Experience

Protagonist

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States Protagonist is a venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage emerging technology businesses.



1/1 Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Founder & Chief Investment Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States 1 of a Kind Capital LLC is the private family office that focuses on venture investing, private equity, and alternative investments across a broad range of asset classes including real estate, technology, and structured credit.



Raise

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, Chairman and CEO

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois Raise is the world's leading platform for digital gift cards.



Mantis Venture Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  MANTIS is an early-stage technology investment firm supporting the most innovative companies across consumer tech, media & entertainment, distributed ledger and other emerging technologies.



Oath Gaming

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area Oath Gaming Inc is an esports holding company founded by gamers with a mission to build the next generation of competitive esports experiences. Its latest venture, OFFLINE is a national gaming and entertainment brand of lounges focused on the communal and social development of gaming.



CouponTrade

• Founder

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2013

  Chicago, IL - Las Vegas, NV CouponTrade is an online database of electronic and physical coupons that can be used for shopping both online and in-store. Coupons are redeemable at over 40,000 nationally recognized brands.



Cermak Fresh Market

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology, Innovation and Loyalty

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2010

  Chicago, IL Cermak Fresh Market is a leading, independently owned grocer headquartered in Chicago, IL. Since it's Founding in 1987, Cermak has specialized in fresh produce, ethnic groceries and quality meat selections. As one of the largest, privately owned businesses in the Midwest, Cermak operates 15 stores and employees over 2,000 associates. The company serves millions of customers every year and continues to rapidly expand its footprint having since opened new locations in Milwaukee, WI and… Show more Cermak Fresh Market is a leading, independently owned grocer headquartered in Chicago, IL. Since it's Founding in 1987, Cermak has specialized in fresh produce, ethnic groceries and quality meat selections. As one of the largest, privately owned businesses in the Midwest, Cermak operates 15 stores and employees over 2,000 associates. The company serves millions of customers every year and continues to rapidly expand its footprint having since opened new locations in Milwaukee, WI and the Chicagoland area. Show less