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Zergratran develops and manages ESG and technology-focused infrastructure projects around the world that boost the efficiency of the global shipping and transportation system. Zergratran’s first project is Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA) in northern Colombia. The project will develop new ports on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and transfer shipping containers through an underground tunnel system. Problem: Global sea trade experiencing rapidly growing demand. The system is very stressed due to increasing port congestion and vessel and container shortages. Many, including the G7 nations, are now predicting that the congestion will take years of coordinated effort to sort out Solution: Zergratran and Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA’s) proposed solution will be the focal point of a system-wide efficiency upgrade that is driven by automation and digitization. Technology: Fully automated ports, underground tunnels, advanced robot cranes, container scanning and security, and advanced power generationProject Benefits: New trade route, more efficient infrastructure for global trade, increased trade, reduced port congestion, centralized global ‘distribution’ facility, sustainable development, sustainable transportation, risk reduction, social development, social impact, regional growth, and hunger reduction Why Us?: Our unique solutions, what have we achieved so far, our overall experience, country permissions and government backing, site knowledge, academic studies, and government & social relations. We are ready to move forward now. PROJECT PHASES: Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility & ConstructionCURRENT INVESTMENT/CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS: $5 million to $75 million investment for Pre-feasibility and to jumpstart Feasibility

Welcome to the Fort Lauderdale Angel Investing Group! This dynamic networking community is tailored for creators and individuals passionate about entrepreneurship, startups, raising capital, fundraising, angel investing, and alternative investments. Whether you have an exciting startup, an innovative business concept, or you are an angel investor ready to explore seed capital opportunities, our group is here to connect you with like-minded professionals and provide valuable insights and networking opportunities. Join us and be part of Fort Lauderdale's vibrant angel funding ecosystem!We will allow 3 startups to present for 5 minutes each and 3 angel investors to present a recent investment for 5 minutes each. (Register in advance.)

United States, Fully Remote, Us

Teaching intro to entrepreneurship and business plan writing classes

Liquidity 10X is building a unique FINRA registered broker dealer and equity crowdfunding platform for US companies utilizing the Reg D and Reg A exemptions:The current VC model isn't working for most, access to the top deals and funds is limited, and lockup periods are long. Concurrently, the distribution of capital is increasingly being concentrated into unicorns and access to capital is still a large issue for most entrepreneurs; especially those in the middle of the country, minorities and women. Liquidity 10X is building a merit based crowdfunding platform that provides greater access to capital for all entrepreneurs, access to quality deal flow and added liquidity to investors, and allows retail investors to participate in startup funding.What's different from the crowdfunding platforms you know? Liquidity. Liquidity 10X will manage Reg D and Reg A rounds for issuers. Investors in the Reg D rounds will be allowed to sell 25% of their shares in the Reg A rounds, which will be priced around 4X the Reg D rounds. https://www.liquidity10x.com

The mission of Next Gen Stories (www.nextgenstories.com) is to connect authors and readers of children's short stories. It is the only marketplace designed specifically for children’s short stories. Parents can find stories from a wide range of authors, and authors have an audience for their short stories.• Worked with Factor Four Consulting to layout the platform www.factorfour.com• Managed the development of the site by www.digitalfunctionalism.com• Created social media platforms to promote the site including https://m.facebook.com/NextGenStories/ • Administer the site including approving new submissions and coordinating daily posts to social media platforms

CWT will utilize the wisdom of the crowd to build scalable technology driven solutions starting with a platform that allows our shareholders to evaluate seed stage startups & provide ongoing support.The company is “testing the waters” under Regulation A Under the Securities Act of 1933. This process allows companies to determine whether there may be interest in an eventual offering of its securities. The company is not under any obligation to make an offering under regulation a. It may choose to make an offering to some, but not all, of the people who indicate an interest in investing, & that offering might not be made under Regulation A. If the company does go ahead with an offering, it will only be able to make sales after it has filed an offering statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) & the SEC has “qualified” the offering statement. The information in that offering statement will be more complete than the information the company is providing now, & could differ in important ways. You must read the documents filed with the SEC before investing.No money or other consideration is being solicited, & if sent in response, will not be accepted.No offer to buy the securities can be accepted & no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement filed by the company with the SEC has been qualified by the SEC. Any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of acceptance given after the date of qualification.An indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.An offering statement regarding this offering has been filed with the SEC. You may obtain a copy of the preliminary offering circular that is part of that offering statement from:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1741298/000121390018011367/f1a2018a1_collectivewisdom.htmYou should read the offering circular before making any investment.

