Alex von Furstenberg: The characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

Alex von Furstenberg is the chief investment officer and founder of Ranger Global Advisors. He is known for having diverse business ventures that have all been considered a success. 

Find out the qualities of successful entrepreneurs like Mr. von Furstenberg by reading this blog.

 

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Regardless of the industry, success is believed to be the fruit of a specific set of characteristics that achievers possess. Entrepreneurs who aspire to be successful must practice the following techniques, matched with a winning attitude:  

Do things that they enjoy.  As the famous idiom says, “you reap what you sow,” entrepreneurs should remember that whatever they invest into would lead to the business’ success or failure. Alex von Furstenberg and other successful business magnates believe that the formula to success has been and will always be “wanting and loving what they do.”  

Plan everything.  Planning is a vital component in every business – big or small. Without laying out a good plan and strategies on how to go through the business, entrepreneurs will clearly find themselves in the brink of failure.

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Become a shameless self-promoter.  This is important especially for start-up businesses that need to get their names out there. Self-promotion is easier nowadays through the use of the Internet, which serves as a free-for-all advertising platform for entrepreneurs to leverage on.  

Build a credible team.  Entrepreneurs should regard the power of teamwork as an important aspect in establishing business success. This is possible by building a team with members who can work together on the same page, toward the same goal.  

Read, learn, invest.  One of the keys to reach business success is to continue learning. Entrepreneurs, even those who are already successful like Alex von Furstenberg, should continue to aspire being educated. They should, as Entrepreneur.com shares, invest in themselves by considering education as a never-ending process.

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Alex von Furstenberg: Clothing the naked heart

Alex von Furstenberg is a fiscal supporter of over 60 different charities, each with a different approach in tackling the task of making the world a better place. One of the charities he is actively backing is Naked Heart Foundation, a child-centric philanthropic organization.

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Play has been viewed by prominent psychologists as endemic to the human species. Jean Piaget and Sigmund Freud have stressed the importance of play in the development of a child’s interpersonal, critical, and focusing abilities—all which are needed to survive the harsh adult reality that await them.




Sadly, not all children get the chance to run around and play to their hearts’ content. This can result to a deep psychological scar to the child, and this is the very concern that Naked Heart Foundation—one of Alex von Furstenberg’s beneficiaries—seeks to address.

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The foundation was founded by model and actress Natalia Vodianova after a visit to her homeland Russia with her son. She saw the deplorable lack of suitable playgrounds that resulted to the children’s rather sedentary lifestyles. Vodianova also claims to have been affected by the infamous 2004 Beslan school siege where about 700 children were hostaged and more than 300 were killed.




Since its inception in 2005, Naked Heart Foundation has built more than 30 play parks and playgrounds, providing due opportunities for children to exercise their right to play and enjoy a worry-free life—unbound by any restrictions.

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Of fashion and philanthropy: Alex von Furstenberg and the DVF Studio

Alex von Furstenberg is a partner and director of Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LP. He also serves on the board of directors of the company alongside Diane von Furstenberg, Barry Diller, Tatiana von Furstenberg, Paula Sutter, and Hamilton South. Together, they use the business of fashion as a means to lessen the suffering brought about by poverty, illiteracy, and illnesses all over the world.

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Some of the organizations that the company supports are:

Vital Voices Global Partnership -- It identifies and provides opportunities for extraordinary women around the world by honing their leadership skills so that they may help their respective communities prosper.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- The institution is among the world's leading centers in terms of research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other children’s diseases.

Alex von Furstenberg also serves on the board of directors of Friends of the High Line.

Teach For America -- This comprises recent college graduates of varying academic majors and career interests who are willing to make a two-year-long commitment to teach in urban and rural public schools. These outstanding individuals aim to expand educational opportunities and eliminate educational inequity among the youth.

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Diane von Furstenberg, one of the prominent names in the fashion world, founded the global luxury lifestyle brand DVF in 1972. Headquartered in New York City, DVF has been known worldwide for its iconic wrap dress and signature prints. With its 45 freestanding shops and availability in 70 countries, DVF has expanded its collection to bags, shoes, eyewear, fragrance, and jewelry, among others.

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Alex von Furstenberg supports numerous organizations that help alleviate poverty and advance the lives of the less fortunate. Learn more about his philanthropic efforts from this website.

