In this episode of "Rise," host Gary Lipovetsky dives into the fascinating journey of Marc Lotenberg, a multi-talented entrepreneur and media visionary. Marc has an impressive track record, starting his career in hospitality and making a successful transition to media. He's renowned for creating his own magazine, displaying his innate ability to navigate various industries. They delve into Marc's strategies for cultivating thriving businesses through the savvy use of technology, a skill that has been instrumental in his rise to success. During the episode, Marc shares a candid account of his turbulent ownership of W Magazine, reflecting on it as a nightmarish period and perhaps the most challenging three years of his life. The conversation then shifts to Marc's pivot from media to the tech realm, particularly with his venture Dorsia, where he's implementing innovative technology for the hospitality industry. The episode also explores Marc's intriguing relationships with the Kardashian family, as well as the thought-provoking discussion on separating art from the artist when it comes to individuals like Kanye West. Marc's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of innovation in various sectors, making this episode a must-watch. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:03:00 - Guest background  00:04:55 -Marc’s start in hospitality and transition to media 00:16:24 -How he created his own magazine  00:35:39 - Marc’s strategy to grow a successful business through technology    00:48:52 - How he got into W magazine  00:57:24 - Owning W Magazine was a nightmare, the worst three years of Marc’s life.  01:07:44 - Why he left media and transition to tech 01:19:18 - Dorsia and the implementation of tech for hospitality  01:38:26 -Marc’s relationship with the Kardashian family 01:41:22 -Kanye west and separating the art from the artist  01:47:35 - Final thoughts and Outro Gary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/ Marc Lotenberg: https://www.instagram.com/marclotenberg/