@60" - The Height of Art
We plan on becoming the leading e-commerce platform for emerging art and design through innovative and disruptive methods.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Retailing / Distribution
- Location New York City, NY, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded October 2012
- Employees 3
- Website at60inches.com
Company Summary
Launched December 2012, @60” is a leading resource for vetted emerging and mid-career art and design via a highly designed ecommerce platform dedicated to collectors and art professionals. Sales are driven through (i) weekly sales, (ii) weekly inspirational “Get the Look” profiles, (iii) an art sampling model (think Warby Parker, Birchbox), and (iv) a dedicated platform focused on fulfilling the needs of interior designers and art professionals.
Team
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Christian SimondsCo-Founder - CEOMr. Simonds began his career in the Project Finance Group at Dewey Ballantine, LLP, and was subsequently Counsel in the Speciality Finance Group at Lowenstein Sandler PC, focusing on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate transactional matters. Christian received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Dickinson College and Juris Doctor degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Kipton CronkiteCo-Founder - CCOSpent the last 10 years acting as an art curator, advisor and advocate giving artists a platform to sell their work. In 2005 he launched KiptonART, which helped thousands of artists raise their visibility and exposure through various events he held all over the United States. Prior to his career in art, Kipton served as a financial advisor at Smith Barney and a Director and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Bank of America.
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Amanda FrankStyle and Design DirectorAfter beginning her career at Sotheby’s and Doyle New York, Amanda ventured into design with tenures at Eric Cohler Design and House & Garden Magazine. Amanda oversees the Interior Design component of the business as well as produces the popular “Get The Look” segment. She was educated at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, where she received her B.A. in Art History.
Advisors
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Buhler Duggal & Henry LLPLawyerUnconfirmed
Spear & Company CPAsAccountantUnconfirmed
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