Whitney Museum honors Alexander von Furstenberg and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation

Over the years, philanthropist Alex von Furstenberg, partner and director at The Diller - von Furstenberg Family Foundation, has shown sustained commitment to the artistic and cultural heritage of various arts in the country. Because of his and the foundation’s efforts, The Diller - von Furstenberg Family Foundation was honored at the Whitney Museum's 19th annual American Art Award Gala. The gala took place in a large tent under the High Line at the future site of the downtown Whitney Museum on Washington at Gansevoort.

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It was a momentous evening for the Diller – von Furstenberg family, especially when Alex took the center stage for his acceptance speech. It was a sight to behold as Alex von Furstenberg spoke while his beloved mother and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and his step father Barry Diller took photos of him and beamed their proud smiles.

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The fund-raising gala attracted about 300 guests and raised $1.6 million, with tables costing $75,000 each. Among the members of the crowd included John McEnroe, Dorothy Lichtenstein, several artists like Roni Horn and Fred Wilson, and New York painters Wade Guyton and Kelley Walker, who designed Mr. von Furstenberg’s award: a 4x8-foot panel painting on sheet rock.

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The outdoor celebration culminated with a performance by rocker Lou Reed, which signaled the guests to head for the after-show party at the Top of the Standard.


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Alex von Furstenberg underwrites the Malibu SAR team’s equipment purchase

For years, philanthropist and longtime Malibu, California resident Alex von Furstenberg has been giving back to his community. Two years ago, he donated $38,500 for the full and complete outfitting of the Malibu Search and Rescue (MSAR) team’s lead search vehicle.

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“I am pleased to help strengthen the efforts of these volunteers who selflessly donate their time in order to assist people in imminent danger,” Alex said of his donation.


The MSAR team is a unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, an all-volunteer organization composed of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reserve deputy sheriffs, some civilian volunteer specialists, and incident support personnel.


Although the MSAR team is provided with equipment by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, it does not have all the gears critical to rescue operations. With Alex von Furstenberg’s significant contribution, the team was able to purchase some important rescue equipment.

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“This contribution will allow our team to fully equip a new rescue truck with all of the tools needed for a search and rescue operation,” said Kevin Ryan, a 30-year member of the MSAR team.


Alex, an avid kitesurfer and active outdoorsman understands the need for such equipment during critical operations.


“It is my hope that this equipment will help the Team ensure the safe rescue of all those who find themselves in unfortunate and urgent situations while exploring our community,” he said.


A known philanthropist, Alex continues to provide support to California’s civic-oriented projects.


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Alex von Furstenberg partners with Beverly Hills cops

Business tycoon Alex von Furstenberg’s philanthropic ideals go beyond putting roofs over the heads of the homeless or providing education to the youth. Mr. von Furstenberg also supports men and women who have played important roles in society like the active and retired Beverly Hills officers of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association (BHPOA).

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The BHPOA was lucky to be a beneficiary of a $25,000-pledge from Mr. von Furstenberg for the association’s 22nd Annual Black & White Ball which was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in November 2010. The proceeds from the event would benefit the BHPOA’s Medical Trust Fund, supporting ongoing benefits for both active personnel and retired officers and their families.

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“These officers have dedicated their lives to improving and protecting our community and are deserving of our continued support,” said Alex von Furstenberg.

About the BHPOA


In 1975, The Beverly Hills Police Officers Association was incorporated to provide members with supplemental insurances, legal aid, and college tuition support for their children. The BHPOA also represents sergeants and police officers on labor concerns and negotiations. Additionally, the association donates to local charities, like the Beverly Hills Education Foundation and The Maple Counseling Center, and awards a scholarship each year to a Beverly Hills High School graduating senior.

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Alex von Furstenberg and the privilege to give, help, and inspire others

Born to a noble family, Alex von Furstenberg is considered lucky in all sense of the word. His winsome attitude has made him successful in every business he engages in. Apart from being the chief investment officer and founder of Ranger Global Advisors, he was also the co-managing member and chief investment officer of Arrow Capital Management, LLC. He is also a partner and the director at the Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LP, a global luxury lifestyle brand owned by Alex’s mother, Diane von Furstenberg. These accomplishments and many more have moved him to make a genuine commitment to live a life of reaching out to others and giving back.

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For Alex von Furstenberg, sharing his blessings to those who are oppressed, lack education, or suffer from illnesses gives him a sense of fulfillment. Below are some of the organizations that he supports:



Education

• American Friends of the College of Judea

• Friends of Girls Prep

• Shuang Wen School

• Village Academies


Human rights

• Somaly Mam

• Vital Voices

• Human Rights Campaign

• US Holocaust Memorial Museum


Health

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

• The Michael J. Fox Foundation

• Friends of the Global Fight

• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

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