Shane Neman

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Shane Neman
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Born
New York
CitizenshipAmerican
Education
OccupationBusinessman
Known for
  • Neman Ventures
  • the book titled ''Nightlife Lessons: How I Conquered the Business of Partying with Tech and a Glimpse into Its Future.''
SpouseDiane Bernstein
Website https://www.shaneneman.com/

Shane Neman is an American entrepreneur, author, venture capitalist, technology executive, and real estate investor. He is the founder of Neman Ventures, a diverse Family Office that invests in cutting-edge technology startups and high-profile real estate projects. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Neman has led several businesses, including JoonBug, a pioneer in the digital events space, and EZ Texting, a major player in the mobile marketing industry. [4] In addition to his business ventures, he authored the book Nightlife Lessons: How I Conquered the Business of Partying with Tech and a Glimpse into Its Future, which blends his entrepreneurial journey with insights into the intersection of technology and hospitality. [4]

Education

Shane Neman graduated with a degree in Computer Science from New York University (NYU), where he also studied pre-med.[ clarification needed ] [5]

His academic background, particularly in technology, was the launchpad for his subsequent entrepreneurial ventures. Neman’s early fascination with technology and problem-solving led him to leave NYU Medical School to pursue a career in tech startups. [4]

Entrepreneurship

JoonBug

In the early 2000s, before social media platforms like Facebook or tools like Eventbrite existed, Shane Neman founded JoonBug, a software-driven events company that disrupted the traditional hospitality industry. Joonbug was at the forefront of innovation, introducing technologies such as online photo purchasing, social sharing, and location-specific email newsletters, as well as one of the first digital ticketing systems. Neman transformed JoonBug into a multimillion-dollar operation, producing over 300 large-scale events annually with more than 100,000 attendees. By integrating tech into a traditionally offline industry, Joonbug reached over $25 million in annual revenue before being sold to a competitor. [2] [6]

EZ Texting

In 2006, recognizing the declining effectiveness of email marketing, Shane Neman launched EZ Texting, a web-based SMS marketing platform designed to offer businesses direct, efficient communication with consumers. EZ Texting was one of the first platforms to enable businesses to send bulk text messages, alerts, and appointment reminders, helping companies across industries like retail, hospitality, and healthcare increase customer engagement. [7]

The platform rapidly became one of the largest business SMS services in the United States. Neman grew EZ Texting to seven-figure annual revenues, with a customer base of over 50,000 businesses, leading to its acquisition by CallFire in 2013. Following the acquisition, Neman took on key leadership roles, including Chief Product Officer and Director of Corporate Development, where he spearheaded mergers and acquisitions. [7]

Neman Ventures  

With Neman Ventures, Shane Neman has become a prolific investor and strategic advisor, focusing on technology startups, particularly in SaaS, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Notable investments include FigureAI, Athletic Greens, Perplexity AI, SandboxAQ, Cirkul, Prose Hair, Lumafield, Flexport, Impossible Foods, Kraken, Allermi, Deep Sentinel, Future, VinePair, Hyperice, ScoutAI, Arbor Energy and Gupshup. [8] [9] [10] [11]

His real estate and private equity investments include Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, The Racquet Lounge Southampton (NY), Marriott Residence Inn Boca Raton (FL), Watchtower Dumbo (NY), One Mission Bay (San Francisco, CA), Standard Life Building (Pittsburgh, PA), and more. [8] [12] [13]

Published Works

In 2023, Shane Neman published Nightlife Lessons: How I Conquered the Business of Partying with Tech and a Glimpse into Its Future. The book offers a unique blend of business lessons drawn from his time revolutionizing the nightlife industry through technology. It details how he built Joonbug into a multimillion-dollar company, navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship, and applied those lessons to his subsequent ventures. Through humor and insight, the book provides valuable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those looking to disrupt traditional industries through tech innovation.  [4]

Shane Neman publishes a blog on his website, where he shares insights from both his personal and professional life.

Personal life

Neman is married to Diane Neman and lives in South Florida. [14] [15]

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  5. ↑ "From Solo Entrepreneur to Serial Exits: Shane Neman, CEO of EZ Texting (Part 1)". Sramana Mitra. 2021-04-28. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
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  7. 1 2 "Articles by Shane Neman". The Street - C-Suite Advisors. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  8. 1 2 "From Nightclubs to Buying Santa Monica Pier: Shane Neman & EZ Texting". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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