ParallelPlay
Parallel Play is a brand strategy firm that helps ideas go from zero to one—and then from one to one hundred. We specialize in building early-stage momentum and scaling cultural relevance through partnerships, positioning, and creative strategy. The name comes from how we work: running plays in parallel with AI-powered toolkits to supercharge execution.

About Barr Balamuth

I cut my teeth as the first hire at Ruby, the cult-favorite CPG company where I built the brand from its earliest days into a breakout name. I led strategic collaborations with partners across the spectrum—from high-velocity retailers like Erewhon, to local cultural anchors like Public Records, and global platforms like Cash App.

My focus is helping brands grow with cultural intelligence and operational clarity. That means identifying white space and building what doesn’t exist yet—whether it’s a partnership playbook that unlocks new audiences, a content format that turns brand affinity into community, or a customer acquisition strategy that meets users where they are and brings them into the fold.


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Web Design & Strategy

Founded in 2021 by macro investor Dan Tapiero, 50T is an investment firm specializing in the Digital Asset Ecosystem (DAE)—backing category leaders like Deribit (acquired by Coinbase), Circle (Ticker: CRCL), and eToro (Ticker: ETOR).

Strategic planning. I partnered directly with key stakeholders to rethink 50T’s digital presence and content strategy, ensuring the firm’s website, messaging, and investor-facing assets reflected its market authority.

Web design and development. I rebuilt the 50T site from the ground up to modernize it’s new brand identity and better reflect its storied legacy as a leading investor in the Digital Asset Ecosystem.