Darren Lachtman, Angel Investor

Darren Lachtman is the Co-Founder of Goldenset Collective, a creator-focused investment platform. He also co-founded Brat, a digital entertainment company, and previously served as Global Director of Brand Strategy at Twitter. Earlier, he co-founded Niche, a creator network acquired by Twitter. Before that, Darren advised Grist and built Niche into a platform connecting thousands of social media creators with advertisers. His career highlights include scaling creator-focused businesses and leading brand strategy initiatives, reflecting a strong focus on digital media and community-driven growth. He is also an angel investor with a focus on media, creator economy, and consumer platforms. Darren has made about eight investments, with recent backing of Paage, CollX, Studio, and Medallion. His portfolio reflects his interest in startups, empowering creators, and building innovative consumer experiences.