MARL 5G is an accelerator program dedicated to startups that create DeepTech products and services for enterprise customers running on 5G. MARL treats our portfolio like a venture studio rather than spray and pray accelerator models.- Spearheaded the MARL Accelerator, exclusively dedicated to nurturing DeepTech startups leveraging 5G technology.- Secured and successfully closed FUND I and II, amassing a total capital pool of $9 million, and strategically allocated over $3 million across 63 distinct companies.- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on an extensive roster of more than 2,000 companies, concurrently fostering robust partnerships with CEOs and founders.- Pioneered the development of a specialized 12-week accelerator program with a founder-centric approach, bolstering entrepreneurial ventures as an integrated venture studio.- Currently overseeing a diverse portfolio of over 60 startups, providing invaluable support in terms of corporate strategy and fundraising initiatives.- Cultivated strong relationships with over 120 pre-seed and seed-stage venture firms nationwide, facilitating future funding rounds for our portfolio companies.

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(formerly known as the "Remittance Coalition")"Business Payments Coalition: Improving the Efficiency of B2B Payments""The Business Payments Coalition’s objective is to increase the efficiency with which business-to-business payments are made and reconciled by all types and sizes of U.S. businesses. The Coalition will accomplish this objective by promoting more unified standards, processes and common automated tools that support: (1) Using more electronic payments for B2B transactions, and (2) Originating and delivering electronic remittance data that can be associated easily with the payment."

- Led and executed successful Reg A+ and Reg D offerings, overseeing the meticulous due diligence process for over 80 companies and facilitating their listing on our firm's equity platform.- Secured strategic investments totaling $24+ million across 10 diverse firms, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate and negotiate complex financial landscapes.- Proactively identified and curated investment prospects within the financial technology sector, emphasizing SaaS, payments, and lending, to enhance the firm's portfolio and market presence.- Developed intricate operating models, conducted thorough Leveraged Buyout (LBO) analyses, and rigorously evaluated the return on investment opportunities, showcasing a commitment to thorough financial analysis and decision-making.

Created a fintech company that delivers a SaaS-based digital lending platform to banks, credit unions, and private lenders. Our mission is to eliminate paper-based loan applications and supporting documents between borrowers and Financial Institutions.- Founded a Fintech startup, LendTech, specializing in delivering a cutting-edge SaaS-based digital lending platform tailored for financial institutions.- Successfully secured funding, amassing over $5 million in investments from early-stage angels investors and prominent venture capital firms.- Orchestrated an exceptional growth trajectory, achieving a remarkable 300% revenue surge and fostering the expansion of the organization to a dedicated team of 30+ professionals.- Proactively identified and cultivated strategic partnerships while capitalizing on emerging market opportunities within the financial technology sector.

Have opened, managed and turned around 6+ restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area as an operator and independent consultant.- Managed and turned around over 30 restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area.- Conducted market research, recommended menu and interior design changes, and improved operational efficiencies.- Analyzed and optimized food and labor costs, vetted vendors, and eliminated sunk costs.