LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from South Carolina State University and a Master of Science in Project Management from Johns Hopkins University. Former Lead COS Engineer for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Experience: Specializes in investment deal structuring, project management, and capital investment strategies, with a track record of successfully structuring multimillion-dollar deals and guiding investment development projects from inception to execution. His expertise includes risk-adjusted financial modeling and developing investment frameworks that align with both institutional and retail investor needs.
Team Role: As the Investment & Development Lead, Ben focuses on business growth initiatives, portfolio development, and long-term financial planning. His ability to assess investment viability and execute data-driven financial structuring ensures that capital is deployed effectively to maximize returns and minimize risk.
BEN TEASDEL III
PRINCIPAL | DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPAL | MANAGEMENT
LATARSHA RIDDICK
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Education: Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Norfolk State University and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry and Supramolecular Systems from The University of Maryland College Park.
Experience: Brings 10+ years of experience in investment management, contract management, regulatory compliance, and strategic operational planning. LaTarsha has led SEC compliance initiatives for multiple investment funds, ensuring strict adherence to federal securities laws, investor disclosures, and reporting standards. She has successfully developed investment structures that comply with SEC regulations, positioning investment vehicles for long-term success.
Team Role: As the lead in investor relations, LaTarsha specializes in capital raising, campaign strategies, and investor engagement. She plays a pivotal role in crafting compelling investment narratives, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring investor confidence through transparency and compliance-driven practices. She will oversee all investor-facing communications and investor retention strategies.
RAUL RAMIREZ
principal| CAPITAL
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Education: Holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a Master in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.
Experience: Has extensive experience ensuring financial oversight, risk mitigation, and advanced financial reporting standards. Raul specializes in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, investor disclosures, and compliance reporting. He has led financial audit initiatives for large-scale investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with GAAP principles. His expertise extends to developing internal financial controls, optimizing tax-efficient investment strategies, and structuring performance-based investor reporting models. With a background in investment banking and financial auditing, Raul has played a critical role in developing compliance frameworks and implementing financial governance best practices.
Team Role: As the Compliance & Financial Reporting Specialist, Raul is responsible for maintaining adherence to all regulations. His expertise includes designing internal audit controls, managing investment fund reporting, and ensuring financial transparency across all investment vehicles.