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HerschelLevine
Herschel Levine runs day-to-day operations across Nathaniel Stevens' ventures. He helped start Yodle in a small Philadelphia apartment, studied glassblowing at art school and still paints today.
"I consider myself a personable person who connects people."
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The story of Herschel Levine
From a family of small-business owners in New Haven to the operations desk of a growing group of companies.
New Haven roots
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, with a twin sister. His grandfather ran Keystone Exterminating in New Haven; his father, a Providence College graduate, started Keystone Kennels, later an animal hospital.
School and sports
At the private school his father had attended, Herschel captained several sports teams and swam, like his dad.
Art school and glass
He went to art school and spent years blowing glass there.
The early days of Yodle
At 21 he helped his friend Nathaniel Stevens start Yodle. He brought in partners, moved into a small apartment in Philadelphia with the team and went door to door.
Hands-on years
Construction work, bartending, and two years at a senior home during COVID, starting as a dishwasher and moving up to waiter. "I didn't make a lot of money, but I felt like I was helpful."
Stevens Ventures today
Back with Nathaniel Stevens, Herschel works across Stevens Ventures: the point-of-sale company Punchy and, today, the automotive business.
What Herschel Levine does
Today
Operations at Stevens Ventures
Day-to-day operations, hiring and firing, data and technicians, fintech projects, and hands-on work like moving cars on the lot. "A little bit of everything."
Where it started
Helping start Yodle
Nathaniel asked if his idea was any good. Herschel said yes, called their friend Ben, and Ben answered: "Only if you come." So he drove to Philadelphia.
Herschel Levine Art
Glass first, paint today. Herschel shares new work on Instagram and YouTube.