Why I Pooled

Here’s How I Leveled Up My Network

By joining a pool I’d be joining an amazing community of founders, and investing in their (and my) future success.

Here’s How I Found the Community I Didn’t Know I Was Looking For

A pool is a ready-made support network — not just of thoughtful, intelligent, ambitious people, but of real leaders who are financially incentivized to see you succeed.

Here’s How Baseball Has Always Been About Family

As soon as I got everything straight, I wanted to join an income pool. It felt like a great way to invest in your future: by joining up with other ball players who are all trying to make it in the Big Leagues.

Here’s How I Leaned Into the Journey

Joining Pando is also a great way to meet different people, experience other diverse backgrounds, and make my journey through entrepreneurship a little less lonesome.

Here’s How I Made Chaos My Friend

My life — as all of our lives — has been defined by random turns, chaos and serendipity, the fantastic individuals I’ve happened to meet, and the fruits of our lasting relationships.

Here's How I Put Myself Out There

Net net — if I want to continue putting myself out there, and to surround myself with other MBAs and entrepreneurs who have the same mindset, Pando is one of the best ways around to do that.

Here’s How I Make Everyday Count

Pando understands the reality of being a ball player, covers the risk you take on when you chase the big leagues, sets you up with great guys you’ll know the rest of your life, and puts you on the right path for whatever career you end up choosing.

Here’s How I Just “Go For It”

Pooling has helped make the uniquely entrepreneurial experience less lonely, and it has surrounded me with others who are challenging the status quo, solving problems, and working to change the world.

Here's How Competition Has Gotten Me to Where I Am Today

Pooling was a golden opportunity to invest in my own career, and in the careers of those around me. If one of us were successful in the Big Leagues, we all would be.

Here’s How My Friends Became Business Partners for Life

We’re too young to have the capital to make angel investments in each others’ companies, but by pooling together, we’re able to invest in each other in a similar way. We’re literally invested in each others’ success.