Robert Profusek

Site-Specific Dances, Site-Specific Dances, led by Michael Spencer Phillips and Dino Kiratzidis, is an interdisciplinary performing arts collective of artists, choreographers, musicians, and designers. Much like architecture, our projects grow out of direct engagement with a particular place. Our work moves beyond the stage to engage deeply with the world around us, with the site as a protagonist - and not a backdrop. Our practice unfolds across three primary typologies: STAGE PIECES about sites SITE ACTIVATIONS in spaces not designed for performance COMMUNITY-DANCE, a participation-based project that invites local participants to create a community performance in public space Our performances often feature original scores by collaborating composers in a range of styles, frequently performed live. Recent collaborating composers have included Phong Tran, Darian Donovan Thomas, Steven Sametz, Polina Nazaykinskaya, Emma O’Halloran and Dmitry Selipanov. Site-Specific Dances began its location-based work during the pandemic and officially launched in April 2023 with a sold-out series of media-performances at the Paul Taylor Dance Studios in New York City. Recent projects include site-specific performances at Frederic Church’s Olana in 2023, a summer 2024 performance at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, and a collaboration with MASS Design Group Fringe Cities Design Lab to activate a decommissioned water cistern in Poughkeepsie as part of a broader urban initiative. S-SD’s performance works are inspired by the theatricality inherent in the world around us, the growing awareness of pressing environmental issues, and the belief that performance, when liberated from the confines of the conventional stage, can affect positive change in communities and places. S-SD’s projects hope to foster a diverse and ever-expanding network of interdisciplinary collaborators around the world. Site-Specific Dances is a registered 501(c)(3).

THE MOTHER LOVERS are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization raising awareness about maternal health in the United States. The United States has the only rising maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Women in the U.S today are twice as likely to die in childbirth today than they were 20 years ago. The Mother Lovers stand to bring awareness to the stories of millions of American families. To demand that all birthing people are treated with respect during, before and after birth. That we are given equal access to education and tools that allow us to make choices about the way in which we give birth. That we are ALL given the time to recover properly after.

Harvest Capital is the strategic investment arm of The Harvest Companies, focused on early-stage opportunities at the intersection of digitally native startups, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and entertainment-adjacent initiatives. Moving beyond traditional content production, this entity acts as a dedicated vehicle for financial capital, high-level advisory, and mentorship for ventures that redefine how audiences engage with products and culture. Whether providing direct seed-stage funding or serving as a strategic consultant to founders, Harvest Capital leverages the broader ecosystem’s domain expertise to scale innovative businesses in the media, art, and consumer sectors. The portfolio reflects a "Modern Hybrid" approach to growth—backing visionary entrepreneurs who are building the infrastructure, tools, and brands that define the next generation of the creative economy.

Gaingels is a leading venture investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the venture capital space. Gaingels also supports its companies with a diverse talent and capital pipeline and provides an internal diverse board member recruitment advisory to help bring more diversity and representation within private boards. Gaingels invests in companies with diverse/LGBTQIA+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams. Gaingels is an ardent supporter the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative to increase access to venture funding events for non-traditional check writers, and regularly co-invests with select VC leads across a variety of sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO. For more information visit www.gaingels.com.

An integrated group of ventures spanning media, hospitality, live events, and capital investment. The Harvest Companies unites creative enterprises under one umbrella, all with a shared mission: to cultivate ideas, experiences, and stories that resonate with individuals on an intimate basis.

Site-Specific Dances, Site-Specific Dances, led by Michael Spencer Phillips and Dino Kiratzidis, is an interdisciplinary performing arts collective of artists, choreographers, musicians, and designers. Much like architecture, our projects grow out of direct engagement with a particular place. Our work moves beyond the stage to engage deeply with the world around us, with the site as a protagonist - and not a backdrop. Our practice unfolds across three primary typologies: STAGE PIECES about sites SITE ACTIVATIONS in spaces not designed for performance COMMUNITY-DANCE, a participation-based project that invites local participants to create a community performance in public space Our performances often feature original scores by collaborating composers in a range of styles, frequently performed live. Recent collaborating composers have included Phong Tran, Darian Donovan Thomas, Steven Sametz, Polina Nazaykinskaya, Emma O’Halloran and Dmitry Selipanov. Site-Specific Dances began its location-based work during the pandemic and officially launched in April 2023 with a sold-out series of media-performances at the Paul Taylor Dance Studios in New York City. Recent projects include site-specific performances at Frederic Church’s Olana in 2023, a summer 2024 performance at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, and a collaboration with MASS Design Group Fringe Cities Design Lab to activate a decommissioned water cistern in Poughkeepsie as part of a broader urban initiative. S-SD’s performance works are inspired by the theatricality inherent in the world around us, the growing awareness of pressing environmental issues, and the belief that performance, when liberated from the confines of the conventional stage, can affect positive change in communities and places. S-SD’s projects hope to foster a diverse and ever-expanding network of interdisciplinary collaborators around the world. Site-Specific Dances is a registered 501(c)(3).

The RAM Film Society is a live events entertainment initiative that transforms the traditional cinema experience. Through a year-round series of screenings, the Society explores the full spectrum of film, from indie gems to commercial blockbusters, family-friendly features, and timeless classics that appeal to diverse audiences. Our mission is to elevate film viewership by pairing screenings with immersive experiences. Whether it’s intimate VIP access to celebrity guests, themed culinary offerings, or screenings set in exotic and unexpected locations, the RAM Film Society redefines how films are enjoyed. Hosted exclusively at the historic Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island, a highlight of the year is the Rams Head Masquerade, where attendees are treated to an exclusive, surprise screening that brings the magic of cinema to life in an unforgettable way.

THE MOTHER LOVERS are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization raising awareness about maternal health in the United States. The United States has the only rising maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Women in the U.S today are twice as likely to die in childbirth today than they were 20 years ago. The Mother Lovers stand to bring awareness to the stories of millions of American families. To demand that all birthing people are treated with respect during, before and after birth. That we are given equal access to education and tools that allow us to make choices about the way in which we give birth. That we are ALL given the time to recover properly after.

Digital Harvest Capital (DHC) is the investment arm of the development stage digital media incubator Digital Harvest Media.