Mike Rosenthal

Startup founder with a deep background in the music industry. Big believer in the power of collecting around the things we love.

Mike Rosenthal is an accomplished artist, director, photographer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of "It's Good," a social travel app that he launched alongside Grammy-winning artist John Legend. The app focuses on providing travel, food, and experience recommendations from trusted sources, such as friends and influencers, rather than relying on anonymous online reviews.1 2

Rosenthal has a diverse background that includes photographing many of Hollywood's prominent figures. He is also known for his work as a mental health advocate and for engaging in personal growth practices like the Hoffman Process.2 Additionally, Mike Rosenthal is involved with Goodz, another venture he co-founded with Chris Cerrito. Goodz is part of the thoughtbot Startup Incubator program and focuses on creating unique music-related products.3 6

He resides in West Hollywood, California, and has a longstanding career with Guns N Rosenthal, LLC, where he has been a photographer and director since 2002.4 5

Highlights

Oct 1 · youtube.com

Mike Rosenthal on Storytelling, Travel, and Building a Startup

Dec 8 · thoughtbot.com

Incubator Update: Mike at Goodz - Thoughtbot

Dec 5 · podcast.thoughtbot.com

Episode 04: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito

Oct 13 · lsvp.com

Building With It's Good—The social travel app founded by Mike ...

Feb 16 · Rolling Stone

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Jul 15 · JD Supra

Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: The Stadium Naming Rights for the Pittsburgh Steelers Are No Longer Held by Condiment Mavens Heinz, as Those Rights Now Belong to Acrisure Insurance Company - JD Supra