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Owner/Investor
Feb 2025
High Rise is a lifestyle wellness brand dedicated to bringing non-alcoholic, effects-based beverages to the market. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences through innovative, functional drinks that combine exceptional flavor with the benefits of natural ingredients.
Founded on the passion and culture of Charlestons vibrant beaches, High Rise is inspired by the joy of shared moments and the beauty of nature. Our beverages are crafted to enhance your well-being and fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
Our journey began with a dedication to natural health and wellness, using simple, real, and effective ingredients. At High Rise, we are not merely crafting beverages; we are leading an evolution in the beverage industry one can at a time. Join us in embracing the magic of High Rise and celebrating a healthier, more vibrant way of living.
Explore our range of beverages at highrisebev.com and connect with us to learn more about our story and mission.
Owner/Investor
Feb 2024
Love home runs? Youre in the right place. Home Run Dugout (HRD) is a brand new way to play Americas pastime.
HRD is a baseball/softball-themed entertainment company looking to “Make America’s pastime more accessible and entertaining for players of all ages and skill levels.” The experience is centered around HRD’s patented Batting Bays where players compete against friends/family/coworkers in various batting games tailored to all skill levels using proprietary ground-up pitching machines and virtual baseball stadiums. Additionally, HRD locations offer high-quality food and beverage offerings from a full-service sports bar/restaurant.
After proving the concept’s popularity and economics at their first facility in Round Rock, TX, HRD recently opened its first full-scale venue in Katy, TX. Backed by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan (Ryan-Sanders Baseball) and entertainment industry experts Ring on Hook and Arco Murray (TopGolf, iFly, Chicken N Pickle, PuttShack, Andretti, etc.) HRD is on track to open 3-5 additional facilities in the next three years. Additionally, HRD started execution on a product licensing strategy that leverages their patented technology to put HRD Batting Bays into partner facilities.
Owner/Investor
Aug 2021
Nashvilles On-Demand Sports Talk Network: covering the Titans, Preds, Vols, Vandy, the SEC, and more. LIVE shows weekday mornings (8am) and evenings (8pm) on Facebook (facebook.com/atozsportsnashville) and Twitter (@atozsports). Instagram @atozsports.
Board Member
Nov 2019
Music City Baseball, LLC (“MCB”) is an organization of Nashville business, sports, music and community leaders. MCB is committed to bringing a Major League Baseball franchise to the City of Nashville as a central piece of a mixed-use, multi-themed family, sports, and entertainment district.
Our focus is to secure Major League Baseball approval of an expansion franchise in Nashville, although relocation and rebranding of an existing franchise would also be considered. Our goal is to complete construction of a new baseball stadium by early 2025 and commence competition in the Spring of 2025.
Greatness holds no boundary to time and while honoring Nashville's past, we swing for the Stars of tomorrow.
At Music City Baseball, our mission overlaps with that of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. We recognize the heroism of the Negro League Baseball players; we understand that They Played for Us.
That’s why Music City Baseball has formed a strong partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. We believe in the mission of the Museum. We want to honor the Negro Leagues for its contributions to baseball and to American society. In turn, the Museum supports our mission and believes that Nashville can support a Major League Baseball franchise.
Follow our journey at: www.mlbmusiccity.com
Key opinion leader/Investor
Aug 2017
Visionary is a venture capital firm that invests in the most promising emerging ophthalmology companies in medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
With many breakthrough ophthalmic technologies and platforms on the horizon, Visionary Venture Fund was created to help these companies by contributing clinical expertise, commercialization know-how, and growth capital. We work hand-in-hand with todays most promising ophthalmic technologies to create tomorrows commercial blockbusters.
Were looking for visionary entrepreneurs, proven teams, and strong IP to create exciting ideas that address large unmet needs in ophthalmology in order to create market-leading businesses. We are a focused venture capital fund from round A to commercialization. Our target investments range from $500K to $5M in financing rounds ranging from $5M to $15MM. We seek to be lead investors and a partner of choice in our deals as we bring a strong KOL doctor partnership to the table.
Vice President, Board Member, & Owner/Investor
Nov 2016
Inspired by a tropical oasis, the brand new, 165-room Margaritaville Hotel Nashville is a full-service urban retreat for serious music fanatics or seekers of adventure. Offering amenities & services that create the perfect setting to rev up for rocking or chill down for relaxing, either way you want to play, we get it. Conveniently located 2 blocks south of Broadway/Bridgestone arena, we offer two diverse dining experiences, a rooftop pool, live music and multiple event spaces throughout the hotel.
Our crew is keen on attention to detail and customer service. Following our motto: Every Guest, Every Time, our urban oasis brings an entirely different vacation experience to the heart of Music City.
Whatever brings you to Nashville, we’ll give you a front row seat to the action in this vibrant city and a relaxing port to recharge for another day of “living life like a song.”
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2025
Owner/Investor
Feb 2025
High Rise is a lifestyle wellness brand dedicated to bringing non-alcoholic, effects-based beverages to the market. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences through innovative, functional drinks that combine exceptional flavor with the benefits of natural ingredients.
Founded on the passion and culture of Charlestons vibrant beaches, High Rise is inspired by the joy of shared moments and the beauty of nature. Our beverages are crafted to enhance your well-being and fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
Our journey began with a dedication to natural health and wellness, using simple, real, and effective ingredients. At High Rise, we are not merely crafting beverages; we are leading an evolution in the beverage industry one can at a time. Join us in embracing the magic of High Rise and celebrating a healthier, more vibrant way of living.
Explore our range of beverages at highrisebev.com and connect with us to learn more about our story and mission.
2024
Owner/Investor
Feb 2024
Love home runs? Youre in the right place. Home Run Dugout (HRD) is a brand new way to play Americas pastime.
HRD is a baseball/softball-themed entertainment company looking to “Make America’s pastime more accessible and entertaining for players of all ages and skill levels.” The experience is centered around HRD’s patented Batting Bays where players compete against friends/family/coworkers in various batting games tailored to all skill levels using proprietary ground-up pitching machines and virtual baseball stadiums. Additionally, HRD locations offer high-quality food and beverage offerings from a full-service sports bar/restaurant.
After proving the concept’s popularity and economics at their first facility in Round Rock, TX, HRD recently opened its first full-scale venue in Katy, TX. Backed by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan (Ryan-Sanders Baseball) and entertainment industry experts Ring on Hook and Arco Murray (TopGolf, iFly, Chicken N Pickle, PuttShack, Andretti, etc.) HRD is on track to open 3-5 additional facilities in the next three years. Additionally, HRD started execution on a product licensing strategy that leverages their patented technology to put HRD Batting Bays into partner facilities.
2023
2021
Owner/Investor
Aug 2021
Nashvilles On-Demand Sports Talk Network: covering the Titans, Preds, Vols, Vandy, the SEC, and more. LIVE shows weekday mornings (8am) and evenings (8pm) on Facebook (facebook.com/atozsportsnashville) and Twitter (@atozsports). Instagram @atozsports.
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