Sprout Fund

Fund investments include Adaptive Pulse, DiveThru, DryRun, EZOps, Ideon, Playr.gg, Simplicity, SmartAccess, Truss Payments, and VitaminLab.

Founder and General Partner

Founderly.co

Clients include BDC, Plurilock Security, Elsi.ai / Stash, Pitchfest.org, Sprout Fund, and a number of other private companies.

CEO and Founder

Executive Advisor

Options-Traders.com

Conceived and developed options trading strategies and website for S&P 500 stocks.

Options Trader

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Developed investment strategies and signed up clients for leading investment management firm

Financial Advisor

Kohlberg Ventures

Financial and business consulting to portfolio companies including Halogen Media, Akademos, and Essential Entertainment

Consultant

XQuest LLC

Built community content and lead generation businesses at Advice.com and Service.com domains. Raised $1 million from angel and venture group. Hired and managed initial employees. Led product design and business development activities.

Swish Marketing, Inc.

Led Internet marketing firm that specialized in search optimization, keyword advertising, affiliate marketing, and lead generation. Self-funded company to reach early profitability, with 2007 revenues of $34 million. Hired and led management team and employees and negotiated potential acquisitions.

EXP Systems, Inc.

Conceived and developed Internet software company into industry leader. Hired key management team, initiated and closed over 50 customer and partner deals, and was lead spokesman for public relations, industry, and financial analysts. Raised $65 million in venture and debt financing and returned $15 million to investors.

VantagePoint Venture Partners

Evaluated business plans and company strategies, met company management, conducted due diligence, and closed $4 million investment in Internet Devices, a VPN start-up, sold in 2001 to Alcatel for $200 million.

Venture Advisor

Specialties: Strategy and business development, sales and marketing, raising capital and investing, leading and managing people

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