Experience

Compass For Life

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• US Market Coordinator

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Compass For Life gives you the inspiration to define your Super North Star, the courage to pursue it and the support you need to reach it. Four simple cardinals – Super North Star, Ethos, Strategist and Warrior Spirit – bely a coaching programme of remarkable depth and adaptability. One which, when delivered correctly, can cater to the FTSE chief executive, the international sports team captain and the primary school child. Underpinned by rigorous academic research, rooted in… Show more Compass For Life gives you the inspiration to define your Super North Star, the courage to pursue it and the support you need to reach it. Four simple cardinals – Super North Star, Ethos, Strategist and Warrior Spirit – bely a coaching programme of remarkable depth and adaptability. One which, when delivered correctly, can cater to the FTSE chief executive, the international sports team captain and the primary school child. Underpinned by rigorous academic research, rooted in the experiences of an SAS major, delivered by a team of nationally and internationally recognised experts; Compass For Life was designed to help any person or organisation, no matter what their background, experience a renaissance and be brave enough to be the best version of themselves. Show less



SpotOn

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Development

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States Kyle is a leader in Corporate Development at SpotOn, a prominent software and payment company specializing in solutions for restaurants, retail businesses, and enterprise venues. SpotOn has been selected as the point-of-sale (POS) provider for over 10,000 businesses. SpotOn has recently secured $300 million in Series F funding. This successful funding round has increased SpotOn's valuation to $3.6 billion. The company intends to utilize the funds to further enhance their technology… Show more Kyle is a leader in Corporate Development at SpotOn, a prominent software and payment company specializing in solutions for restaurants, retail businesses, and enterprise venues. SpotOn has been selected as the point-of-sale (POS) provider for over 10,000 businesses. SpotOn has recently secured $300 million in Series F funding. This successful funding round has increased SpotOn's valuation to $3.6 billion. The company intends to utilize the funds to further enhance their technology products, enabling businesses to adapt to the changing demands of today's consumers. Over the past year, a significant number of businesses have chosen SpotOn as their technology partner, resulting in a threefold growth in SpotOn's restaurant segment. Dragoneer Investment Group, a growth-oriented investment firm, led the funding round, which also saw continued investment from existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), DST Global, Franklin Templeton, and Mubadala Investment Company. Additionally, G Squared joined as a new investor in the last round. Show less



Amedici

• Lithuania
• Capital Markets

• Director/Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  London / Vilnius / Luxembourg Kyle led the R&D project with plans to leverage new cutting-edge technology to transform equity capital markets. Whilst planning to compliment the Yokiki pay electronic cash settlement, execution layer. The platform intended to utilize DLT and tokenization of equity assets to incentivize transactions, personalized insights, and new investment opportunities. The company started prototyping joined the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, was accepted into the LBChain program with the… Show more Kyle led the R&D project with plans to leverage new cutting-edge technology to transform equity capital markets. Whilst planning to compliment the Yokiki pay electronic cash settlement, execution layer. The platform intended to utilize DLT and tokenization of equity assets to incentivize transactions, personalized insights, and new investment opportunities. The company started prototyping joined the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, was accepted into the LBChain program with the ECB/Lithuanian Central Bank, the company received a seed round term sheet from a European VC Fund, the founder ultimately turned down. The company generated revenue with its first client over 18 sprints, getting traction early in 2020, then SARS COVID-2 hit. Founder ended up in the Hospital. Show less



