Jeremy Green Eche, a 36-year-old trademark lawyer based in Brooklyn, New York, has once again made a calculated bet in the world of domain investing.
In 2020, Eche purchased the domain HarrisWalz.com for $8.99, anticipating the potential political significance of the names. Now, four years later, he stands ready to cash in if Vice President Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Eche, who also goes by his previous name Jeremy Peter Green, is no stranger to cybersquatting—a practice where individuals buy domain names related to notable people or brands with the intent of selling them at a profit.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Eche explained his strategy: “I just tried to grab her name and all the heartland governors I could think of.”
He now holds over a dozen domain names related to Harris and is willing to sell them for $15,000.
This isn’t Eche’s first foray into political domain investing. In 2011, he purchased ClintonKaine.com, foreseeing a potential Clinton-Kaine presidential ticket.
When Hillary Clinton chose Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate in 2016, Eche offered the domain to the Clinton campaign, which declined. He eventually sold the domain for $15,000 to a digital marketing company affiliated with the Trump campaign, which used it to disseminate anti-Clinton content.
Cybersquatting, while controversial, can be highly lucrative. Domain investors like Eche take calculated risks by purchasing domain names that may become valuable in the future.
While some view it as opportunistic, others see it as a savvy business move within the legal boundaries of intellectual property law.
As the political landscape evolves, Eche’s investment in HarrisWalz.com could either pay off handsomely or join the list of speculative ventures that never come to fruition.
Regardless, his actions highlight the intersection of politics and domain investing, where foresight and a small initial investment can lead to substantial financial rewards.
