Ecliptic VC is dedicated to driving exponential growth for early-stage B2B businesses, targeting 10x growth within 3-4 years. We integrate key resources, support revenue generation strategies, execute strategic support, and open doors to investors and larger VC funds in the United States. Our goal is to fill the capital and resource gaps in the NZ startup ecosystem and drive transformative success.

Breakthrough Ventures brings seasoned management, valuable insights, and vital resources to drive high growth ventures to their next stage of success.

Founded in 2010, CalALTs (formerly the California Hedge Fund Association) helps asset managers, investors and service providers harness the power of connection to advance the alternative investment industry in California. Whether linking our members to peers, thought leaders, resources or ideas, everything we do is focused on fostering meaningful connections that drive tomorrow’s success. Please visit www.calalts.org to learn more about our organization.

Led sales, business development, product, marketing, operations, client service, HR, technology, financials, and P&L. Doubled the size of the firm in two years.Strategic / Tactical Planning & Execution Achievements Include:➢ Mitigated key business risks through a risk management framework and action plans implemented by undertaking a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of the organization.➢ 45% increase in annual income attained by collaborating to understand the key challenges facing a strategic client and creating a unique, issue-resolving solution.Business Development / Sales ManagementAchievements Include➢ $1.8 million in sales produced by revamping the sales cycle, installing a CRM system, and refining pricing.➢ 116% revenue growth achieved in two years by redefining the brand in the marketplace to attract greater awareness and differentiate the company from the competition.Budgeting & Forecasting / ROI OptimizationAchievements Include➢ 200% rise in operating leverage accomplished by defining and implementing rigorous financial budgeting and forecasting policies and procedures.➢ 63% improvement in EBITDA realized by defining and implementing key financial reporting mechanisms to identify cost reduction opportunities and accurately assess client profitability.

Head of Hedge Fund Services EMEA Directed hedge fund services for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) market. Drove the business unit from startup to an industry leader while managing eight direct and 60 indirect reports.Achievements Include:➢ $15.3 million in revenue added by leading multi-functional teams across the US and EMEA through the design, implementation, and service delivery of three strategic clients.➢ Integrated a US business unit, culturally and operationally, into a large, global European business post acquisition through education, collaboration, and consensus building. ➢ Built the EMEA operating model by partnering with US and EMEA c-suite executives to reach strategic alignment.

Head of Cash and Collateral ManagementAdministered the product design, implementation, and execution of the cash and collateral management offering for the spin-off of Citadel's third-party administrator.Achievements Include:➢ 500 hours saved in monthly labor expenses by applying technology to install straight-through processing (STP).➢ Championed the buy-side by co-leading a global industry working group, networking, and influencing for the buy-side of business transactions.➢ Recognized globally in the market for cash and collateral product offerings by leading product development along with coaching and mentoring the staff on service delivery.

Portfolio Finance / OTC Derivative ProductsAchievements Include:➢ $17 billion in capital assets protected by identifying capital call errors from other counter parties through detailed analyses of liquidity data and by installing reporting / tools enabling efficient capital reallocation and asset liquidation.➢ Strengthened productivity and controls by developing a new trade entry database and general ledger system.