Experience

TenSquared Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Managing Partner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States TenSquared Capital (10SQ) is a growth equity firm focused on Inflection Point Investing in the Digital Asset Ecosystem.



10T Holdings

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & Co-Founder

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Co-Founder and Partner of 10T Holdings - a $1.2Bn AUM growth-stage private equity fund with 26 portfolio companies operating in the blockchain industry. (10tfund.com)



ACTUAL (Element Group)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO & Managing Director

  • May 2017 - Jul 2019

  Greater Los Angeles Area Founded a U.S. fintech investment bank focused on the emerging asset class of digital assets. Developed four synergistic businesses on the platform: advisory and corporate finance, asset management, sales & trading, and technology services. Created a client-focused organization and advised on $300MM+ in projects. Built a leading industry brand through thought leadership and excellence in execution. Worked closely with four separate sets of regulators.



The Argon Group

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Greater Los Angeles Area The Argon Group was an investment banking and advisory firm in Los Angeles focused on the digital asset and blockchain space. The group developed technical placement solutions, including digital tokens powered by advanced smart contracts, which Argon operated through a digital asset placement platform TokenHub. The group also operated digital asset mining facilities, which it eventually divested.



Rosemount Consulting Partners LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director - Corporate Finance, Principal Investing, and Restructuring

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  New York, Los Angeles Led a practice providing corporate finance advice to insurance companies and alternative asset managers on investment and workout / restructuring opportunities with on-balance sheet subrogated and non-core assets. Assisted at key points of the investment cycle: asset selection, asset and liability management, restructuring, on-the-ground expertise and execution, due diligence, transaction structuring, and creative financing across the capital stack. Developed a risk management framework for… Show more Led a practice providing corporate finance advice to insurance companies and alternative asset managers on investment and workout / restructuring opportunities with on-balance sheet subrogated and non-core assets. Assisted at key points of the investment cycle: asset selection, asset and liability management, restructuring, on-the-ground expertise and execution, due diligence, transaction structuring, and creative financing across the capital stack. Developed a risk management framework for data-driven trade finance underwriting technology platform. Show less



TNK BP

• Executive Vice President, Strategy & M&A

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

  Moscow, Russian Federation Led of a company-wide strategy and M&A business function for TNK-BP, a $60Bn market cap energy company acquired by Rosneft in 2012. Responsible for strategic planning, asset portfolio optimization, sourcing and execution of high priority inorganic options (M&A). Reported directly to the CEO, led extensive work with the Board of Directors on corporate strategy and capital allocation, member of the investment committee. Engaged with representatives of key shareholders on strategic and IR matters.… Show more Led of a company-wide strategy and M&A business function for TNK-BP, a $60Bn market cap energy company acquired by Rosneft in 2012. Responsible for strategic planning, asset portfolio optimization, sourcing and execution of high priority inorganic options (M&A). Reported directly to the CEO, led extensive work with the Board of Directors on corporate strategy and capital allocation, member of the investment committee. Engaged with representatives of key shareholders on strategic and IR matters. Managed a team of 100+ direct and “dotted line” cross-functional reports. Show less



Morgan Stanley

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2009 - 2010

  London, United Kingdom Provided strategic, corporate finance, principal investment, and M&A advice to emerging markets companies and sovereign entities. Extensive background and experience in the energy, natural resources, and financial institutions sectors. A nine-year career at Morgan Stanley - starting as an Analyst in New York through to Executive Director in London & Moscow (over $25Bn in deal volume).

• Vice President

  • 2007 - 2009

  London, United Kingdom

• Associate

  • 2004 - 2007

  Greater New York City Area

• Analyst

  • 2001 - 2004