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Howard Helfant: A Lover Fisherman


Howard Helfant grew up fishing in the rivers of northern Pennsylvania but stopped for decades as his business career took off. He found himself spending more time in Los Angeles, where he started his first business, a restaurant, which now has locations in both New York City and Florida. When the time came that he could afford his own seaworthy boat, he took that opportunity to take his family out with him on the waves to catch larger fish than he had ever caught. Helfant was blessed with the ability to not get seasick, a skill that all fishermen have to possess, and he found himself adept at deep sea fishing.

Howard Helfant even donates some of the fish he catches to local markets and even some food banks that accept fresh fish in his community in Miami. Helfant keeps some of the fish for himself, of course, and for delicious fish fillets for his family whenever possible. Helfant had to go through a long process to get all of his permits and licenses in order for his own small fishing operation. As a marketing consultant and capital investor, Helfant knows that his fishing boat won’t turn into a huge business anytime soon, but his operation is just the right size for him and his family to have some fun on the waves. 

Howard Helfant has worked with many business owners as a marketing consultant and venture capital investor. He splits his time between several cities throughout the United States and loves to fish in the open water whenever he can.

Also Read: Howard Helfant: Considerations for Buying a Boat


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