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Launches That Made Headlines

PROTECTOR

TECH / SECURITY

Protector: "Uber with Guns" Goes Viral

Launched the most talked-about app of 2025. Protector revolutionized personal security by bringing armed ex-military and law enforcement protection to anyone with a smartphone.

As Featured In
FOX NEWS
KTLA
TECHCRUNCH
FORTUNE
EURONEWS
3M+
TikTok Views
100+
Media Placements
Feb 2025
Launch Date

GENIES

AI / AVATARS

Genies: Building Bob Iger's $1B Avatar Empire

Helped position Genies as culture's leading avatar technology company. From securing Bob Iger for the board to partnerships with Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Paris Hilton.

As Featured In
VARIETY
GAMESBEAT
TECHCRUNCH
BILLBOARD
$1B
Valuation
99%
Celebrity Market
UMG+WMG
Music Partners

PSL

SPORTS / INNOVATION

Prep Super League: Disrupting High School Football

Helped Brian Woods (USFL founder) launch the first national high school football league. PSL enables elite prospects to monetize their NIL while getting supplemental instruction.

As Featured In
FRONT OFFICE SPORTS
ON3
ESPN
USA TODAY
100+
Elite Athletes
12
Markets
NIL
Game Changer

VKANSEE

HARDWARE / SECURITY

Vkansee: Revolutionary Fingerprint Technology

Positioned Vkansee as the world's first miniaturized optical fingerprint sensor company. 2000 PPI resolution—4x better than competitors.

As Featured In
WALL STREET JOURNAL
CNET
DIGITAL TRENDS
2000 PPI
Resolution
10X
Better SNR
BOE+Tianma
Partners

OPENSEA

NFT / MARKETPLACE

OpenSea: From Startup to $13.3B NFT Giant

Helped OpenSea become the world's largest NFT marketplace during the 2021 boom. Secured three major funding rounds led by a16z.

As Featured In
COINDESK
TECHCRUNCH
NY TIMES
FORTUNE
$13.3B
Valuation
600K+
Active Users
600X
Growth

MLB × GENIES

SPORTS / AI AVATARS

MLB Players Get AI Avatars: Genies Transforms Fan Engagement

Secured a landmark partnership between Genies and MLB Players Inc. to create interactive AI avatars of every MLB player. Fans can now chat with AI versions of their favorite athletes year-round, transforming passive viewing into active digital connections.

As Featured In
ESPN
AXIOS
ABC NEWS
FORBES
YAHOO SPORTS
ALL PLAYERS
Available as AI Avatars
Feb 2026
Launch Date
MLBPA
Partnership

REBEL VENTURES

SPORTS / DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Rebel Ventures: Redefining Sports as Digital Media Companies

Positioned Rebel Ventures as the premier sports digital strategy firm transforming iconic franchises into revenue-generating media companies. Helped Real Madrid become the first sports brand to hit 100M Facebook fans, beating Barcelona in the "Digital El Clásico" — gaining 4M fans in 48 hours through strategic celebrity activation and global campaigns.

As Featured In
FAST COMPANY
BUSINESS INSIDER
THE NEXT WEB
DIGIDAY
AD AGE
90M+
Fans Added for Real Madrid
12X
Revenue Increase
300%
Digital Revenue Growth

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Mike Paffmann — CEO & Founder

With over 15 years of experience in public relations, Mike Paffmann has built Paff PR into one of the most sought-after boutique agencies in tech, sports, and consumer brands. His hands-on approach and deep media relationships have driven launches that generated millions of impressions and reshaped entire industries.

Past clients include OpenSea, Genies, Rebel Ventures, car2go, Vkansee and Protector—spanning enterprise tech, AI, sports, and consumer apps.

We’re HQ in New York with team members in SF and Austin.

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