General Networking/Advice

  • Payne, Carl

    Carl Payne is an Assistant Director at HarbourVest Partners, where he focuses on internship and early talent strategy. He partners with business leaders, universities, and external organizations to develop talent pipelines and create opportunities for students and emerging professionals to gain meaningful exposure to the private markets industry. His work includes recruiting strategy, program development,…

  • Spencer, Jamaar Rashaad

    My professional background spans banking, business development, operations, and relationship management. Today, my focus is on deepening my understanding of credit, business finance, and enterprise systems while laying the foundation for a diversified portfolio of businesses. I am particularly interested in: I value thoughtful relationships with entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and professionals who are committed to…

  • Martin, Jason

    I am a commercial real estate broker with prior experience working with a CRE operating family office, and the private equity fund side of a Real estate investment trust. I would like to network.

  • Ashford, Adrian

    I specialize in helping PE/VC professionals, business owners, and athletes/entertainers make informed financial decisions across liquidity events, complex transactions, and IP-driven opportunities. My background spans tax law, wealth strategy, and valuation—giving me a unique ability to integrate transaction structuring, tax planning, asset protection, and valuation analysis. I work at the intersection of: M&A & deal…

  • Mmegwa, Luchi

    Luchi Mmegwa is a Managing Director at American Pacific Group. He is focused on sourcing, executing, and supporting investments across the firm. He leads investing activity in the industrial services vertical. Prior to joining American Pacific Group, Luchi was an investment professional in the Principal Investment Area at Goldman Sachs where he evaluated potential private…

  • McClennon, Jonathan

    U.S. Veteran and MBA graduate in Finance with over 10 years of experience across IT support, financial analysis, cybersecurity readiness, and business operations. Demonstrated success in implementing technical and compliance-driven projects, managing C-level reporting, and optimizing financial processes. Passed the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) exam and awaiting official DoD credential issuance. Adept in financial systems,…