Built and managed a team of 7 senior bankers and technologists to create a portal to take loan referrals from the banking community and pass them on to the borrower’s preferred alternative lender; similar to www.lendingtree.com. • Built the company’s budgets, business plan, and financials using MS Excel and Word. • Work with the company's attorneys to create offering documents and raised $250,000 in seed capital. • Established partnerships with some of the largest alternative lenders including www.ondeck.com. • Negotiated with senior executives at banks, core banking platforms, and alternative lenders. • Promoted Springtime at industry conferences including Lend360, LendIt and AltFi. • Accepted in Fiserv’s accelerator program, www.invfintech.com.

Launched The Chocolate Library in the East Village of Manhattan to retail gourmet chocolate from around the world. • Created the business plan and financials for the store• Raised $150,000 in matching funds from a private investor to build the store• Gained approval from the State to use Library in the company’s name• Managed the design of the store's branding, web site and social media platforms with designers and developers• Partnered with over 70 chocolatiers to distribute their chocolates• Launched the store with a PR campaign that went viral netting reviews in The NY Times, The Food Channel, Time Out NY, etc (http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/the-chocolate-library/) • Managed the daily operations of the store and 3 employees

Licensed real estate rental and sales agent.

Licensed real estate rental and sales agent.

Managed the design and launch of the VitiVini wine game and introductory course on wine with $250,000 in seed capital.

Built Discovery Wines with its system of touch screen wine information kiosks to provide the East Village with its first upscale wine store. • Built the company’s budget and financials.• Raised $1,100,000 in private equity to finance the store from two investors.• Managed the design and build-out of the 4,000sqf store with an interior designer and architect• Worked with developers and programmers to build the store’s web presence, point of sale system and wine information kiosks. • Worked with wine producers and distributors to build a customizable database of information on their wines.• Obtained over 1,000 signatures for a petition for the store’s liquor license from residents of the East Village.• Managed the company’s daily operations, cash management and payroll for 6 employees.

New York, New York, Us

Provided financial analysis and support to the Pfizer's Animal Health Group. • Rebuilt budgets & compensation models using internal systems and Excel.• Rolled-up sales team and department budgets in division budgets.• Special projects including variance analysis and ad hoc reports.• Presented budgets, compensation models to senior management.

New York, New York, Us

Coordinated special projects and analysis for the Director of Operations.• Providing financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting on departments and internal initiatives using internal systems and Excel.• Tested the payment engine for Sothebys.com pre-launch.• Reviewed the functionality of the International Shipping System (ISS).• Presented analysis and the findings of special projects to senior management.

• Prepared the company’s business plan and financials.• Managed the development of a private placement memorandum.• Investor presentations.• Raised $1,000,000 in private equity capital.

New York, Ny, Us

• Member of the Special Projects group that provided financial analysis to the CFO on a variety of internal and external strategic initiatives including analysis of funds, portfolio managers, and divisions.• Created acquisition models for the purchase of Founders Asset Management, Prime Asset Management and TSSG's transfer operations in Providence.• Supervised two junior analysts.• Worked with senior management daily to review findings from our analysis and acquisition targets.

• Researched, monitored, and produced credit reports on mid-to-large cap companies in Southeast Asia.• Gathering financial information from companies, state agencies, and various international and local rating agencies like Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.• Created and provided corporate, sector, and country research reports to Peregrine's sales team and U.S. investor base.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics

Education record

Education record

Diploma