Non-Executive Chairman, EAM PA

Mr. Besecker is Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Emerald Asset Management PA, LLC, parent company to four subsidiary investment advisory firms. He has over 30 years of experience in the money management business. Mr. Besecker led Emerald from a start-up investment/research firm in 1991 to a diversified asset management firm listed by Pensions & Investments as one of the largest money managers in the U.S. ranked by institutional tax-exempt assets. From an initial three employees in 1991, Emerald and its subsidiaries have grown to more than 40 employees located in offices in Leola, King of Prussia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Besecker has been a key investor and provided expertise to a number of early-stage venture capital projects and has been recognized for his achievements in the venture capital community with nominations as a finalist of both the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Enterprise Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mr. Besecker has appeared frequently in the national financial media, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA Today and has been a regular contributor to CNBC, Fox Business News and Bloomberg. He has received international recognition for his work as an investment analyst, including an invitation to lecture at Oxford University. Mr. Besecker strongly believes in giving back to the community and created the Emerald Foundation in 2010 as a way to give back to the community. He has served as a National Trustee and Past President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and as a board member of the Boys and Girls Club (Lancaster, PA). Under his leadership Emerald was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year in 2005 by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal. Mr. Besecker and his wife Martha have four children: Jeb, John, Liam and Lily.

Chief Investment Officer – Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Partner

Mr. Green has been with Penn Capital since 1997 and as CIO, he is responsible for guiding the firm’s equity and credit strategies. Mr. Green serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager for Penn Capital’s Small Cap, Small to Micro Cap, Small to Mid Cap and Mid Cap equity strategies. As a member of the Equity Risk Committee, Mr. Green works closely with the equity portfolio management team to contribute ideas specifically in the micro to mid-capitalization range.

Prior to joining Penn Capital, Mr. Green was with the Royal Bank of Scotland and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission where he served as a financial analyst in the Division of Investment Management. Mr. Green is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Mid-Atlantic Region and was Co-Chairman of the ADL’s 2018 Walk Against Hate. He received a BSBA cum laude from American University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Lifecoach

JD GROUP’s life coach is a supportive and empowering partner who helps clients to create the life they want and to achieve their full potential.

Goal setting: A life coach helps clients to set realistic and achievable goals that align with their values, interests, and skills.

• Action planning: A life coach assists clients in developing action plans to achieve their goals, including identifying the steps, resources, and support needed.
• Accountability: A life coach holds clients accountable for their actions and helps them stay motivated and on track.
• Personal development: A life coach helps clients to identify and overcome personal barriers and limitations, and to develop new skills and strengths.
• Communication skills: A life coach works with clients to improve their communication skills, including listening, expressing themselves clearly, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Time management: A life coach helps clients to manage their time more effectively, prioritize tasks, and reduce stress.
• Mindset: A life coach helps clients to develop a positive and growth-oriented mindset, and to overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk.

Overall, a life coach is a supportive and empowering partner who helps clients to create the life they want and to achieve their full potential.

David has been an investment banker for 30 years funding disruptive technology, wellness, and health care companies. In the last five years, I have focused on wellness protocols, technologies, and sustainable ways to deliver these solutions. We have developed the Sum Total Wellness platform and are integrating a rescue, rehabilitate and release program for humans, animals, and the rainforest at the sustainable destination wellness resort, named Bioasis, in Costa Rica. Our blueprint is scalable and intended for global conversion of existing luxury resorts.

Bill Pay

• All-in-One HR Solutions: Paycor offers a comprehensive suite, covering payroll, time, benefits, and more.
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Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

Benjamin is the Founder of Leff Ventures, a boutique consulting firm that invests in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects om behalf of private clients and family offices. He has over six years of experience in this role, leading the firm’s efforts in the dynamic and fast-growing industry, leveraging his extensive network of relationships and his deep knowledge of the market.

He is dedicated to providing a tailored investment experience that balances risk and opportunity, catering to the unique financial goals of his clients spread across the globe.

He also simplifies the world of cryptocurrency for his clients, offering comprehensive services that cover everything from account setup and portfolio diversification to operational security and education.

Benjamin acted as Head of Business Development for Kraken Exchange and holds certifications in Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases and FinTech Law and Policy from Coursera. He is passionate about the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to transform the world and empower people.