Founding Principal of Eighteen Capital Group || Kansas City, Missouri
Hello, everyone, Michael Gortenburg here! Finding the right book can be a tricky process. No one wants to spend hours of their time reading something only to end up hating the final chapter. As an avid reader and fan of the mystery genre, I wanted to share with you all some of my personal favorites …
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Hello everyone! Michael Gortenburg here. As a lifelong Kansas City native, I’m always eager to show off the sights that make this city special. Though the Midwest can sometimes be overlooked for its vacation appeal, there’s plenty of hidden treasure to explore, especially here in Missouri. Here are some of the best sights Kansas City …
Hi everyone! Michael Gortenburg here! Over the course of my career, I have always put focus on how to make housing more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. In 2022, it is easier to make environmentally-friendly changes to your home that will save energy and money. If you dread getting your electric or gas invoice every month, …
View of town and port at the island Skopelos, northern Sporades, Greece Hello! Michael Gortenburg here and greetings from Kansas City! Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to travel around the world to visit some of the most spectacular countries and their noteworthy attractions. From the bustling streets of Tel Aviv to the …
Embracing Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Hello! It’s Michael Gortenburg! As many of you know, I take pride in my Jewish heritage. The values of Judaism have always guided me in my personal and work life and today I wanted to talk about one of the most important values: Tikkun Olam. Tikkun is most often …
A Sunny day on a highway with a 2019 McLaren GT Super Car Hello everyone! Michael Gortenburg here. I have always had a passion for cars. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I love iconic cars from the 1950s and the feel of a vehicle that time has made a recognizable classic. I've always …
Hello there - Michael Gortenburg here. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a soft spot for automobiles (you can check out my previous blog on this subject here). I love that each one provides an entirely unique experience. A car doesn’t need to be fast to give me a thrill. All it needs …
Hi everyone, Today I wanted to talk about a key element of success — reading. It’s no surprise that reading is a common denominator amongst many of the biggest names in business, and almost all entrepreneurs have a book or two they accredit to changing their lives and shaping their careers. Warren Buffet credits his …
Hello folks – Michael Gortenburg here, checking in from Kansas City. As we slowly make our way out of quarantine conditions and our city businesses have reopened to more capacity, I thought we could chat about something that everyone’s been missing: our beloved restaurants. It has been a tough time for restaurant owners and workers …
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are continuing to stay safe and healthy. Here in Kansas City, businesses and retailers are starting to reopen as the city eases its coronavirus restrictions, but like many of you I am not rushing to return to a shared office space just yet. Working from home is great for …