Christian Friedland

Strategic Operator | Serial Entrepreneur | Board Advisor | Investor

📍 Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 Puerto Rico
8
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15y
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Portfolio

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Board Member
Jun 2024
A Applause está transformando a maneira como as empresas engajam e reconhecem seus colaboradores, com uma plataforma intuitiva que simplifica o reconhecimento e incentiva o desempenho excepcional. Nosso sistema de gamificação e recompensas torna cada os desafios de cultura e performance superados em oportunidades de reconhecimento palpável. Pense na Applause como o programa de fidelidade dos colaboradores, onde os reconhecimentos valem pontos que podem ser trocados em um marketplace com milhares de experiências como restaurantes, hotéis, entretenimento, produtos e aventuras.
Board Member
May 2024
Hampton products is a leading innovator of security hardware and smart home products, dedicated to serving consumers with products and solutions that are easy to install and easy to use. We have sold more than 1.5 billion door locks, padlocks, door hardware, and security lights since 1990 under the Brink’s®, Keeper®, Wright Products®, Array By Hampton®, ACE Hardware, and other security brand names.
Investor | Cofounder
Mar 2021
Simple, easy, fast online purchasing experience for commercial and residential construction, renovation and maintenance products
Board Member
Dec 2020
Hydrobuilder Holdings is the second largest omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry in the United States, serving the entire spectrum of customers from hobbyists to the largest commercial growers through its online, retail and warehouse direct channels. The Company was formed in October 2020 and has since acquired four companies that are each market leaders across different sales channels and geographies: GreenCoast, the nation’s second largest hydroponics retailer; Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies; Elevated Equipment and Supply, a full-service equipment and supplies provider; and Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic and greenhouse products.
early stageManufacturing
Board Member
Jul 2012
Há mais de uma década a MadeiraMadeira é líder em oferecer soluções tecnológicas para que o máximo de pessoas possa se sentir em casa. Nosso propósito é um só: reinventar a maneira como as pessoas montam suas casas. Somos mais de 2.000 pessoas que trabalham todos os dias para garantir que cada pedacinho da casa de mais de 3 milhões de clientes conte uma história. Para garantir isso, somos apaixonados por desafios e resultados consistentes. Sonhamos, acreditamos e realizamos: somos a maior plataforma de produtos para casa da América Latina com mais de 2 milhões de produtos ofertados em nosso site e, além do e-commerce, também somos marketplace e atuamos com guide shops espalhadas pelo Brasil. Aqui, na MadeiraMadeira valorizamos o entusiasmo e acreditamos que ter paixão empreendedora é mais que assumir riscos, é transformar desafios em resultados surpreendentes. Mais que entender, encaramos o erro como um processo de aprendizado e persistimos frente à velocidade das mudanças. 🌈Diversidade, Inclusão e Pertencimento Somamos nossas diferenças para multiplicar: Multiplicar um ambiente +diverso, +acolhedor, +criativo e +justo. Valorizamos as diferentes possibilidades de ser e pensar. Por isso, criamos o Sommar, nosso programa de diversidade, inclusão e pertencimento. Esta é a nossa entrega para uma sociedade, uma empresa e pessoas melhores. Somos mais do que uma empresa: somos agentes de transformação, inovação e mudança. #VamosSommar?
Investor and Advisor
Oct 2011
Hydrobuilder.com is a rapidly growing start up/online retailer consisting of highly motivated, collaborative, passionate, and fun loving, individuals located in Chico, CA. Hydrobuilder sells indoor and outdoor garden supplies and provides knowledge and resources to the gardening community. We strive to leave the planet a better place and to have fun while working towards positive goals.
early stageRetail
Board Member
2011
Bizness Apps creates mobile solutions suited for local businesses with small budgets and big ideas. We create the ultimate customer connection through mobile apps that create a digital connection to your customer's mobile phones for commerce, loyalty, reviews, referrals, communication, and more. We believe small businesses are the fabric of our economy and our communities. Bizness Apps was founded to help small businesses fight for customers and for their livelihood against mega-brands. We are a market leader in the development of mobile applications for small and medium sized businesses. Our software has been translated into 20 different languages and we currently service clients in over 30 countries around the globe. Bizness Apps has also pioneered the white label and enterprise market segments of mobile development software, which has helped thousands of their clients, successfully, start and run their own mobile app companies. Check out our website for more information or email support@biznessapps.com
Experience · 15 entries
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2024
Board Member
Jun 2024
A Applause está transformando a maneira como as empresas engajam e reconhecem seus colaboradores, com uma plataforma intuitiva que simplifica o reconhecimento e incentiva o desempenho excepcional. Nosso sistema de gamificação e recompensas torna cada os desafios de cultura e performance superados em oportunidades de reconhecimento palpável. Pense na Applause como o programa de fidelidade dos colaboradores, onde os reconhecimentos valem pontos que podem ser trocados em um marketplace com milhares de experiências como restaurantes, hotéis, entretenimento, produtos e aventuras.
Board Member
May 2024
Hampton products is a leading innovator of security hardware and smart home products, dedicated to serving consumers with products and solutions that are easy to install and easy to use. We have sold more than 1.5 billion door locks, padlocks, door hardware, and security lights since 1990 under the Brink’s®, Keeper®, Wright Products®, Array By Hampton®, ACE Hardware, and other security brand names.
Board Member
Mar 2024
Proudly entering its third decade of existence, Eurofase continues its evolution as a provider of artful illumination. Eurofase is born of a company culture that passionately seeks to improve the lives of its customer with innovative design, lasting quality and genuine service. Eurofase carefully considers the interaction of a lighting fixture with those who enjoy it. Beyond the style or finish of a fixture is the ambiance created for the space within which it resides. Always with the goal of higher achievement top of mind, each product is inspired by human needs. With many pieces still being crafted by human hands, the authenticity of this company philosophy is carried through to the finished product. Eurofase is credited with introducing several new design and technology trends to the North American marketplace. Additionally, the company’s flair for contemporary design continually promotes the use of emerging lamp technologies, such as LED, halogen and compact fluorescent. Established in 1989, Eurofase is headquartered in suburban Toronto, a city rich in inspiration and cultural diversity. It is from here that Eurofase services its customers throughout the Americas in addition to some international clients. Manufacturing facilities exist in Toronto, Europe and Asia. Inventory of over 2,600 unique products is held in the Eurofase Distribution Center, a 200,000 square foot facility controlled by a state-of-the-art technology to obtain world class accuracy proficiency.
2021
Investor | Cofounder
Mar 2021
Simple, easy, fast online purchasing experience for commercial and residential construction, renovation and maintenance products
2020
Board Member
Dec 2020
Hydrobuilder Holdings is the second largest omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry in the United States, serving the entire spectrum of customers from hobbyists to the largest commercial growers through its online, retail and warehouse direct channels. The Company was formed in October 2020 and has since acquired four companies that are each market leaders across different sales channels and geographies: GreenCoast, the nation’s second largest hydroponics retailer; Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies; Elevated Equipment and Supply, a full-service equipment and supplies provider; and Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic and greenhouse products.
early stageManufacturing
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