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By Dan Rua, Managing Partner of Inflexion Partners -- "Florida's Venture Fund".

Bobby G: Adventure Capitalist...er Business and Asset Consolidator

I've seen people make money in a lot of ways in this world. The MOJO show Bobby G: Adventure Capitalist reminded me of that fact. I thought I was going to see a show about venture capital, but that's not quite what was on the screen. Upon further research, the show website shares that Bobby's company is a Business and Asset Consolidator.
Now I don't know Florida-based Bobby Genovese (although I think Barbados is the legal home of his business), but I have to hand it to the guy. Somehow he convinced MOJO to run a venture capital reality show about him and his company, BG Capital; with the following portfolio:
  1. The Neptune Society: a pre-funded cremation service
  2. Clearly Canadian: OTC stock, enhanced water company
  3. Neptune Memorial Reef: a manmade reef off the coast of Key Biscayne, with the following benefits/uses:
    • A memorial garden for the cremated remains of our dearly departed.
    • The world's largest and most enchanting man-made reef.
    • An environmental and ecological masterpiece.
    • A world-class destination for divers and explorers.
    • A place for commemorating mankind's accomplishments.
He seems like a pretty personable guy and he definitely knows how to live the high life. If you haven't seen his show, give it a look. It's no Rockstartup, but it will get your head out of Web 2.0 and remind you that there are diverse people and businesses making money out there...

UPDATE: I checked Bobby's company site (rather than the TV series site) and found some additional portfolio companies. For example, he's backed the Vancouver International Polo Team. It sounds like he's quite the polo player:
"Even more remarkable is the talent of Genovese himself. Although an accomplished equestrian, he wasn't introduced to the sport until 1995 when he took his first lesson. Much to the surprise and delight of both teacher and student, Genovese proved to be a natural."

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Comments (3)

Anonymous Anonymous said...

The show is entertaining but see the attached link. The guy may not have the cleanest background, at least put some things into question.

http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=17419077

11:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have to give it up to MOJO. BobbyG's show is a good one. Its nice to see what some folks do with their money. The memorial reef garden is a beautiful sight to behold. Now anonymous states about his "not so clean" background, but really. Who has money that they didnt have to....stand on? someone to get?

10:55 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I really miss Bobby G and Mojo TV for that matter. Being and entrepreneur I used to look up to Bobby and watching his show helped me realize that success can happen.

I wonder if Booby G is planning another TV show anytime soon?

1:14 AM  

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