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Carter Weiss

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Partner, Silas Capital

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Carter is an experienced entrepreneur and investor with nearly 20 years in venture and growth equity. Before co-founding the consumer growth equity firm Silas Capital, he co-founded Built NY Inc, where he served as CEO for seven years. During his tenure, he grew BUILT into a globally recognized, profitable consumer brand — growing sales from zero to $30 million with an equity investment of just $1.5 million. He guided the development of the BUILT brand and established its unique identity, helping it reach over 50 countries and partner with major retailers such as Amazon, Apple, MoMA, Target, and Whole Foods. Built was acquired by Lifetime Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCUT). Before BUILT, Carter spent seven years as an early internet venture capitalist. He was part of the corporate venture capital fund Hollinger Capital, where he led successful investments in consumer internet companies like Shopping.com (acquired by eBay in 2005). Carter holds a BA in Accounting from Pennsylvania State Univer

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Carter holds a BA in Accounting from Pennsylvania State UniversitySource (opens in a new tab)

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