Connecting Founders to Capital; Turning Ideas to Fundable Businesses at Newlin VenturesFormer Head of Dealflow, LP at New Stack VenturesPrior Lead, Finance Manager under Brazilian 3G Capital- merged Kraft and Heinz legacy companies. Led reporting function for U.S. with ~$7B in annual revenue. Headed all Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) activity and cost management, including ownership of ~$300 million budget. Led CAPEX projects and new product innovation delivery, as well as 2021 Strategic Planning. Reported and foretasted consolidated financial results for the US to the CEO / CFO and Board of Directors. Previously at Waller Helms Advisors, an investment bank focused on the insurance and healthcare services industries - experience advising, financing or working for closely held businesses, sponsor-backed firms and public companies ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 500.Project lead on projects multiple concurrent projects including:• M&A -Buy and Sell-side• Private capital raising• Fairness OpinionsFormerly a Senior Consultant at EY in the Financial Services Office (FSO). Aligned to the unique Business Advisor Program (BAP), a consultancy rotational program across the Banking & Capital Markets / Asset Management / Insurance sectors. Experience largely focused in Performance Improvement sub line. Led clients to manage risk effectively and improve performance by helping solve their strategic problems. The practice is known for being #1 or #2 in nearly all markets. Led strategic growth initiatives and Corporate Partnerships at Surge for Water, a global non-profit organization focused on delivering clean water and sanitation solutions to end the cycle of extreme poverty. Established and manage Surge endowment.Outside of work, I invest (and occasionally day trade) in equity securities / basic options strategies for the last ~20 years. Always enjoy a conversation in geo-politics, or a nice round of 18 on the golf course if I'm not on the road somewhere travelling or with my goldendoodle Durban.