What Is Minyanville?
The purpose of the journey is the journey itself.
According to the "About Us" section, Minyanville Media creates "branded properties that entertain and educate people interested in the world of finance."
Sure, that's true, but it's merely a fraction of the story. In order to appreciate where we are, we must first understand how we got here. With that in mind, we share our tale. And what a tale it is.
Click on some of the links below to learn about the genesis of a dream, a global community that sprang to life and a business ethos predicated on honesty, trust and respect.
The 2009 Minyanville Festivus
Hundreds of Minyans gathered at Hill Country Barbecue in the heart of Manhattan for some good food, good times, and to benefit a great cause. Here's the recap, complete with pictures.
The Minyanville Mission: An Interview With Todd Harrison
Minyanville contributor Damien Hoffman took some time to sit with Toddo and find out what Minyanville is all about.
Steve Forbes Interviews Toddo
On Steve Forbes' online show Intelligent Investing, he discusses market perception, risk, the recession and more with our head Minyan. Also see the interview transcript here.
Memoirs of a Minyan
Minyanville Founder and CEO Todd Harrison recounts his lessons learned about the false idolatry of money; Net worth isn't self-worth, having fun isn't happiness and validation can't be found in the bottom line of a bank account.
The Minyanville Story
Read through the Minyanville storybook to find out how Hoofy, Boo and the Critter crew found their way to this special community.
Minyans in the Mountains
What began as a small gathering quickly evolved into "The Sundance of Finance." Our community migrated to Crested Butte, Colorado in 2004 for the first Minyans in the Mountains. The following summer, we connected in Ojai, California for yet another mountain mingle. In 2006, over 300 Minyans descended upon Vail, Colorado for the third installment of Minyans in the Mountains.
The Ruby Peck Foundation
Todd's grandfather Ruby Peck taught him that all you have is your name and your word. His spirit shines bright through Minyanville's philanthropic arm, The Ruby Peck Foundation for Children's Education.
The Critter's Choice Awards
Iconic New York athletes Patrick Ewing, John Starks and Howard Cross were on hand to watch their friend, Trent Tucker, receive the first ever Ruby Award for his immeasurable contributions to the healers, leaders and dreamers of tomorrow.
Five Alive!
As Minyanville turned five years old, Toddo took the opportunity to reflect on a dream that became a reality.
The Emmy Award Winning 2008 Minyanville's Festivus for Children's Education
A year after we began a holiday tradition to bring Minyans together for a great cause, we had a new reason to celebrate. Hoofy and Boo, the stars of the first ever animated financial news program won an Emmy Award for new approaches to business and financial reporting.
A New Look
As the 'Ville grows into Internet adulthood, we continue to add capacity not only to our staff but to our board of advisors. Check out who's watching over us.
More Related Stories:
The information on this website solely reflects the analysis of or opinion about the performance of securities and financial markets by the writers whose articles appear on the site. The views expressed by the writers are not necessarily the views of Minyanville Media, Inc. or members of its management. Nothing contained on the website is intended to constitute a recommendation or advice addressed to an individual investor or category of investors to purchase, sell or hold any security, or to take any action with respect to the prospective movement of the securities markets or to solicit the purchase or sale of any security. Any investment decisions must be made by the reader either individually or in consultation with his or her investment professional. Minyanville writers and staff may trade or hold positions in securities that are discussed in articles appearing on the website. Writers of articles are required to disclose whether they have a position in any stock or fund discussed in an article, but are not permitted to disclose the size or direction of the position. Nothing on this website is intended to solicit business of any kind for a writer's business or fund. Minyanville management and staff as well as contributing writers will not respond to emails or other communications requesting investment advice.
Copyright 2011 Minyanville Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

VIDEO



