HausBanc Ltd

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Director/Co-Founder

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2020

  London, England, United Kingdom The company was a comprehensive advisory and management consulting company that served Corporates, Family Offices, Funds, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) investors. Services encompassed various areas, including venture capital, private equity, new issue global credit, and management consulting. In the realm of venture capital, we provided expert guidance on identifying high-potential early-stage companies and making informed investment decisions aligned with clients' risk… Show more The company was a comprehensive advisory and management consulting company that served Corporates, Family Offices, Funds, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) investors. Services encompassed various areas, including venture capital, private equity, new issue global credit, and management consulting. In the realm of venture capital, we provided expert guidance on identifying high-potential early-stage companies and making informed investment decisions aligned with clients' risk appetite and long-term objectives. For private equity, our tailored advisory services involved evaluating investment opportunities, assisting in deal structuring, and optimizing portfolio performance through active management strategies. The firms specialization in new issue global credit allowed the group to analyze and assess credit opportunities from a relative value perspective. Further conducted quant research providing recommendations that helped clients identify fixed-income investments offering attractive risk-adjusted returns in the dynamic global credit landscape. Furthermore, the management consulting services focused on strategic planning, operational excellence, risk management, and performance enhancement. In addition to the comprehensive services, the firm had a notable success story from one of our founders. This founder had spun off early from the company to execute an idea that was hatched at HausBanc. The spinoff founder successfully executed deals worth over $3 billion and was backed by Barclays. This success story exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation fostered within the company, driving individuals to pursue their ideas and contribute to the broader industry. By leveraging our deep industry expertise, comprehensive research capabilities, and collaborative approach, we aimed to provide unparalleled guidance that empowered clients to capitalize on investment opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize their portfolios for long-term success. Show less



Yokiki

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services

• Director/Co-Founder

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

  London, England, United Kingdom Yokiki Pay was a peer-to-peer electronic payment network, co-founded with Gary Rowe, Jim Burton & Barry Childe, which reached an Alpha test environment stage. The project aimed to address the challenges faced by financial institutions dispersing funds at an individual level. The network focused on funding green, infrastructure, development, and impact projects through corporates in emerging economies while reducing theft, corruption, and counterfeiting. It utilized digital signatures… Show more Yokiki Pay was a peer-to-peer electronic payment network, co-founded with Gary Rowe, Jim Burton & Barry Childe, which reached an Alpha test environment stage. The project aimed to address the challenges faced by financial institutions dispersing funds at an individual level. The network focused on funding green, infrastructure, development, and impact projects through corporates in emerging economies while reducing theft, corruption, and counterfeiting. It utilized digital signatures for secure asset transfer and supported offline receipt of payments. Communication within the network was designed to be asynchronous, considering intermittent connectivity. The network incorporated a reputation system that promoted a meritocracy and entrepreneurship, contributing to faster economic recovery. The proposed workflow involved an international body providing foreign direct investment to corporates that met specific requirements. A dispersal profile was created to allocate and track the funds, which were collected in suitable currencies and stored in auditable segregated accounts. Assets were generated within the network, and ownership was transferred to recipients through a payment process. Recipients could only spend these assets with approved third parties, reducing the potential for fraud. Once spent, the assets could become fungible and function as electronic money, further incentivizing the recipients through their reputation within the network. Each peer provided services to assist with asset tracking and other operations, and messages between peers were kept confidential to minimize information leaks related to financial data. Key management was implemented using digital signatures and a hierarchical deterministic approach for key generation. A cryptographic seed was used to generate private and public keys, and the seed was stored on the recipient's device, encrypted with a passphrase known only to the recipient. Show less



Volopa Capital

• United Kingdom
• Investment Banking

• Director

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  London, England, United Kingdom Volopa Capital, was an FCA regulated financial advisory firm spun up to test a thesis regarding capital markets investments in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS). Which is a priority for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) missions. The firm was owned by the United Kingdom's former Head of Special Forces Operations & Counter Terrorism - Mr. Floyd Woodrow, MBE DCM. Floyd was one of the youngest soldiers ever to be selected for the UK's elite Special Air Service… Show more Volopa Capital, was an FCA regulated financial advisory firm spun up to test a thesis regarding capital markets investments in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS). Which is a priority for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) missions. The firm was owned by the United Kingdom's former Head of Special Forces Operations & Counter Terrorism - Mr. Floyd Woodrow, MBE DCM. Floyd was one of the youngest soldiers ever to be selected for the UK's elite Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) 22 at the age of 22. He went on to lead the organization in talent recruitment among other initiatives. Volopa Capital was a leader in securing sell side financial advisory mandates for the World Bank Group's IFC investment targets in emerging markets. The team originated, negotiated, and executed equity/debt transactions, while raising indications of interest for targets of PE funds and other sovereign, sub-sovereign investors. Kyle went on to lead a mandate for a Telecom group (MNO) / Tier 1 network switching business based in Beirut and the Central African Republic. During which time he co-led IFC, IDA and MIGA investment professionals, its committee and parallel lenders through due diligence in packing a combination of equity, mezzanine debt. In the middle of a conflict zone where 2,000+ MINUSCA UN Peacekeepers were operating a peacekeeping mission. Prior to the Wagner Group arriving. Additionally, Volopa Capital demonstrated expertise in identifying, structuring, negotiating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures for both private and to be listed companies. Their proficiency in complex valuation exercises. Volopa Capital's commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for companies led them to run transactions from start to finish. They were highly skilled in advising businesses on balance sheet, cap table restructuring and providing specialized financing and advisory services to a range of financial institutions and corporate clients. Show less



