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I work with emerging technology ventures on GTM strategy and advise founders on how to present a compelling value proposition to investors. I connect investors and early stage founders when appropriate. I guide professional service firms on how to best position themselves as an active entity and supporter in the technology community. Projects include:● Capital raising for mobile app innovating the adult beverage consumption experience● Led business development and fundraising for blockchain based industrial security startup● Advised blockchain focused accelerator on portfolio company capital formation

Lebanon, Ohio, Us

Fremont, California, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Led business development for emerging technology platform integrating augmented reality, virtual real estate and cryptocurrency. Sourced and fostered relationships with strategic partners and commercial customers. Engagements include execution of a 104 year old South American futbol club's AR and NFT campaign, developing an AR/NFT fundraising campaign to provide disaster relief to a World Bank affiliated organization and facilitating the first auction of a digital membership token for a national social club operator.

Responsible for innovating business development activities for the firm’s technology, life science, financial services and real estate industry groups. Tasked with creating a culture of active prospecting and collaboration. Leveraging my experience and relationships in the emerging technology community to deepen the firm’s presence and brand equity.

Silicon Valley, Ca, Us

Led the firm's business development efforts focused on the entrepreneur and early stage investor communities. Advised clients through strategic issues. Facilitated introductions between clients and appropriate investors for capital raising and corporate development.Built innovative partnerships and created out of the box programs to deepen the firm's presence among the entrepreneur and investor communities. Uncovered opportunities to connect people in our network that resulted in the ball moving forward with greater velocity. Charged with identifying new market opportunities (sector, geography, stage) and executing plans to grow into these spaces.

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Led business development efforts for the firm's VC/Emerging Technology Company practice in the Bay Area. Managed network of relationships with venture capital investors, strategic investors and individual angels. Worked with early stage founders to prepare fundraising materials and connected them with appropriate investors.

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Local presence for Dutch family office to US portfolio companies and prospective investments.

Sourced and evaluated investment opportunities for education focused venture fund.

Affinity marketing community focused on professional education (MBA, JD) and higher education students. Offered relevant content, community and commerce based on identifying common experiences and needs of the student demographic.

Co-managed $50M client portfolio consisting of both institutional and individual investment relationships.

New York, Ny, Us

Mba, Finance And Strategy

Ba, Economics

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