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United States

Autheo is a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain and social platform, designed to enable creators, developers, and organizations to build, own, and monetize their networks and brands. A global team of 60 experts is currently working on this ambitious project, integrating advanced blockchain and AI technologies to build a diverse ecosystem with vibrant networks. The platform is set to empower: - Creators and Influencers - Social Enthusiasts - Affinity Networks - Ecosystem Partners - Developers - Integration PartnersAutheo is tackling key industry challenges by creating comprehensive solutions for creators and entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a decentralized digital landscape. Once launched, creators will have full ownership and control of their brand, content and fanbase, with the tools and analytics to grow and monetize their brands without the constraints of traditional platforms.Autheo will also serve as a platform to build domain-specific Creator Networks, including areas like music, film, sports and more. WFO, an extreme sports creator network, is currently being built on Autheo."Build on Autheo": Designed as a dynamic platform for builders, innovators, and dreamers, Autheo will provide developers and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to shape their visions into reality across a variety of use cases—from small affinity networks to blockchain-powered platforms with tokenized economies.Autheo will offer creators freedom to shape their own digital worlds. With complete control over their networks, creators will no longer be tethered to platform limitations. Autheo hopes this shift in power will redefine how communities are built and nurtured, ensuring creators always retain sovereignty over their work, brand, and audience.Autheo is not just building a blockchain—it's crafting an ecosystem where creators and developers alike can build powerful communities, grow their influence and spark new connections without compromise.www.autheo.com

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In the realm of extreme sports, where excitement and adrenaline reign, GO WFO pioneers a visionary approach to address industry challenges through its ecosystem. WFO is uniting creators and enthusiasts to overcome complexities in the extreme sports landscape.Forging Collective Strength: The driving force behind our strategy is a profound belief in the potential of a united community. From tackling limited fan community and engagement on mainstream platforms to surmounting multifaceted obstacles faced by creators, GO WFO remains steadfast. We’re constructing an integrated Web3 ecosystem that not only confronts challenges head-on but transforms them into catalysts for growth and innovation.Eliminating Fragmentation: Being built on Autheo, WFO is also addressing industry fragmentation in extreme sports. Currently scattered across platforms, enthusiasts face a disjointed experience. Our approach incorporates a comprehensive hub where enthusiasts and creators converge, accessing extreme sports content, events, merchandise, and more. A Revolutionary Leap: The WFO Creator Network interweaves stakeholders – athletes, creators, enthusiasts, influencers, affiliates, merchants, and consumers. Each shapes creation, promotion, and consumption of extreme sports offerings. Through this collective power, WFO is growing a vibrant network, fostering interaction, collaboration, and sharing.Meeting Escalating Needs: With a projected global industry of over 400M extreme sports enthusiasts, there is a growing demand for a robust community ecosystem in extreme sports soars. WFO will bridge enthusiasts with creators in an unparalleled way. Elevating an Industry: Focused on community, innovation, and industry-leading solutions, WFO is set to elevate extreme sports. Nurturing connections, fostering belonging, and providing access to the latest trends and technologies, we envision a thriving ecosystem that propels growth, innovation, and success.instagram.com/gowfotv

Abound Corporation empowers creators and influencers to take full control of their growth, fan engagement, and revenue through its comprehensive Abound Cloud platform. This platform offers creators direct ownership and monetization, removing reliance on traditional tech platforms. Abound’s suite of services includes: - Abound Cloud Platform - Automated Messaging & Engagement Tools - Content Monetization and Growth Tools - Community Subscription ServicesAbound’s tools are specifically designed for the creator economy, addressing the need for independence, effective audience engagement, and sustainable monetization.Comprehensive Services for Expanding Influence:Beyond empowering creators, Abound’s tools cater to corporations seeking to enhance their reach across local markets. By leveraging localized marketing solutions, corporations can create cohesive national branding while maintaining personalized engagement with local customers. The platform provides scalable services that allow businesses to establish strong local presences while benefiting from the power of a fully integrated digital marketing strategy.Enhancing the Creator Economy:Abound's comprehensive offerings also focus on automation and growth. Creators can expand their reach while maintaining complete control over how their audience is engaged and monetized. This comprehensive set of tools supports creators as they grow their fanbases and generate revenue from multiple streams, allowing them to thrive independently in the competitive digital landscape.By providing a platform that fosters autonomy, scalability, and efficiency, Abound Corporation ensures that both individual creators and large corporations can optimize their digital strategies for long-term success.For more information, visit aboundcorp.com.

