Jay Pendarvis is the Co-founder and CEO of Enclave Holdings, a strategic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) platform focused on the acquisition and long-term growth of small to mid-sized companies operating within the Intelligence Community. Backed by deep industry expertise and committed to national security objectives, Enclave partners with founders and teams to preserve mission-critical capabilities…
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…
Les Williams is a Certified Risk Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic enterprise risk management, engineering, enterprise sales and marketing, and M&A. Mr. Williams’ expertise is advising organizations on cyber risk, including developing response plans leading to more resilient outcomes. His unique background enables him to help businesses of various sizes, geographies,…
Emerging manager with 20+years of experience in infrastructure investing globally. Currently raising Fund I to invest in digital infrastructure in the U.S.
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…
At Flight Camp Ventures, we combine the best in finance, technology, sales, and marketing to fuel the growth of companies that have reached a pivotal moment. We invest in founders who have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale, as well as those seeking a long-term partner to help shape the future of their…
Brandon has a background in finance and focuses on guiding clients through the complex intersection of tax law, business strategy, and public policy. After earning his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law, he began his career in Big 4 public accounting, advising multinational clients on cross-border structuring and international tax compliance. Brandon later served as…
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…