Barry Givens

Managing Partner

2019 - Current

Investing in outstanding black founders by providing resources that enable them to responsibly grow and sustain profitable businesses.

Managing Director

2019 - 2022

CEO

2012 - 2018

Develop strategic and financial plans that are consistent with the vision of the company, engage in strategic partnerships, product development, and oversee fund raising strategies.

Sales Engineer and Project Manager

2011 - 2013

Sale power generation solutions for back up power, power plants, sound enclosures, and other applications. Also managed the manufacturing of the custom solutions from order to shipment.

Founder and Broker

2009 - 2010

Owned and operated a completely tech focused real estate brokerage. We were pioneers in providing virtual showings, offering digital closings, and utilizing other technology advancements in the real estate industry.

Mechanical Engineer

2004 - 2009

Worked as a manufacturing and design engineer for the mid size tractor division. Designed tooling, test fixtures, and components for tractors. Contributed to the factory master planning layout for the addition of new product. Managed the RUST initiative program to increase quality of units being shipped over seas.