Wyoming, United States

About Launch Legends: As the Founder and Managing Director of Launch Legends, I lead the company in fostering and launching groundbreaking Web3 projects. My responsibilities include managing a global team of over 60 experts in blockchain, software development, AI, product management, design, marketing, finance and venture creation and private equity. I oversee the development of projects, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and the growth of projects like Autheo, a Layer-1 blockchain, and GO WFO, an extreme sports creator network. My focus is on empowering innovators and creators to transform ideas into scalable, decentralized solutions, driving forward the future of Web3.Website: www.launchlegends.io

Houston, Texas Area

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTWorked as an independent business consultant and project manager, providing services to the law firm’s clients in various industries, including high-tech, software development, renewable energy, corporate security, E&P, and F&B. Services included: - Legal and Administrative: assisted clients and attorney with corporate records, corporate structure, transactions, contacts, negotiation, due diligence, corporate filings, IP, litigation, mediation, divestiture, dissolution, and windup. Developed numerous Legal and Corporate Portfolios, which included material information pertaining to research & analysis, chronologies, discovery, corporate records, transactions, and documenting the history of corporate actions.- Capital Advisory: Assisted companies in evaluating financing alternatives in debt and equity securities, financing documents related to transactions, SEC and state regulatory compliance, and due diligence in relation to finance. - Management Consulting: Advised clients with business model analytics, formulating strategy, identifying critical success factors, establishing short and long-term goals, setting value creation strategies, and strategic positioning. - Technology Related: Assisted clients in evaluating software, hardware and cloud, and cybersecurity services as well as the evaluation of enabling technologies such as distributed ledger, blockchain and cryptocurrency implementations. - Document Prep: Assisted clients with research, analysis, corporate and venture portfolio development, and funding materials. - Discovery and Investigation: provided research, analysis, and investigation on behalf of law firm and clients as part of due diligence, litigation, mediation, arbitration, and venture formation. Currently, a licensed Private Investigator in the Great State of Texas.

United States

Worked in business development for Capital Raise and M&A transaction for clients between $20 Million and $1 Billion, as part of a team of professionals with world class expertise at Del Morgan & Co., a global investment bank providing financial advice and assistance to companies, institutions and governments around the world and which successfully completed over $300 Billion in transactions.

Houston, Texas, United States

Experience, Accomplishments and Highlights: - Long term advisory and consulting arrangement to CEO of international technology and software development firm, which created an international SAAS services platform for accreditation management, competency management, safety management, certification services and eLearning. Advisory services encompassed due diligence, preparation and negotiation for acquisitions and strategic planning. Also, helped consolidate debt, secured funding and international sales. - Long-term consulting arrangement with international investment group for advisory services to CEO, subsidiaries, and ventures, which included technology ventures and a solar manufacturing facility and JV with international technology partner. Services included corporate, capital, and strategic advisory, due diligence, Corporate IP, research & analysis, and creation of business plans, pitch decks and corporate portfolios. Helped settle international arbitration and settlement with technology partner through research, analysis, and document preparation. - For residential solar distributor, assisted with corporate IP, trademark filings, market and competitive analysis, development of corporate pitch decks and a comprehensive asset portfolio incorporating material information. - For international clean energy developer, services included the development of business plans, decks, financial models, and funding materials for renewable energy projects. - For a Texas E&P company with 14 leases and 75 wells, provided interim service as company president during transition. - For large residential and commercial project developer, provided services which included project due diligence, project, analysis, corporate IP, and material preparation such as business plans and decks.For Houston venture company, advisory services in the development of technology ventures in blockchain, distributed ledger and cryptocurrency mining.

