Directs strategic initiatives within a profitable health and wellness-focused company across multiple business sectors, from consumer products to retail and research. Accountable for a high-volume retail store location and a manufacturing facility with six employees. ➣ Oversaw the capital-raising, finance operations, sales, marketing, and retail execution for national brands Aspen Tree™ and Graceleaf™, preparing for anticipated Q4, FY2024 launches. ➣ Orchestrated the retail expansion for CBD Store and More, managing location selection, negotiating favorable lease teams, and leading site buildouts based on market analysis and customer demographics.➣ Supported non-profit Bonefrog Labs dba Between Thin Lines in its mission to research and develop psychedelic therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment in veterans and first responders.➣ Advanced revenue opportunities through Entheotech Health, securing contracts and grants for Psilocybin and other plant-based medicine research. ➣ Pursued additional licensing under Harvest Canopy for Georgia-based low-THC marijuana cultivation and medical distribution and to align with state-specific cultivation and distribution guidelines.

Constantine Financial Management LLC is an investment / consulting firm specializing in public and private companies. CFM not only makes direct investments but also advises its corporate clients on their corporate financial structure, interpret and analyze annual and quarterly reports, and referral source for legal, audit, and media awareness / public relations. Mr. Martin has either advised or participated in over $1.5b of transactions in both the public and private markets since 1996.

Transitioned from Fresh Promise Foods to a private company, overseeing the nationwide sale of twelve distinct juice products. Directed and led a team of ten, driving operational success and market expansion. Played a pivotal role as the lead negotiator in executing a profitable company sale.

Transformed an underperforming public company by acquiring Harvest Soul and securing operational funding, leading to substantial value creation. Directed daily operations of the company and its subsidiaries, channeling multimillion-dollar investments into high-growth health, wellness, and consumer tech sectors. Drove capital raising, operations, finance, marketing, and retail execution in the health and wellness food and beverage sector. ➣ Repositioned the firm as a health-focused food brand, achieving a 300% increase in market cap.➣ Propelled revenue growth by building national retail distribution with over 1,000 locations, including Sprouts and Whole Foods, and expanded brand reach through a targeted Amazon e-commerce strategy that doubled monthly revenue for eight consecutive months with a 30% repeat customer rate. ➣ Spearheaded strategy and execution for Harvest Soul Inc., pioneering the organic chewable juice category.➣ Negotiated the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Harvest Soul Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresh Promise Foods, Inc., securing financing for the acquisition and ongoing operations post-APA.➣ Established a fully operational 30k sq. ft. facility in Georgia, achieving USDA Organic certification and compliance with all Department of Agriculture regulations. ➣ Achieved a Juice HACCP certification from Cornell University).

Co-founded a private investment banking firm focused on capital raising for public and private companies. Led a team of ten and drove staff hiring, training, and development. Acquired and retained corporate clients through methodical research, networking, and relationship-building.➣ Closed $1.5B+ in private and public transactions, driving notable capital and enhancing portfolio growth.➣ Instrumental in securing over $70M in venture capital funding for a private client.➣ Structured and executed private placements valued between $1M and $20M for FINRA firms.➣ Analyzed SEC disclosures, financial presentations, and capital structures to determine funding needs.➣ Advised clients on legal documentation, investor relations, analyst coverage, and public relations strategy.➣ Led the development of a 25,000 sq. ft. incubator in Atlanta, mentoring 12+ start-up companies.