Founder of Opportunity Hub. Serial entrepreneur w/ 2 exits. Investor. Selective Advisor. Diversified @MarkBurnettTV @ABCSharktank @ADTheSeries. Diversifying startup culture. Emancipating capital (crowdfunding). Bringing authentic value.
The startups and companies that I've cofounded and/or advised have raised in excess of $20M in private equity. I'm the Cofounder of Opportunity Hub, a coworking space and accelerated located in downtown Atlanta, GA. I also founded the Opportunitiy Up // Unleashing Private Equity, a large scale conference that teaches the innovation, entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem. Over three days, we attract more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, small business owners and 100 accredited investors. I also serve as the lead access to capital coach for the Daymond John Academy. Daymond John is a featured Shark on the hit ABC (and now CNBC) show, Sharktank.
For 4+ years, I've been actively involved with crowdfunding as a respected authority, advisor, educator the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, particularly Titles II and III, a/k/a "equity based crowdfunding" as a respected advisor, educator and facilitator. Ultimately, I believe in the democratization and emancipation of the capital markets thereby allowing people the opportunity to invest in startups and early stage companies they are passionate about seeing grow via their investment, advocacy and support. I serve on the board of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA).
I diversified @MarkBurnettTV @ABCSharktank @ADTheSeries. We're now diversifying startup culture.