Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Repeat Founder
Started a prior company with $2M+ in funding or revenue, Greg ShepardFounder and Chief Executive OfficerBuilt and sold 12 companies. Four private equity awards for exits between $25M-$1B. Authored The Startup Lifecycle, hosts Forbes Podcast, delivered TEDx Talk. Knows how to build, scale, and exit., Jonathan EngleHead of MarketingFounded Startup Stack, scaled to 10,000+ members, sold to Startup Science. Leads marketing, sales, marketplace strategy, and M&A integration. Utah Army National Guard member., Gary HornHead of Service & OperationsWorked with Greg at AdAssured and Pepperjam. Consulted for early-stage ventures through BOSS Capital Partners. Brings 360° perspective on startup lifecycle and customer success., Gerardo OrtizHead of Product10+ years across engineering, product, management, and strategy with an entrepreneurship focused MBA. Background includes Fortune 100-scale tech work, international team leadership, and building a banking solution designed to support high-growth startups., Scott TaitChief Strategy Officer27-year Navy veteran. Commanded USS Mustin and USS Zumwalt. Built UC San Diego's National Security Innovation program. Helped defense startups raise $470M. Former CEO of Pacific Science & Engineering., Daniel DicksonChief Technology Officer20+ years building software for Fortune 500s and startups. Three successful exits with Greg. Specializes in architecture, team leadership, and shipping products that work., Darrell AllenHead of SalesTwo exits and over $3B in revenue generated for partners. Early internet pioneer who built one of the first 50 websites. Expert in large-scale affiliate marketing and direct sales, focusing on long-term alliances over short-term deals.