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Wesley Barnett
General Partner at TampaBay.Ventures
Winter Haven, Florida
Overview
Wesley Barnett, a General Partner at TampaBay.Ventures, has a strong background in online marketing, business strategy, and investments, with a focus on sectors like lodging/hospitality and real estate/PropTech. With an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and experience as President of Lakeland Hospitality Group, he has successfully invested in companies like Hook Security at the seed stage.
Work Experience
General Partner
2021 - Current
Early-stage seed capital fund focusing on Lakeland and Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Ventures is committed to the creation of a vibrant and internationally recognized startup ecosystem in the Tampa Bay region
President
2017
Hotel development in Lakeland Florida. SpringHill Suites Lakeland opened July 2020.
Partner
2015
Residential and commercial real estate firm which owns and manages it's portfolio properties.
Board Member
2017
Family-owned community bank founded in 1920 in Frostproof, FL
Citizens Bank & Trust is a full-service financial institution that offers the personalized service with the hometown-banking feel deserve.
Managing Partner
2009 - 2020
Treetop creates cloud-based software that empowers community engagement.
Director of Strategic Planning
2008 - 2009
TreeTop Commons creates cloud-based software that empowers community engagement.