Morgan Stanley

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Advisor Associate

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Palm Beach, Florida Kyle joined Morgan Stanley Wealth Management amidst the ongoing merger with Smith Barney, he had the privilege of identifying a valuable relationship with the founder of a leading Chinese payments provider. Subsequently shortly after, he was inspired to venture to London, thus commencing his career internationally within the financial epicenter of the City of London & Mayfair. Focusing in on the emerging financial breakthroughs in the technology landscape.



VALIC

• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • 2010 - 2011

  Nashua, NH During Kyle's time as a Financial Advisor, he managed fixed income, equities and annuity portfolios. Kyle had the opportunity to meet and work under the leadership of Mr. Benmosche at A.I.G. As the new CEO at AIG, Bob came out of retirement in 2009 to turn around the company and repay the $182 billion bailout from the federal government. Instead of breaking up the company, Bob focused on strengthening its core insurance businesses and selling noncore operations. Kyle was a leader in the… Show more During Kyle's time as a Financial Advisor, he managed fixed income, equities and annuity portfolios. Kyle had the opportunity to meet and work under the leadership of Mr. Benmosche at A.I.G. As the new CEO at AIG, Bob came out of retirement in 2009 to turn around the company and repay the $182 billion bailout from the federal government. Instead of breaking up the company, Bob focused on strengthening its core insurance businesses and selling noncore operations. Kyle was a leader in the Government and Public Markets Group Financial Planning and Pension accounts. A.I.G. successfully repaid the bailout by the end of 2012, generating a $23 billion profit. Show less



SunGard - now part of FIS

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proprietary Trader, U.S. Equities Long/Short

  • 2008 - 2009

  Miami Beach, Florida As a former proprietary trader at Assent LLC, a subsidiary of SunGard Data Systems, now FIS. Kyle's role revolved around NASDAQ/NYSE equities trading and leveraging the cutting-edge technology. The firm was dedicated to providing the best tech stack and market access for prop traders, trading groups, institutions, and hedge funds. Within this dynamic environment, my responsibilities encompassed executing long/short equity trades. Kyle worked closely with automated, remote, and institutional… Show more As a former proprietary trader at Assent LLC, a subsidiary of SunGard Data Systems, now FIS. Kyle's role revolved around NASDAQ/NYSE equities trading and leveraging the cutting-edge technology. The firm was dedicated to providing the best tech stack and market access for prop traders, trading groups, institutions, and hedge funds. Within this dynamic environment, my responsibilities encompassed executing long/short equity trades. Kyle worked closely with automated, remote, and institutional traders leveraging our robust order desk services. Additionally, Kyle actively engaged in networking activities, ensuring seamless connectivity within the trading ecosystem. Risk management played a crucial role in my position as a proprietary trader. Kyle utilized advanced tools and techniques to mitigate risk and safeguard the interests of our clients. As a technologically-driven proprietary trader, Kyle was involved in system requirements and configuration, collaborating with our team to optimize trading systems and ensure seamless operations. He also had experience with the ANVIL Trading Software, an advanced platform that facilitated efficient order execution and trade management. Moreover, Kyle had familiarity with the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) Protocol, using electronic communication tools based on this protocol to facilitate efficient trade-related messaging. By combining his expertise in equities trading and cutting-edge technology, Kyle strived to drive success for Assent LLC. He was dedicated to staying at the forefront of the industry, continuously seeking innovative solutions and leveraging advanced technologies to optimize trading strategies and maximize returns. Show less



Mozoom.

