Andy Howell
My intention is to live my passions every single day - my mission is to help others live theirs as well.
- Role
- Principal Partner at Welinder Shi Capital -Welindershi.Com
- Location
- Kitty Hawk, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Howell
Andy Howell is an award-winning lifestyle and technology entrepreneur and legendary professional skateboarder with a rich history of building successful online and offline brands. As a founder of groundbreaking companies including MATCHCo (acq by Shiseido), Element (acq by Billabong), 411 Video Magazine (acq by Wasserman Media), Imagewerks (acq by Interpublic Group), and Artsprojekt (acq by Zazzle), Howell has pioneered cultural movements and business models across action sports, art, fashion, media, beauty, and internet technology for over twenty years. As an investor, Howell advises portfolio founders for innovation, growth, and scale through his holistic corporate experience as a founder and CEO, board member, brand officer, creative director, artist, endorsing athlete, and innovation incubator. Highlights - Award-winning marketing and product programs for Fortune 100 and boutique brands worldwide - Built and advised over 20 independent, private label, and mass culture brands - Award-winning technology, marketing and promotions - 100+ interviews and features in online and broadcast media, magazines, books, and films - 30+ fine and commercial art exhibitions in galleries and museums worldwide -\"Digital Innovator of the Year\"- WWD - iDn Magazine\'s \"Top 100 Creatives Worldwide\"- Apple \"App of the Day\" and \"Best of November\"- iOS App Store - Webby Award winner - Featured speaker at MIT Media Lab Goals - Create disruptive technologies across sports, fashion, arts, entertainment, and personal protection - Scale brands, and product collections across online and offline channels worldwide- Create game-changing user experiences combining technology and lifestyle products - Bring consumers, creators, brands, and manufacturers together to create sustainable ecosystems - Elevate entrepreneurship and personal brand as primary culture drivers worldwide - Celebrate established and emerging voices of creativity and social connectivity as catalysts for personal growth and global change
Experience
Principal Partner
Welinder Shi Capital -Welindershi.Com
Dec 2017 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Welinder+Shi Capital is a cross-continent venture capital fund with a focus on active lifestyle, technology and hospitality. We make investments in Western companies, provide support to speed up growth and when ready, help slingshot them into China at scale.
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta
Design and Visual Communications
1986 — 1989
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