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Garrison Gowens

US Partnerships at Cake Equity

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Garrison Gowens is currently serving as the US Partnerships at Cake Equity and as a member of the Investment Committee at Long Beach Accelerator. With a background as a VC-backed founder and a startup ecosystem builder, he brings expertise in early-stage investment and venture capital, specializing in sectors like Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Web3/Blockchain. Gowens has demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships and managing programs within the startup ecosystem, while also contributing to investment decisions as part of the Long Beach Accelerator's Investment Committee.

Work Experience 

CE

Cake Equity

  • US Partnerships

    2023 - Current

    Equity management software for today's most successful global startups

Pa

Plug and Play Tech Center

  • Mentor

    2024

Plug & Play Topeka is a Venture Capital company that offers corporate Innovation, open Innovation, and accelerator Programs.

plugandplaytechcenter.com
LB

Long Beach Accelerator

  • Investment Committee

    2023

FP

Franchise Player

  • Managing Partner

    2021

    Franchise Player serves as the bridge between athletes and brands. Understanding the needs and aspirations of both sides, we help craft partnerships that are beneficial, enduring, and meaningful.

GV

GoAhead Ventures

  • Venture Scout

    2022

    GoAhead VC is an early-stage venture fund with over $175M in AUM. We lead early-stage deals with checks from $200k to $1M.

GoAhead Ventures is an early stage Venture Capital fund based in Silicon Valley.

goaheadvc.com
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gener8tor

  • Investment Team

    2021 - 2022

    gener8tor is a global venture capital firm and nationally ranked accelerator that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, a worldwide network and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs. gener8tor was named the 2022 Global Venture Firm of the Year.

gBETA Urban League is a free seven-week, no-equity accelerator program.

gener8tor.com
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DMNSN

  • Co-Founder, Growth & Partnerships

    2021 - 2022

    Revolutionizing the way we value & consume music.

TC

The Confluent Group

  • Associate, Platform

    2020 - 2022

    Own Our Own is shaping the future of our neighborhoods through Private Equity. Learn more at ownourown.com

VC

Valence Community

  • Special Projects Consultant

    2019 - 2020

    *Recently acquired by Greenwood* Valence is a platform dedicated to creating new paths to success for Black professionals.

Valence is an internet company that connects, showcases, and empowers the global black professional community.

Raised $7,750,000.00 from Slauson & Co., SoftBank, Maveron, Notable Capital, Open Opportunity Fund, Silicon Valley Bank and Upfront Ventures.

valence.community
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Vector90

  • Program Director & Community Manager

    2019 - 2020

    Vector90 is a start-up incubator and cultural hub focused on creating an inclusive space for talented, underrepresented founders looking to accelerate their business.

  • Entrepreneur In Residence

    2018 - 2019

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