Belize

Cofounder of E&P firm, which was awarded 550,000 acres of concessions in the country of Belize under a Petroleum Sharing Agreement. Successfully negotiated onshore and offshore concession blocks, managed government and contractor relations and oversaw all aspects of G&G, environmental and engineering studies. Experience, Accomplishments and Highlights: - Worked on all aspects of project, including overseeing geological studies, geophysical surveys, engineering and CPR studies, permitting, environmental and licensing and government relations. - Worked with numerous government entities, including Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum, Department of Environment and Ministry of Forestry, as well as the Prime Minister and Cabinet. - Company identified a 23 mile by 6-mile prospect from which an independent engineering study and a Competent Persons Report (CPR) both indicated 1 to 2.4 billion barrel recoverable. - Led quarterly meetings with the Department of Petroleum & Geology (Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities) during seven-year period. - In response to a Petroleum Surcharge Tax, initiated the development of the Belize Petroleum Association. Hosted 14 E&P companies in Houston and in two separate meetings in Belize with the Prime Minister and Cabinet to successfully negotiate an amiable tax structure in Belize; - Worked with ministry, government law firm and Prime Minister to overturn judgement against petroleum concessions (spurred by Oceana lawsuit), where concessions were rendered “unlawful, null and void.” Submitted 14-page letter to Prime Minister which he submitted to the Court of Appeals, whereas judgement was overturned. - Worked with Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities and Prime Minister Dean Barrow to grant the 23 by 6-mile prospect National Priority Status

Reno, Nevada

In 2004, co-founded the Grand Sierra Resort, a venture formed for the acquisition and redevelopment of the Reno Hilton (formally, MGM Grand). Today, the Grand Sierra Resort is the largest hotel casino resort in northern Nevada with over 2.1 million square feet, 2000 rooms and numerous restaurants, bars and amenities, encompassing 145 acres and employing nearly 3000 people and $155 million in revenues. Served as Board Member and Executive Vice President: - Helped formulate venture, build development team and implement the strategy to acquire the casino from Caesars. - Worked alongside CEO to secured $37 Million in equity and over $225 Million in debt financing, $100 Million construction loan and $150 Million in real estate loan packages. - Worked directly with multi-billion-dollar hedge fund Amaranth and international banks (CIBC and Oppenheimer) to fund acquisition. - Helped all aspects of development, going through numerous levels of project planning, project financing, due diligence, regulation, permitting, licensing, master planning, project design, engineering and construction. - Developed business plans, marketing collateral and financial models and proformas for both the Grand Sierra Resort project, The Summit Hotel and numerous other business units. - Co-authored 10-year financial pro forma, which incorporated all business units and operations in the resort, and which was part of funding documents used to secure senior and mezzanine financing in the acquisition. - Set up and managed The Summit condominium program, m which sold over $100 Million in condos in 4 months, enabling company to secure financing required for the acquisition. Secured $150 Million real estate financing package. - With CEO, established on the property a Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant Charlie Palmer Fish restaurant, Dolce Encore Italian restaurant (an Ashton Kutcher restaurant from Hollywood, CA) and a Nikki Beach pool-party lounge and nightclub.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Founded, financed and operated a multi-million R&D venture to develop one of the first operating systems for Internet enabled devices and mobile phones. The project centered around the development of a Java/Linux based operating system for Internet appliances, which laid some of the foundation and several components for modern smart phone and appliance operating systems and interfaces.Experience, Accomplishments and Highlights: - Designed and developed one of the first operating systems and application catalogs for mobile phones and appliances. - As a development partner with Sun Microsystems (originator of Java OS), provided several substantial additions and improvements for the Java operating system. - Secured media coverage in over 100 articles, including the New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, Java World, Java Developer, Byte Magazine, Computer World, as well as by noted industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester and International Data Corporation (IDC). - Strategically partnered with Legend Computer (Legend later acquired IBM's PC division to become Lenovo, was China's largest computer manufacturer), Jitong and Golden China in China on a co-development project for their operating system for Internet appliances.

