After starting and selling 3 companies, Jay founded an M&A firm in NYC that became the leading firm in North America. From playing football at Nevada to the #1 Columbia Business School, Jay is the country's expert at the intersection of athletics and venture capital / private equity.
Pride, respect, and reputation is what keeps me going.
My career as an entrepreneur is highlighted with the businesses I started, grew, and sold. Along the way, I learned the most valuable asset in any business is its people.
Founder of Charleston's first remotely owned and operated A/C service and sales company, I designed and personally recruited a team of floor managers, technicians, and installers, and ultimately achieved a seven-figure.
Nationally featured innovative real estate brokerage with flexible online portal accessible from any device, leading to acquisition by larger brokerage featured in Pulitzer Prize-winning news outlet.
Advisory firm with $500m+ in assets under management and leader in small business M&A across North America. Designed, developed, and grew the company from inception to market leader.
The pioneer of industrialized construction where I oversaw the acquisition of a scalable infrastructure utilizing prefabrication and technology to deliver efficient software applications, managed a team of architects, engineers, contractors, and software designers.
Successfully managed retail and residential high-rise properties in downtown LA, led a new business in a new territory, became the youngest leader in the company.
An elite accelerator for former athletes to acquire, operate, and scale amazing businesses.
As someone who values education as the most important asset in life, you understand how it can enrich and transform one's knowledge and skills, helping businesses stay engaged and relevant in an ever-changing world.
Currently enrolled and pursuing my MBA to further my knowledge and abilities as a leader.
Masters of Arts in English Language and Literature.
Full football scholarship and Bachelor of Arts degree.
Scholar athlete and dedicated member of the community.