About
Michael Lastoria is an American entrepreneur who co-founded Innovation Ads, sold to a private equity firm in 2006, and JWALK, acquired by Shiseido in 2017. He also co-founded the pizza chain &pizza, which committed to a $15 minimum wage and was recognized by Fast Company for Social Good in 2018 and 2019, and has advocated for minimum wage increases through the network Business at a Fair Minimum Wage. Lastoria is currently co-founder of &vest, an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and growing consumer brands and hospitality developments.
Experience
- &vestCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- &pizza// co-founder //current2012 — presentandpizza.com
- JWALK// co-founder //2010 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- Innovation Ads// co-founder //2002 — 2009
Education
- Westmont CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Business1998 — 2002
Skills & more
Leadership43Entrepreneurship99Start-up Ventures24New Venture Development17Interactive Marketing27Private Equity15Marketing76Start-ups30Sales63Strategic Partnerships18Affiliate Marketing12Email Marketing7
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Online MarketingOnline Lead GenerationMobile MarketingSEMWeb MarketingLead GenerationPPCOnline AdvertisingSEOCPLMarketing StrategyAdvertisingFrom Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at &vest
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Lastoria work?
- Michael Lastoria is Partner at &vest.