Minneapolis, Houston, Vietnam

Established first Internet storefront in downtown Minneapolis in 1994. Built incubator holding company and subsidiaries Cyrus InterSoft (software development) and Ulysses NetSolutions (systems integration) and Damango (ASP) to approximately 300 people in Minneapolis, Houston and Vietnam. Clients included FedEx, Target, Blue Cross, US Bank, HB Fuller, General Mills, KC Star, Playboy, Boeing, ETrade, Web Street Securities, MJK Stockwalk, Redtag Outlet and Carlson Companies. Sat on Executive Councils and Advisory Boards for Netscape, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, and Access Graphics. Company Founder and served as CEO and Chairman from 1994 to 2001.

Minneapolis, Houston And Vietnam

As a forerunner in the Internet, founded one of the first systems integration firms for Netscape in 1994, which designed, built and supervised large scale enterprise-based solutions for major customers such as FedEx, Target Corp, US Bank, First Bank, Carlson Companies. Boeing, Houston Industries, NorAm Energy, Musicland, HB Fuller, Blue Cross, General Mills and E-Trade. Experience, Accomplishments and Highlights: - Selected by several companies to serve on Advisory Boards and Executive Councils, including Netscape Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Silicon Graphics and Access Graphics. - Delivered multi-tiered e-commerce solutions to Musicland Group, consisting of 4 storefronts (SamGoody.com, MediaPlay.com, SunCoast.com and OnCue.com), several million SKUs, and integration into several legacy systems. - Designed and developed a Java enterprise shipping and tracking system for FedEx, tying into backend legacy systems. - Designed and developed stock exchange and trading applications for major trading companies, E-Trade, MJK Stockwalk and Web Street Securities. Rated as fastest stock trading site on Internet. - Design and developed an online community implementation for KCStar.com, which was rated the best online newspaper community on the Internet upon release. - Developed the United Nation’s secure international intranet project to connect international offices. - Designed and implemented ecommerce, merchant transaction and publishing systems for about 200 national and international clients, including many Fortune companies. - Established one of the first software outsourcing companies in Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam, employing 50 full-time developers which helped develop and implement projects.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

For nearly two decades, helped manage Bay-Lan Investments, a family owned businesses, which developed land, commercial real estate and rental properties: 18 Denny's, 8 Wendy's, 6 Taco Bell, 6 Burger King, several gas stations, commercial buildings and rental properties. Helped oversee company assets. Worked with city, county and municipal offices on permitting, zoning and licensing. Also, worked on business plans, project development, demographics, site selection planning and construction management.

Houston, Texas Area

Set up and managed Metro Industries, a venture spinoff of family business, which provided services and equipment to companies in the energy industry. Venture procured approximately 100,000 square feet inventory of valves and controls, which it supplied throughout North and South America and the Middle East. Also, set up manufacturing facility, which serviced supply companies and end-users with modification, retrofitting and manufacturing services for the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, 4.0 In Major, 3.92 Overall

Activities and Societies: Phi Betta Kappa, Member Phi Kappa Phi, Member Delta Chi, President

Opm, Business Administration And Management, General

https://www.exed.hbs.edu/owner-president-management/curriculum Completed 3-year OPM (Owners, Presidents and Management) Program. Delivered.

Business Administration And Management, General

Executive Certifications in Rice University Accelerated Development Program, with additional courses in Essentials of Strategic.

Philosophy

Intensive study concentrating in , philosophy, political philosophy and the philosophy of language.

Film, English Literature And General Studies.

English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Concentrated study of English Literature, the Philosophy of Language and Literary Criticism at Trinity College, Oxford.