The power of crowd funding and shifting the status quo of investment culture on Wall Street and around the world was exemplified in the surge of GameStop stock in January. But, the door hasn’t always been and won’t always be open for average investors, denying opportunities to create wealth and equity for the majority of the world.
My first guest today, former White House Senior Advisor and businessman, Moe Vela, joins us to discuss how his new show, Unicorn Hunters, is bringing investing to the masses, how it can equalize the playing field when it applies to wealth creation, and what people should know if they’re going to invest in the pre-IPO future at an affordable level. Unicorn Hunters is a show dedicated to democratizing access to investment opportunities in scalable and emerging startups around the world, and provides anyone who joins the Unicorn Hunters Club with the chance to invest in pre-IPO future Unicorns who have a compelling investor value proposition.
The U.S. economy has continued to rise after reaching a devastating low last year, and housing prices are climbing to new heights as well. According to Redfin.com, this is the first time recorded in history that typical homes are selling above their list prices. The median home sale price jumped up to an all-time high of 17%, and the sale-to-list price ratio is now 100.1%.
My second guest, Andrew Ragusa, is a Licensed Real Estate Broker, Sellers Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist, and the CEO of REMI Realty in Plainview, NY. He joins us today to discuss how a seller can go about getting the most for their home in any market, and provides us with four tips for making an offer stand out in a competitive seller's market in particular.
Moe Vela’s diverse career and experience uniquely position him at the epicenter of where law, politics, business, and finance intersect.
Mr. Vela is the Founding Partner and CEO of The Vela Group, LLC. and MoeVela, LLC., global business development consulting firms with clients in the United States and Latin America.
Through this venture, he brings an international network of high-profile leaders and decision makers to his various clients. He is also on the Board of Directors of TransparentBusiness, the market's leading transparency and people-management software.
In addition to running his firm, Mr. Vela was previously Of Counsel at the law firm of Stein Mitchell Beato and Missner and a partner at the international law firm, Holland & Knight.
Mr. Vela’s areas of experience include business development, public policy, public relations, government relations, regulatory affairs, management consulting, and Latino and LGBTQ advocacy. Also, he was formerly an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law.
Mr. Vela is a longtime Washington insider. His leadership and counsel have been sought by some of the country’s top political and business leaders. Mr. Vela served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden.
The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. He holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
A proud Texan, Mr. Vela earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Andrew Ragusa is the Broker Owner at Real Estate Market Innovators Agency (REMI) in Plainview, NY, and the owner of Assets for Opportunity, a real estate investing company. He is regarded as one of the fastest rising stars in real estate and business leadership.
REMI Agency is a growing brokerage seeking to keep integrity high and quality of service unmatched in the industry, and they are constantly looking for ways to adapt and make their clients’ experience faster, more informed, and valuable.
Andrew is a Sellers Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist.
He also dedicates his time to sales coaching specifically designed for realtors and helping people create passive income flows.
Andrew hosts a podcast called EntrepreGrow Radio, where he speaks with authors, real estate investors, and 7+ figure income earners to help provide tips and share stories of those who are leading their industry in business.