Invests in
Locations:
Min Investment:
$500,000.00Max Investment:
$2,000,000.00Target Investment:
$750,000.00
Skills
Education
Lists including Justin
Work Experience
2014
Co-Founder, Board of Directors
2014
At Goodie Nation, we recognize that our communities hold the resources necessary to drive transformative change. However, a highly inefficient ecosystem often hinders progress. To combat this, we've developed a suite of programs to maximize the impact of existing resources. My role involves fundraising, company-building, business strategy, financing strategies, fostering relationships, and crafting business strategies to enhance the effectiveness of Goodie Nation's portfolio companies.
2020
Board Member
2020
2019 - 2023
Managing Partner
2019 - 2023
I developed a new capital product known as the SPACE agreement and, with my partners, successfully raised and deployed over $51 million to Black founders, addressing consequential problems in healthcare, education, and the future of work. I was responsible for sourcing, conducting diligence, and managing investments for nearly 50% of Collab Capital's Fund I portfolio, and I spearheaded the firm's portfolio support initiatives.
2013 - 2021
Chief Executive Officer
2013 - 2021
Working with entrepreneurs, brands and businesses to maximize the utility and impact of their digital presence and assets.
2013 - 2013
Entrepreneur in Residence
2013 - 2013
Core objective: 1. Advocate for NewMe Founders 2. Assist start-up founders in navigating the start-up ecosystem in San Francisco. 3. Provide founders with tailored marketing and technology recommendations for their companies.
2012 - 2013
Founder
2012 - 2013
2008 - 2013
CTO
2008 - 2013
Define and develop technology strategies for the the DIGITALGUESTLIST.com platform. Additionally develop custom event marketing and event organization tools for event organizers.
2011 - 2013
Principal, CEO
2011 - 2013
Drive the strategic direction of the agency and its subsidiaries, develop core marketing and technology solutions for Drew's clients, build value in the business.
2012 - 2013
Director, New Media
2012 - 2013
Assist in discovering and defining key marketing objectives necessary to fulfill the vision for the Foundation and its initiatives. Additionally, responsible for developing core marketing and technology solutions for the Foundation while it obtains position as the leader of the national campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.
2008 - 2012
Marketing Technology Consultant
2008 - 2012
Design and develop online marketing solutions for the Church, lifestyle brands, film, TV, & music industries.