Entertainment

AL Jetson – Revamping Season (Interview)

Published

3 years ago

December 31, 2021

Hip Hop Artist and Crypto Investor, AL Jetson, is encouraging entrepreneurs the importance of structuring their success and detailed planning for all business endeavors. “4^TH QUARTER PREPARATION”

On October 30th, Kimberly Vilson met up with AL Jetson at Trapxotics (Bushwick, NYC) for an interview!

INTERVIEW

Kim: If you would be able to work with any artist who would they be?

AL Jetson: Drake, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Brandy, Ashanti, Charlie Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, Luke James, Vybz Kartel, Chris Brown, Chris Rock, Ma$e, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Rick Ross, Roddy Ricch, Rowdy Rebel, Rich the Kid, Normani, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Kat Williams, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jamie Fox, Jidenna, Ludacris, Pharrell, Chief Keef, Pinksweat$, Ty Dolla $ign, Big Sean, Brent Fiayaz, City Girls, Tory Lanez, Latto, Rod Wave, Ski Mask the Slump God, Phabo, Charles Hamilton, Polo G, Future, Lil Baby, Dream Doll, Sy Ari Da Kid, Jennaske, Shenseea, Mavado and Meek Mill.

Kim: Other than music, what’s something that you enjoy spending your time doing?

AL Jetson: I really enjoy trading and investing into Cryptocurrencies, traveling the world and writing poetry. I generally just try to have fun. I be feeling like I’m in Sims and shit (laughs).

Kim: Would you ever be in law enforcement?

AL Jetson: If I ever got involved with law enforcement, I would become a defense attorney. I would like to help out the wrongfully accused. I studied criminal Justice in college.

Kim: If there was a negative in history, what event would you stop from happening?

AL Jetson: Honestly, I believe that everything is supposed to happen for a reason, I wouldn’t change anything. I’m not God, I would just let it be. Every negative turns into a positive, depending on how you look at it. Fate is really a part of your destiny.

Kim: Do you have a sport you are particularly interested in?

AL Jetson: Basketball is my favorite sport.

Kim: What Island would you move to if you could?

Al Jetson: Hawaii or the Bahamas. I’ve been to Hawaii and San Juan. I really enjoyed it traveling to both of them, hopefully I get to visit the Bahamas someday.

Kim: What advice would you give the youth?

AL Jetson: Avoid too much self-doubt, what people say and think about you is none of your business and the only validation that matters is your own. Be yourself and Self-love is the best.

Kim: What neighborhood did you grow up in?

AL Jetson: East Flatbush, Brooklyn NY.

Kim: AL Jetson, What are some of your favorite clothing brands?

AL Jetson: Supreme, Bape, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, ASOS . ASOS fits me well.

Kim: Do you see kids in your future?

AL Jetson: Me and my moms was just talking about this (laughs). Not Now but when I’m like 30. There’s no time frame, that’s just what I’m comfortable with.

Kim: Where did you go to high school?

AL Jetson: I went to a Catholic school named Bishop Ford then I transferred to St Edmund Prep and graduated from there.

Kim: How long would it take you to make an album?

AL Jetson: I like to turn my album into 4 different phases of life and introduce ifferent characters throughout the storyline. These characters will go through situations in their lives, and it will express how it changed them as a person. These phases will be called: Based on a Fantasy, based on a Perspective, based on a Reality and Based on a True Story.

Kim: I see you like animation, what would be some of your favorite shows?

AL Jetson: Ed, Edd and Eddy, Justice League, Naruto, One Piece, Katekyo Hitman Reborn. (Those are the vibes)

Kim: How would you go about revamping or rebranding? Do you plan on rereleasing any projects?

AL Jetson: Through my period of revamping, I realized that I should only focus on the things that I can control. Especially when this is the fourth quarter of the year. I need to learn how to work smarter rather than working harder in order to achieve my goals in a timely manner. Stay tuned I have a lot up my sleeve.

