Chelsea Celistan is a Principal at Avante Capital Partners. Based in New York, Chelsea is responsible for identifying, underwriting, executing and managing investment opportunities. Chelsea joined Avante in 2024. Chelsea has over 11 years of middle-market investing experience. Prior to Avante, Chelsea worked as a Vice President at Providence Equity Partners, where she focused on…
Jason Pompey is an entrepreneurial business development professional pursuing a career in the independent sponsor ecosystem. He has hands-on experience sourcing deals, building founder relationships, and driving outreach strategies through his background in sales, real estate investment, and capital sourcing. Jason developed his interest in the independent sponsor model after studying leaders such as Bakari…
Fritz Desir is the Founding Partner of AWSM LABS, an applied AI consultancy helping mid-market enterprises turn AI into a force multiplier for efficiency and growth. With more than 20 years of experience in digital experience design, strategy, and product development, Fritz previously served as North America Head of Strategic Design at BCG and as…
Partner in Bain’s Private Equity Group. Focus on Healthcare and Business Services investing.
James H. Spann Jr. Founder and General Partner, Boyd Street Ventures, LLC James H. Spann Jr. is a visionary leader and the driving force behind Boyd Street Ventures (BSV), a pioneering venture capital firm based in Norman, Oklahoma. As one of the few Black-led venture capital firms in the United States, BSV is dedicated to…