RhythmForward (f/k/a PayBack) is trade finance, payments and commerce company with a distinct mission to bridge the domestic and global trade finance gaps, help underbanked businesses and industries achieve their growth and expansion goals and create lasting positive impact on the communities and families they support. To accomplish this, we partner with large asset managers, commercial banks, specialty finance companies, transaction/payment platform providers, buyers and suppliers across industries. We specialize in funding and servicing large trade receivables/payables and project off-take, programs that enhance cash flow and create new revenue streams and business models. Through its investment management affiliate, Rhythm Capital Management, large funds of capital are deployed to purchase assets and participations in programs originated through its partnerships. This flexible and expansive funding is bundled with necessary platform capabilities including finance processing, global unified payments, and commerce enablement to deliver global processing, clearing, settlement and maximum risk mitigation on behalf of all transaction participants. The close alignment of superior liquidity and servicing results in a new rhythm and harmony that improves the often disjointed execution of trade finance.

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TradesForward is a B2B marketplace provider committed to supporting the specialized needs of small, disadvantaged, and high-growth trade and government contractors and the customers, suppliers, and Government Procurement Consultants (GPCs), Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), and other intermediaries that support them. The company’s transformative mission is being activated through the launch of its premier marketplace, GovernmentForward.GovernmentForward will enable the sustainable success, growth, prosperity, and impact of small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) and their customers, suppliers, and intermediaries participating in the Federal, State, Local, and Educational (FSLED) government sectors. Without increasing cost, risk, or burden for any stakeholders, the marketplace will bridge the growing gap between ever-increasing government goals and mandates to increase spending with SDBs and the unique challenges related to cash flow gaps, delivery risks, excess costs, and operational burdens that SDBs and their customers, suppliers, and intermediaries face.

Led business development initiatives for the Technology, Communications & Media practice, the second largest of the firm’s 4 practices. Managed team of 5 in addition to driving direct sales with clients such as Reuters, Sony, IBM, and BMG. Held advisory meetings with senior executive decision makers of major multi-national clients and prospects. Developed co-marketing relationships with channel partners including private equity firms, industry organizations, and event producers. • Accelerated run rate growth by more than 400% to revenue of $27 million in a period of less than 12 months.• Generated more than $15 million in territory revenue while boosting the pipeline of business by more than 180% from July 2000 to July 2001.• Provided thought leadership at different executive venues on the implications of digital technology in the sports, music, and entertainment industries, to spur discussion and create new opportunities.

Built and established this successful enterprise from the ground floor while a full-time student in college. Oversaw all aspects of business development, operations, and growth. Managed 15 employees and a project team of up to 60 outside contractors involved in the roll out of products. • Increased shareholder value by raising more than $3 million in private equity and VC financing to launch the business and facilitate its expansion and growth.• Developed exclusive partnerships with high-profile sports enterprises, including Sports Illustrated, St. Louis Cardinals, University of Michigan Wolverines, and Vanderbilt University Commodores to deliver first-of-its-kind online fan content.• Positioned the company for its successful sale to a competitor in 2000.

Held sole P&L responsibility for organizing cross-continent tours with US-based artists such as Sting, Kiss, No Doubt, Midnight Oil, Bush, and Crowded House, with the goal of maintaining profit margins of 25% Produced the then largest attended concert in the history of Australia, “Crowded House Farewell to the World”, held on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, which raised $3.5 million for the Sydney Children’s Hospital.