AL Jetson photographed at Trapxotics during interview with Kimberly Vilson

AL Jetson photographed at Trapxotics during interview with Kimberly Vilson

MORE IN RECENT NEWS

On last week’s 2^nd episode of the Display Podcast streamed to a live audience on Instagram Page @displayentertainment, AL Jetson and the host HBK Zachery leaked some details about what his followers can expect in 2022 including a song release featuring Lil B the Base God and some details about a music festival in Salt Lake City, UT. But Al Jetson stuck true to his philosophy of not sharing too much information about plans before they have been put into action.

Although his mindset for the rest of this year shifted from releasing quantity of content to more well planned out releases that included a marketing campaign, he already has a fair share of highly entertaining music videos out now featuring his alter-ego character “Blacc Hefner”

To save you time, stream one of our editorial’s personal favorites here!!!

AL Jetson – Better Off ft. Dylan Reese (Official Music Video)

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Entertainment

Going Public: The Groundbreaking Series Transforming How Americans Invest

Published

1 month ago

May 16, 2025

Jonathan Grilli

In a media landscape saturated with reality TV and startup showcases, Going Public stands apart, not just as a show but as a movement. Now in its third season, the interactive series invites viewers to do more than just watch entrepreneurs chase success. It gives them the tools and the opportunity to invest in startups in real time, democratizing access to early-stage funding and reshaping how ordinary Americans engage with entrepreneurship and wealth-building.

Launched by Todd M. Goldberg, a former MedTech executive who hit a frustrating wall while preparing his company for a Nasdaq IPO, Going Public was born from a moment of personal disillusionment.

“When I brought a list of interested friends and colleagues to the Chairman of the Board,” Goldberg recalls, “he explained that all the IPO shares were reserved for institutional investors. That was my epiphany. I just knew that was wrong. Regular people should have a chance to invest in IPOs, but it needed to go even further.”

That insight became the foundation for Going Public, a hybrid of entrepreneurial storytelling and financial access that offers retail investors a seat at the table usually reserved for venture capitalists and insiders. The show brings audiences inside the capital-raising journey of startups, often before they go public, and leverages a powerful innovation: its “Click-to-Invest” feature.

“The bottom line with Click-to-Invest is that it’s seamless,” says Goldberg. “Viewers can go from watching the show to literally clicking a button. It feels more like a Shopify or Amazon checkout than a traditional investment process.”

This accessibility is central to the show’s mission: to educate, inspire, and empower everyday people to participate in early-stage investing. Unlike financial news channels that target seasoned traders, Going Public merges entertainment with financial literacy, using real startup stories to highlight the risks, rewards, and realities of entrepreneurship. It’s financial content with emotional stakes, real people, and tangible outcomes.

Season 3 reflects how far the show has come and where it’s going. With more celebrity involvement, including gaming icon Ninja backing the cashew milk startup Nutcase, and a strategic partnership with the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Going Public has widened its reach while deepening its cultural relevance.

“How do you make this mainstream?” Goldberg says. “The concept was The Apprentice meets Shark Tank meets IPO, but with a twist. Viewers aren’t just spectators, they’re stakeholders.”

The show’s selection of featured companies is another defining element. Startups are chosen not just for their growth potential but also for their mission, relatability, and cultural resonance. In Season 3, that includes everything from disruptive wellness brands to tech-enabled platforms, each paired with guidance from top-tier venture capitalists and Silicon Valley mentors.

This season also introduces a livestream finale, a format innovation designed to create a real-time, high-stakes environment where viewers can watch, decide, and invest together. It adds urgency and community to the investing experience, aligning with the show’s values of transparency and participation.

One of the most surprising and meaningful outcomes has been the personal stories from viewers who never imagined themselves as investors. “We’ve heard from teachers, nurses, and even students who said this was their first time investing and they felt confident doing it because the show made it accessible,” Goldberg shares. “It’s not just about money, it’s about empowerment.”

Looking ahead, Goldberg and his team have ambitious plans. They aim to expand the format to new platforms, explore international adaptations, and build out educational tools so viewers not only invest but understand what they’re investing in. The goal isn’t just more participation. It’s smarter participation.

In a world where capital often feels distant, technical, and exclusionary, Going Public brings the financial journey down to earth and into the hands of the people. It’s not just a show. It’s a redefinition of how business stories are told and how wealth can be created and shared.