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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

⁝ Shapes investment strategy across both emerging and foundational technologies. Finds particular value in often-overlooked infrastructure and 'boring' industrial businesses, while maintaining an eye for advanced opportunities that align with venture-scale returns. Focused on identifying breakthrough innovations that can transform major markets. Less emphasis on SaaS as a standalone investment. Currently interested in: ◌ Quantum sensing/computing infrastructure◌ Autonomous underwater vehicles/ocean tech◌ Advanced nuclear (SMRs)◌ Biomaterials from engineered organisms◌ Advanced materials (metamaterials, programmable matter)◌ Brain-computer interfaces◌ Fusion energy components◌ Bioelectronic medicine◌ Infrastructural innovation, broadly◌ Space debris removal technologies + in-space manufacturing ◌ Automotive and manufacturing innovations; novel and useful supply chain innovations⁝ Works directly with founders to chart their course through critical growth phases by drawing on years of operational leadership to guide decisions around expansion, talent, and resource deployment.⁝ Takes a methodical approach to investment evaluation, having developed frameworks that dig deep into market potential, competitive landscapes, and team dynamics while pressure-testing financial assumptions.⁝ Has built an extensive network of relationships focused specifically on economic development opportunities, creating unique access to high-impact deals that others might miss.⁝ Regularly shares insights at industry events and panels while cultivating connections with key players across the investment landscape to help establish the firm as a leader in Frontier investing.Our team focuses on five core verticals: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier (Advanced AI, Robotics, Materials, SpaceTech), and Healthcare (HealthTech, Medical Devices, Pharma, BioTech).

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

⁝ Drove the firm's investment sourcing strategy by carefully building and nurturing a pipeline of opportunities that aligned perfectly with our fund's core thesis and mandate.⁝ Orchestrated all investment operations from start to finish by working closely with legal and administrative teams to ensure seamless deal execution while staying true to our investment guidelines.⁝ Actively managed a diverse portfolio of 64+ companies, using sophisticated analytics and tracking systems to uncover opportunities and potential issues, and drive meaningful value creation.⁝ Crafted detailed quarterly updates and annual impact reports for our Limited Partners to maintain the high level of transparency and communication our investors expected and deserved.⁝ Brought the firm's community together through carefully curated annual LP meetings and thought leadership events to strengthen key relationships across the MPLS startup ecosystem and beyond.⁝ Cultivated deep partnerships with co-investors and advisors by continuously expanding our network to uncover unique opportunities and insights for our Founders, LPs, and other stakeholders.⁝ Elevated the firm's industry presence through strategic speaking engagements and thought leadership to grow our brand and establish us as a trusted and unique voice in early-stage investing.⁝ Maintained rigorous compliance standards that consistently met LPA requirements and ensured smooth annual audits (and happy LPs).⁝ Grew our qualified investor base by 65% through authentic relationship building and targeted outreach.Bread & Butter Ventures is a Minneapolis-based early stage VC firm investing AgTech, FoodTech, Digital Health, and Enterprise SaaS. Software investments only, aside from a few robotics for Ag and Food.

Suwanee, Georgia, Us

Assisted organization through acquisition

Suwanee, Georgia, Us

⁝ Spearheaded the company's entry into the U.S. market by deploying a $1MM launch budget to build everything from the ground up - selecting our strategic locations, hiring key talent, establishing legal frameworks, and setting up manufacturing facilities.⁝ Forged five cornerstone partnerships that became the bedrock of the U.S. subsidiary's revenue streams, which opened doors to new market segments and accelerated business growth. ⁝ Orchestrated complex financial operations across three continents, streamlining processes between U.S., German, and Chinese subsidiaries while implementing strategic cost controls that boosted the bottom line globally. ⁝ Created a sustainable talent pipeline through a partnership with a local technical college to develop a new generation of PLC programmers and industrial machinists through a targeted internship program.⁝ Guided the company through a delicate wind-down phase during acquisition by managing the transition to preserve asset value and protect stakeholder interests.

⁝ Led the successful launch and growth of BKCM, LLC by scaling operations across both a cryptocurrency hedge fund that reached $600MM+ in assets and a pioneering ETF product (BKC) that launched with $20MM. Oversaw every aspect of operations and compliance while crafting investor relations strategy.⁝ Crafted and executed the firm's venture strategy in the blockchain space by applying rigorous analysis to identify promising early-stage opportunities while developing comprehensive investment theses for both direct investments and fund positions.⁝ Designed the firm's operational architecture from the ground up by weaving together fund structuring, investment operations, trading platforms, and compliance frameworks across multiple investment vehicles to create a seamless, institutional-grade infrastructure.⁝ Served as the key bridge between the firm and its Limited Partners throughout the investment journey through accurate reporting and by crafting detailed monthly updates that translated complex trading strategies, detailing our interpretations of macro landscapes, and performance metrics into clear, compelling narratives.⁝ Architected scalable operational systems across finance, trading, and talent management that could flex and grow with the business - created a foundation that supported rapid expansion while maintaining operational excellence.

⁝ Built and scaled a strategic advisory firm working with Fortune 500 innovation units, high-growth technology companies, and institutional investors. Specialized in identifying untapped market opportunities and architecting systematic approaches to innovation and growth.⁝ Developed proprietary frameworks for evaluating early-stage technology companies and market opportunities.⁝ Advised C-suite executives, startup founders, and investment offices on innovation strategy, digital transformation, and emerging technology adoption.⁝ Led strategic planning for multiple successful exits and fundraising rounds.⁝ Built and managed cross-functional teams across strategy, operations, and technology verticals.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Media broadcast operations + executive support. I began this apprenticeship at 15 years of age after graduating High School early.

Master'S Degree, Harvard Extension School, Management; Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Science - Bs