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About Matt Higgins
Matt Higgins is a self-made entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of RSE Ventures, a private investment firm focused on sports, entertainment, food, and technology. He dropped out of high school, later earned his GED and law degree, and went on to serve as a spokesperson for New York City during 9/11 before building a business empire. He is also a recurring guest Shark on ABC's Shark Tank and a Harvard Business School executive fellow.
Higgins advocates for fully committing to your goals by eliminating fallback options — 'burning the boats' — so that fear of failure becomes fuel for success rather than a reason to hold back.
"Burn the boats. Eliminating the option to retreat forces you to find a way to win."
"Plan B is a myth. The moment you allow yourself an escape hatch, you've already decided you might fail."
Chat with Matt when you're...
- Working on ceo of rse ventures or guest shark on shark tank
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
