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The Investrepreneur Model: Marrying Vision with Execution - Scott Silverman - Founder and CEO of Agman
In this episode of Diners & Deals, host Seth Deutsch sits down with Scott Silverman, founder and managing partner of Agman, for an in-depth look at how a multi-generational investment firm is quietly building and backing enduring companies in sectors often overlooked by traditional private equity.
Scott shares his unconventional path—from earning a PhD in molecular genetics at Oxford to working at BCG and biotech venture firms, and eventually launching Agman with family capital just before the Great Financial Crisis. What started as a fund of funds has grown into a diversified investment firm with meaningful holdings in real estate, restaurants, insurance, and more.
The conversation dives into:
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Agman's approach to “Investrepreneurship” and backing operators from day zero
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Building Ampler, a restaurant platform with 500+ units across Taco Bell, Burger King, and more
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How a cold call led to Vertus, a fast-growing insurance brokerage
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The creation of Omaha National and AEN Entity, two insurance companies born from within Agman
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What it takes to move from passive investing to hands-on company building
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Lessons in partnership, patience, and spotting long-term value
Scott also reflects on the emotional realities of entrepreneurship, the power of elegant solutions, and how he balances a high-conviction investing career with life at home. Whether you’re an operator, capital allocator, or founder building in a niche market, this episode offers a rare window into how real value gets created—over time, and with intention.
Links:
Agman
Scott on LinkedIn
Seth on LinkedIn
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:51) - Being an Investrepreneur (00:07:06) - Scott’s portfolio companies (00:11:15) - Scott’s upbringing and influences (00:13:26) - The values of being an investor (00:14:59) - Undergrad/Graduate experiences + Early career (00:25:38) - Forming and scaling Agman (00:43:11) - How Agman is geared to help founders (00:46:12) - Building out finance and accounting teams (00:52:50) - Maintaining health and marriage alongside a career (01:01:01) - Closing thoughts
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By CSuite Financial PartnersIn this episode of Diners & Deals, host Seth Deutsch sits down with Scott Silverman, founder and managing partner of Agman, for an in-depth look at how a multi-generational investment firm is quietly building and backing enduring companies in sectors often overlooked by traditional private equity.
Scott shares his unconventional path—from earning a PhD in molecular genetics at Oxford to working at BCG and biotech venture firms, and eventually launching Agman with family capital just before the Great Financial Crisis. What started as a fund of funds has grown into a diversified investment firm with meaningful holdings in real estate, restaurants, insurance, and more.
The conversation dives into:
-
Agman's approach to “Investrepreneurship” and backing operators from day zero
-
Building Ampler, a restaurant platform with 500+ units across Taco Bell, Burger King, and more
-
How a cold call led to Vertus, a fast-growing insurance brokerage
-
The creation of Omaha National and AEN Entity, two insurance companies born from within Agman
-
What it takes to move from passive investing to hands-on company building
-
Lessons in partnership, patience, and spotting long-term value
Scott also reflects on the emotional realities of entrepreneurship, the power of elegant solutions, and how he balances a high-conviction investing career with life at home. Whether you’re an operator, capital allocator, or founder building in a niche market, this episode offers a rare window into how real value gets created—over time, and with intention.
Links:
Agman
Scott on LinkedIn
Seth on LinkedIn
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:51) - Being an Investrepreneur (00:07:06) - Scott’s portfolio companies (00:11:15) - Scott’s upbringing and influences (00:13:26) - The values of being an investor (00:14:59) - Undergrad/Graduate experiences + Early career (00:25:38) - Forming and scaling Agman (00:43:11) - How Agman is geared to help founders (00:46:12) - Building out finance and accounting teams (00:52:50) - Maintaining health and marriage alongside a career (01:01:01) - Closing thoughts