Justin Dawkins

Co-Founder, Board of Directors

2014 - Current

At Goodie Nation, we recognize that our communities hold the resources necessary to drive transformative change. However, a highly inefficient ecosystem often hinders progress. To combat this, we've developed a suite of programs to maximize the impact of existing resources. My role involves fundraising, company-building, business strategy, financing strategies, fostering relationships, and crafting business strategies to enhance the effectiveness of Goodie Nation's portfolio companies.

Board Member

2020

Managing Partner

2019 - 2023

I developed a new capital product known as the SPACE agreement and, with my partners, successfully raised and deployed over $51 million to Black founders, addressing consequential problems in healthcare, education, and the future of work. I was responsible for sourcing, conducting diligence, and managing investments for nearly 50% of Collab Capital's Fund I portfolio, and I spearheaded the firm's portfolio support initiatives.

Chief Executive Officer

2013 - 2021

Working with entrepreneurs, brands and businesses to maximize the utility and impact of their digital presence and assets.

Entrepreneur in Residence

2013 - 2013

Core objective: 1. Advocate for NewMe Founders 2. Assist start-up founders in navigating the start-up ecosystem in San Francisco. 3. Provide founders with tailored marketing and technology recommendations for their companies.

Founder

2012 - 2013

CTO

2008 - 2013

Define and develop technology strategies for the the DIGITALGUESTLIST.com platform. Additionally develop custom event marketing and event organization tools for event organizers.

Principal, CEO

2011 - 2013

Drive the strategic direction of the agency and its subsidiaries, develop core marketing and technology solutions for Drew's clients, build value in the business.

Director, New Media

2012 - 2013

Assist in discovering and defining key marketing objectives necessary to fulfill the vision for the Foundation and its initiatives. Additionally, responsible for developing core marketing and technology solutions for the Foundation while it obtains position as the leader of the national campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.

Marketing Technology Consultant

2008 - 2012

Design and develop online marketing solutions for the Church, lifestyle brands, film, TV, & music industries.