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Director/Founder

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Mozoom was a vibrant, community-driven platform that aimed to awaken the sleeping genius within its members. Offering a diverse range of podcasts in various categories, interests, and learning centers. Mozoom could explore personal development, finances, health, fashion, etiquette, pets, extreme sports, and more. The platform encouraged individuals to unlock their potential and empower others through dynamic member pages, showcasing their skills and assets. Mozoom thrived on its… Show more Mozoom was a vibrant, community-driven platform that aimed to awaken the sleeping genius within its members. Offering a diverse range of podcasts in various categories, interests, and learning centers. Mozoom could explore personal development, finances, health, fashion, etiquette, pets, extreme sports, and more. The platform encouraged individuals to unlock their potential and empower others through dynamic member pages, showcasing their skills and assets. Mozoom thrived on its empowered member community, where ideas, creativity, and imagination flourished. By becoming a member, individuals could create a profile and share their wealth of knowledge, exciting features, and network with friends. Whether seeking advice on handling financial situations or desiring insights from successful millionaires, Mozoom connected members with like-minded individuals and experts who could guide them towards success. At Mozoom, secrets to success were unveiled across various aspects of life. Members discovered how others would tackle situations similar to theirs, gained inspiration, and offered valuable advice to those in need. The platform facilitated searching, learning, and sharing common wisdom. Members on Mozoom had the ability to upload photos, audios, videos, and URLs of relevant media, while also creating a short summary of their content. They could submit tags to categorize their media, share content with friends via email or SMS, and even maintain a blog. Additionally, members could track the popularity of their content through view counts, mark their progress as empowered with Zoomafication, and create a Zoomfolio—a curated collection of their achievements and interests. Mozoom provided a space for members to define their chief aim and visualize their goals through a Vision Board. During its existence, Mozoom offered countless opportunities for personal growth and empowerment. Members were able to unleash their inner genius and inspire others within the community Show less



Hercules Angels

• United States
• Capital Markets

• Director/Founder

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2007

  Boca Raton, Florida, United States Hercules Angels, was an angel investment network, it was founded with the mission of helping America and the world overcome some of the greatest challenges of its time. The Angel network of Hercules Angels worked tirelessly to identify entrepreneurs who were setting new standards with their innovative ideas, products, and services. The next step was to match each qualified entrepreneur or company with the proper management, plans, and financial support to accelerate the growth of the… Show more Hercules Angels, was an angel investment network, it was founded with the mission of helping America and the world overcome some of the greatest challenges of its time. The Angel network of Hercules Angels worked tirelessly to identify entrepreneurs who were setting new standards with their innovative ideas, products, and services. The next step was to match each qualified entrepreneur or company with the proper management, plans, and financial support to accelerate the growth of the company on its path to becoming an industry leader. While the future of America and the world seemed bright, there were still challenges that needed to be addressed. From the lack of successful operating models in public K-12 school systems, failing to prepare half of young Americans to compete in a global marketplace for high-paying jobs, to the negative saving rate for unprepared Baby Boomers facing retirement, and the Federal budget deficits in entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare—there was a lot of work to be done. Hercules Angels sought to develop long-term relationships with investors, managers, and entrepreneurs in the areas of its focus and expertise. These areas of business ranged from technology, media, telecommunications, real estate, entertainment, to education. Show less



J.P. Turner & Company, LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Securities Analyst

  • 2003 - 2004

  Boca Raton, Fl Kyle demonstrated strong analytical and quantitative skills. He effectively utilized these skills to analyze complex data and make informed investment decisions. Additionally, Kyle's strong writing and communication skills allowed him to effectively convey investment strategies and recommendations to clients and team members. He excelled in managing evolving workflows and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion. Kyle's ability to multitask and collaborate with teams contributed… Show more Kyle demonstrated strong analytical and quantitative skills. He effectively utilized these skills to analyze complex data and make informed investment decisions. Additionally, Kyle's strong writing and communication skills allowed him to effectively convey investment strategies and recommendations to clients and team members. He excelled in managing evolving workflows and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion. Kyle's ability to multitask and collaborate with teams contributed to efficient and effective project execution. He was proactive and resourceful, consistently taking the initiative to drive results and find innovative solutions. Kyle was comfortable using vertically specific tools and had a rudimentary understanding of alternative data sources, recognizing their value in the investment process. Show less