A studio that builds businesses, systems, media, and infrastructure that powers growth.
Dear reader,
I never intended to build a “portfolio.”
I just kept building things that solved problems I deeply understood.
At 19 years old, I built a soccer media company that reached millions of readers every month. Then came marketing agencies. SEO. Consulting. Media. Systems. Podcasts. Communities. Automation. Infrastructure.
Some businesses worked. Some failed spectacularly. But every single one taught me the same thing:
Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack ambition. They fail because they drown in chaos, inconsistency, isolation, and operational friction.
That realization sits underneath everything inside Studio 617.
Ops+AI exists because founders are overwhelmed. Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur exists because too many business conversations are fake, performative, or surface-level. The W2E Accelerator exists because information without accountability changes nothing. And Podva exists because independent creators deserve real infrastructure — not just motivation.
The “617” comes from Boston, where I grew up. The work now happens from Tampa Bay. But the philosophy has stayed the same the entire time:
Build things that matter. Build them intentionally. Build them to last.
This isn’t a venture studio. It isn’t a content house. It isn’t a startup incubator pretending to sound important.
It’s simply the ecosystem I’ve spent years building through experience, curiosity, obsession, mistakes, reinvention, and execution.
And honestly? We’re just getting started.
— Brian Lofrumento
“Most founders don't need more ideas. They need better operations.”
Ops+AI helps businesses eliminate operational chaos through systems, automation, AI implementation, process design, and execution infrastructure. We build the backend that allows companies to scale without breaking themselves — from CRMs to automations to operational visibility.
“No fake gurus. No rented Lamborghinis. No motivational theater.”
W2E is a globally ranked entrepreneurship podcast featuring founders, operators, creators, investors, and builders having honest conversations about what entrepreneurship actually looks like. Over 1,400 episodes later, the mission is unchanged: help people think bigger, execute harder, and feel less alone while building.
“Information is everywhere. Execution is rare.”
The W2E Accelerator helps entrepreneurs bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Strategy. Accountability. Momentum. Community. A place for entrepreneurs who are serious about building something meaningful — and want real support while doing it. Not coaching theater. Not generic masterminds.
“The modern podcast isn't just content. It's infrastructure.”
Podva helps independent podcasters launch, operate, distribute, and grow their shows through production systems, workflows, operational support, and backend execution. Because creators shouldn't have to become exhausted operators just to publish consistently.