Michael Lazerow

KarmaCheck is reimagining background checks and credentialing by bringing truth to the internet. Our solution leverages powerful APIs, AI capabilities, and seamless integrations to optimize the entire screening process. With a mobile-first experience and rapid responses from our in-house experts, you can count on real-time, accurate, and compliant results. Our customers build trust with their candidates quickly, enabling faster placements at a lower cost. Follow us for the latest innovations in screening technology and insights on hiring compliance and workforce trends. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘌𝘖 𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘺, 𝘊𝘰-𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨.

When you have a warm connection, everything is easier: making a sale, finding a hire, landing a job.. But keeping track of who you know and understanding the full scope of who your network could introduce you to is really hard to do. Connect The Dots makes it simple and automatic to keep a complete record of your professional relationships in one place, then share your network with friends and coworkers in a much more effective way than ever before.

Lazerow Ventures is a company based out of China.

Founded in 2001, Merraine Group is a leader in executive search and talent acquisition, celebrated for its client-centric approach, unmatched expertise, and a 97.3% retention rate that sets a benchmark in the industry. With placements in over 1,600 companies across 13+ industries, we specialize in delivering transformative hiring solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. Under the visionary leadership of David Gantshar and dynamic support from Kass and Mike Lazerow, co-founders of Buddy Media, Merraine combines decades of expertise with a forward-thinking approach. From executive search and interim staffing to recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and HR solutions, we offer end-to-end services designed to empower organizations and professionals alike. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our status as a family-owned, WBENC-certified woman-owned business, with a core focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With operations spanning three continents and placements in nearly every U.S. state, we’re not just global; we’re personal. Our bespoke, white-glove service ensures we’re more than a partner—we’re an extension of your team. At Merraine, we believe the right talent can elevate an organization, and every candidate deserves an opportunity to belong. Our award-winning team leverages a unique blend of innovation, transparency, and cultural alignment to ensure long-term success for both clients and candidates. Whether you’re a growing startup or a Fortune 500 company, we’re here to deliver the talent that fuels innovation, growth, and lasting impact. Partner with Merraine Group to redefine what’s possible in talent acquisition. If you have a question, please contact us or call 866-MERRAINE. Well be happy to talk about any opportunities we have with you. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Grass Clippings, established in 2018, is a pioneering golf brand that elevates the golfing experience by spotlighting the unsung heroes of the sport: greenskeepers. Unique in owning Arizona’s only lighted 18-hole course, it stands out in a significant golf market. The brand’s innovation extends to creating the Grass League, the first global high-stakes par 3 golf league with 8 franchises in North America. This initiative redefines golf, making it more accessible and fostering a sense of community and competitive spirit. Founded by golf enthusiasts who sought a brand with meaning and purpose, Grass Clippings celebrates the knowledge and dedication of greenskeepers through sustainable, meaningful apparel and a narrative that pays tribute to their craft. The brand’s philosophy, “Stay Grassy,” encapsulates a commitment to recognizing the vital role of greenskeepers in the golf industry, promoting sustainability, and nurturing a genuine connection with the golfing community.

KarmaCheck is reimagining background checks and credentialing by bringing truth to the internet. Our solution leverages powerful APIs, AI capabilities, and seamless integrations to optimize the entire screening process. With a mobile-first experience and rapid responses from our in-house experts, you can count on real-time, accurate, and compliant results. Our customers build trust with their candidates quickly, enabling faster placements at a lower cost. Follow us for the latest innovations in screening technology and insights on hiring compliance and workforce trends. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘌𝘖 𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘺, 𝘊𝘰-𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨.

When you have a warm connection, everything is easier: making a sale, finding a hire, landing a job.. But keeping track of who you know and understanding the full scope of who your network could introduce you to is really hard to do. Connect The Dots makes it simple and automatic to keep a complete record of your professional relationships in one place, then share your network with friends and coworkers in a much more effective way than ever before.

Velvet Sea Ventures (VSV) is an operator-led venture capital firm that goes beyond capital to help entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality. Built by a family of entrepreneurs, VSV couples seed-to-growth stage capital investment with hands-on strategic support and guidance. Current Velvet Sea Ventures portfolio companies include Scopely, eToro, Liquid Death, LeoLabs, Autograph, Strigo, SuperRare, Elementus, and Pixel Vault.