Brett Butler MBA FMVA®

Sales Director

Founder & CEO @ Brass Synergy — the vetted, talent ecosystem for Web3 professionals.

I’ll never forget the lemonade stand I ran when I was eight years old.

It only brought in $100…

But that hustle inspired me to try real estate, forex & stock trading

Ultimately allowing me to build a credit services company from 0 to $5M ARR.

And college? Graduated with a double major and double minor — but I was restless.

And with $5K in graduation money, I went all in on cryptocurrency—

And in 6 months, that investment multiplied to $250K.

I felt unstoppable, scaling a startup’s community to 50,000 and its market cap to over $100M.

But then it happened—

The founder did a rug pull; crashing the project, wiping out millions & turned my world upside down.

I had my Mike Tyson moment—realizing everyone’s got a plan ‘til they get punched in the mouth.

I had no choice but to keep going. So, I pivoted back to financial consulting, managing $50M.

But my entrepreneurial passion persisted.  

I went all in to find answers, and noticed something remarkable.

I connected with countless freelancers, professionals, & companies all who had a similar story.

Applying for countless roles to find out the company or role wasn’t legitimate.

Performing work and not getting paid or taking weeks to receive payment on freelancing platforms.

Or hiring someone only to receive late or poor quality work, costing much needed time and money

I knew there had to be a better way to network, transact, and source talent in a transparent way.

I just needed a sign and during my conversations I made a striking discovery.

Freelancers and Web3 users share a striking resemblance—

70% were millennials and Gen Z with similar age ranges, locations, and interests.

And when the world went remote, it was my cue that now was the time.

HireSphere AI was born—

An AI Powered, full automated, talent verification, recruitment, and workforce management platform with a global verified talent marketplace. 

A fusion of Web3, AI, and Blockchain revolutionizing how people hire and work 
→ Understanding what makes people top performers AND how to consistently validate those skills through robust interviews with deep people science
-> Creating digitally verifiable on-chain profiles to build trust & safety
-> Augmenting the process with AI to match talent with jobs, streamline hiring and verify history
-> Ultimately building the world's best verified global talent marketplace that supports fiat & crypto payments & rewards active members 

I started with a lemonade stand and a dream…

Now we have a global council of the world's best helping us.

And the best part is I’m just getting started.

Owner

• Serve as a consultant to educate individuals/businesses regarding Financial Wellness, Investment Due Diligence, Risk Management, and Financial Planning

• Services include Financial Goal Setting, Facilitating Education Webinars, 1 on 1 Conversations, Debt Management Strategies, Life Event Planning, and much more

• Assists startup clients with financial modeling beginning with identifying potential revenue drivers and assumptions to quantify those drivers.  Used information to create custom financial model for current/potential investors to secure additional capital.

• Currently working on my CFP designation (2023 estimated completion)

Brett Butler

Mitchell and Kuharsky CPA

-Assisting in preparing tax returns for 300 individuals and 200 small businesses, gaining hands-on experience with real-world tax scenarios, forms, and compliance.
-Aiding in bookkeeping duties for 200 small business including performing Quarterly Tax Reconciliation (IRS Forms 940 & 941 and SC Form WH-1605) and generating accurate 1099s and W-2s for business clients.
-Learning professional tax and accounting software (QuickBooks, Accounting CS, TaxDome, Drake Accounting), staying organized and efficient during busy tax deadlines.

Accounting Intern

Walmart

-Managed patient care records and conducted over 200 weekly insurance audits, identifying trends and discrepancies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
-Coordinated with healthcare professionals and insurance companies to resolve dozens of billing issues weekly.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

I know my path isn’t typical. Most accounting candidates didn’t spend years in pharmacy, but that experience has given me a unique perspective. I’ve worked in high-pressure environments where mistakes aren’t an option, solved problems in real time, and dealt with complex systems long before I ever touched a tax return. I didn’t choose accounting because it was the next logical step—I chose it because I thrive on structure, strategy, and making sense of the chaos. I’ve got the discipline of someone who’s worked in the real world, the adaptability of someone who’s changed careers, and the drive of someone who’s here to prove they belong. If you’re looking for a candidate who colors inside the lines, there are plenty of those out there. If you’re looking for someone who’s sharp, adaptable, and ready to bring a fresh perspective to the team, I'd love the opportunity to contribute. 

Professional Summary: 
I am an aspiring accounting professional currently completing prerequisite courses at Clemson University to prepare for the Master of Professional Accountancy degree program and the CPA exam beginning August 2025. My background in pharmacy instilled a strong sense of precision and attention to detail, while my business management education provided a solid foundation in financial concepts and introduced me to accounting principles. Through education, work experience, and volunteering, I am building a strong foundation in financial reporting, compliance, and problem-solving to launch a successful career in accounting.

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