Experience

Forté Ventures

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

• Founder, CEO & Managing Partner

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  Atlanta, GA and Silicon Valley, CA Forté Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that collaborates and co-invests with corporate strategic partners in technology companies across diversified industry sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Focus areas include Information Technology, Insurance Tech, Financial Tech, SportsTech, On-Demand Tech/Services, Mobility, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Industrial Technology. Initial investments generally range between $3-5 million and typically include participation from leading corporate… Show more Forté Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that collaborates and co-invests with corporate strategic partners in technology companies across diversified industry sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Focus areas include Information Technology, Insurance Tech, Financial Tech, SportsTech, On-Demand Tech/Services, Mobility, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Industrial Technology. Initial investments generally range between $3-5 million and typically include participation from leading corporate strategic partners as co-investors. For more information visit www.forteventures.com. Show less



Junior Achievement of Georgia

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Committee, Board Chair, Treasurer

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Atlanta, GA Board Chair 2023-2025 Vice Chair 2021-2023 (2 years) Treasurer 2017-2023 (6 years) Executive Committee Board Member 2013-present (10 years) Board Member 2010-Present (13 years)



National Venture Capital Association

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Venture Group, Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  The mission of the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) is to advance the global competitiveness of the U.S. venture capital industry. The NVCA Corporate Venture Group (CVG) and its symbiotic relationship with the mission is to advance the competitiveness of the dynamic global innovation ecosystem through collaboration with the venture community. The CVG fulfills the information, education, and networking needs of corporations, enabling them to accelerate the progress of innovation and… Show more The mission of the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) is to advance the global competitiveness of the U.S. venture capital industry. The NVCA Corporate Venture Group (CVG) and its symbiotic relationship with the mission is to advance the competitiveness of the dynamic global innovation ecosystem through collaboration with the venture community. The CVG fulfills the information, education, and networking needs of corporations, enabling them to accelerate the progress of innovation and growth through successful strategic venturing. Show less



Jump

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Jump is the operating system for live sports events...a technology platform specifically built to personalize the fan experience and unlock new revenue opportunities for teams. https://jump.com



Evident

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

• Board Member

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Atlanta, GA



Sprockets

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Charleston, SC



Car IQ Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area



Blueprint Title

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Nashville, TN



Verusen

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Atlanta, GA



Gradient AI

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Boston, MA



HOMEE, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Tampa, FL



RapidSOS

• United States
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  New York City, NY



Urgently

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Tysons Corner, VA



Medallia

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Observer

  • May 2018 - Oct 2020

  New York City, NY Stella Services (acquired by Medallia)



Arcapita

• Bahrain
• Investment Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Venture Capital

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2011

  Atlanta, GA Co-founded the Venture Capital line of business at Arcapita Bank. Raised a $200 million growth stage venture capital fund in 2006. Managed investment activity across information technology, communications, energy and industrial technology sectors.



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2007 - Nov 2007

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Partner

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2005



Itron, Inc.

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2005



Cordova Ventures

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

• Partner

  • Jun 2000 - Nov 2003

  Atlanta, GA Cordova Intellimedia Ventures fund - Internet, digital media, communications, software Industrial Technology Ventures fund - materials, process technology, automation & control, wireless



Digital Envoy

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2001 - Oct 2002

  Atlanta, GA Compensation Committee



NCR Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Strategic Business Development

  • Apr 1997 - Jun 2000

  Atlanta, GA



Li'l Dino Deli & Grill

• Entrepreneur/Owner - Regional Franchisee/Area Developer

  • 1992 - 1997

  Atlanta, GA



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern - Multimedia Consumer Segment Division

  • Jun 1991 - Aug 1991

  Greater Atlanta Area



Atlanta Braves

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern - Sales & Marketing

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1990

  Atlanta, GA