Garrison Gowens
US Partnerships @ Cake Equity | Investment Committee @ Long Beach Accelerator | Former VC-backed founder | Startup ecosystem builder
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Min Investment:
$20,000.00Max Investment:
$100,000.00Target Investment:
$100,000.00
Skills
Education
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Work Experience
2023
US Partnerships
2023
Equity management software for today's most successful global startups
Mentor
2024
2023
Investment Committee
2023
2021
Managing Partner
2021
Franchise Player serves as the bridge between athletes and brands. Understanding the needs and aspirations of both sides, we help craft partnerships that are beneficial, enduring, and meaningful.
2022
Venture Scout
2022
GoAhead VC is an early-stage venture fund with over $175M in AUM. We lead early-stage deals with checks from $200k to $1M.
2021 - 2022
Investment Team
2021 - 2022
gener8tor is a global venture capital firm and nationally ranked accelerator that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, a worldwide network and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs. gener8tor was named the 2022 Global Venture Firm of the Year.
2021 - 2022
Co-Founder, Growth & Partnerships
2021 - 2022
Revolutionizing the way we value & consume music.
2020 - 2022
Associate, Platform
2020 - 2022
Own Our Own is shaping the future of our neighborhoods through Private Equity. Learn more at ownourown.com
2019 - 2020
Special Projects Consultant
2019 - 2020
*Recently acquired by Greenwood* Valence is a platform dedicated to creating new paths to success for Black professionals.
2018 - 2020
Program Director & Community Manager
2019 - 2020
Vector90 is a start-up incubator and cultural hub focused on creating an inclusive space for talented, underrepresented founders looking to accelerate their business.
Entrepreneur In Residence
2018 - 2019