“I very much enjoy working with Ari on a number of projects.  He has great financial acumen and is a strong strategic thinker.  Ari makes sense out of issues  and can put a solid plan in place.”

        - Howard Socol. Former CEO, Barneys

“I have really enjoyed working with Ari and getting to know him. His impressive balance of financial and creative skills inform a unique approach in helping brands use today's technology to merge media and commerce.”  

        - Dr. Deepak Chopra

“Ari is a valued adviser to CFDA and our Fashion Incubator.  The designers in the program benefit from his strategic thinking and mentoring and he has helped them in their overall business development.” 

        - Steven Kolb. CEO, Council of Fashion Designers of America

"I love the out of box thinking and execution that Ari brings to the table. Always inspiring and spot on. "

        - Chef David Myers.

“I have known Ari for many years and have always had great experiences working with him. He has a rare talent for identifying innovative business opportunities, bringing the right pieces together, and executing successfully from start to finish.” 

        - Ken Pilot. President, ABC Home. 

"Ari has been an extremely valuable resource to my company from its very early days. As an advisor, he is a trusted voice with expertise and vision on a range of topics from financial to operations to brand strategy." 

                - Jason Wachob. Founder & CEO, Mindbodygreen

"I have known Ari for several years and have found him to be very helpful in regards to the strategic analysis of my business. He has an out of the box way of looking at business which is refreshing."

        - Steven Alan. Founder & CEO, Steven Alan Brand