01
About
Building businesses
that last.
My background spans venture-backed startups, structured lending, corporate innovation, AI-enabled growth, and capital-intensive manufacturing. I've evaluated early-stage business models, structured financing for complex borrowers and investors, and helped shape growth initiatives inside both startups and large organizations — from a founding team of four at Ford Motor Company to advising 100+ companies through capital formation milestones.
"I'm less interested in transactional wins and more focused on building durable revenue engines that can stand behind disciplined capital deployment."
Modernizing traditional industries through technology.
Working across those environments taught me how to assess risk, challenge assumptions, and connect strategy to execution under real constraints. I'm currently completing my MBA at Kelley School of Business (Strategy & Leadership, '26) alongside FMVA certification. Actively exploring high-impact roles in corporate strategy, finance, AI/emerging tech, venture ecosystems, and economic & community impact across Central Texas.
Areas of Focus
Corporate Strategy
Financial Analysis & Modeling
AI & Emerging Technology
Venture Capital
Capital Allocation
Market Entry & Expansion
Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
Economic Development
Business Development
Structured Finance
Real Estate Finance
Trey Griffin
Corporate Strategy & Finance
MBA Candidate, Kelley '26 · FMVA
MBA Candidate, Kelley '26 · FMVA
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Experience
Career
Timeline
RENOLIT
Aug 2024 – Present
Buriasco (NA Role)
Buriasco (NA Role)
Current
Full-Time
Head of Sales & Marketing – Composites, North America
Leading North American market expansion and commercialization strategy for RENOLIT GOR Composites, driving regional growth while developing the capital allocation case for U.S. production localization.
- Spearheading new market entry across Automotive, Building & Construction, RV, Furniture, and Truck & Last Mile segments — introducing and scaling European-developed composite solutions in North America
- Building $20–30M CAPEX localization business case including market sizing, demand forecasting, volume projections, contribution margin modeling, landed cost analysis, FX sensitivity, and competitive benchmarking
- Developing regional revenue forecasts and supporting annual divisional budgeting, aligning NA growth assumptions with global production capacity and financial targets
- Owning full GTM strategy: pricing architecture, product positioning, channel development, segment prioritization, and enterprise account expansion
- Managing Tier 2 participation within global EV and automotive OEM supply chains, leading customer trials, technical validation, and commercialization through Tier 1 partners
- Designing pricing models accounting for material dimensions, transport costs, FX rates, and margin thresholds to improve program win probability and investment justification
- Optimizing logistics and freight structures to enhance landed cost competitiveness and margin performance
- Representing the division at trade exhibitions and executive-level customer meetings to validate demand assumptions and accelerate adoption
- Acting as cross-border commercial integrator between European manufacturing leadership and U.S. financial operations
Indiana University
Jan 2024 – Present
Bloomington, IN
Bloomington, IN
Active
Part-Time
MBA Candidate · Kelley School of Business
GPA 3.9/4.0 · 23% cohort acceptance rate. Dual concentration in Strategy & Leadership (Official) and Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation (Requirements Met), with open electives in Finance and Business Analytics. Running concurrently with full-time commercial role at RENOLIT and FMVA certification.
- Primary Concentration: Strategy & Leadership — enterprise value, capital allocation, structured decision-making
- Second Focus: Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation (ECI) — corporate venture design, innovation strategy, new growth initiative frameworks
- Recipient of the Kelley Direct Momentum Merit Scholarship
- Nominated Entrepreneurial Lead for Kelley On Innovation
- Recipient of Mission-Driven Founder Award at Kelley on Innovation 2025
- Recipient of Best Word of Mouth Presentation Award at Kelley on Innovation 2025
- Member: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association · Consulting Association
- FMVA (Corporate Finance Institute®) completing concurrently — May 2026
Restate
May 2024 – Apr 2025
Texas · 1 yr
Texas · 1 yr
Independent Contractor
Part-Time
Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS #2150032
Advised homeowners and real estate investors on residential financing strategy within a wholesale broker model. Held active Texas MLO license. Company ceased operations April 2025 due to broader mortgage market conditions.
- Analyzed borrower financial profiles including DTI ratios, credit risk stratification, and loan-to-value metrics
- Structured financing solutions across multiple lending partners within a wholesale broker framework
- Operated within federal regulatory frameworks: RESPA, TILA, TRID, and ECOA
- Managed full transaction lifecycle as a licensed 1099 independent contractor
- Maintained active Texas MLO license under NMLS #2150032
ARC Reactor Capital
Nov 2023 – Oct 2024
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Independent Contractor
Part-Time
Director of Revenue
Led capital development and platform growth for early-stage investment firm with ~$50M AUM and a 50%+ 12-year IRR. Mission: transforming Earth into a peaceful, abundantly advanced society through innovation.
- Led capital development and platform growth strategy for firm managing ~$50M AUM
- Built and managed investor pipeline supporting capital formation and long-term fund growth
- Structured revenue initiatives aligned with equity participation and enterprise value creation
- Evaluated venture opportunities via unit economics, valuation sensitivity, and growth scalability frameworks
- Advised leadership on monetization strategy, capital efficiency, and operating leverage across platform initiatives
Cox Communications
Jul – Dec 2023
Atlanta, GA · 6 mos
Atlanta, GA · 6 mos
Independent Contractor
Full-Time · 6-Month Pilot
Strategic Business Development Manager
Embedded within Cox's Strategic BD innovation arm — one of three core operators building and commercializing a new SMB digital marketing venture. Discontinued following leadership transition and innovation portfolio consolidation.
- Contributed to GTM design: segmentation, pricing, packaging, and competitive positioning
- Built and optimized early-stage acquisition engine; analyzed funnel performance and customer economics
- Partnered cross-functionally with product and operations on onboarding and delivery model frameworks
- Provided structured field insights to leadership during capital allocation review and funding evaluation
ASTRALABS
Aug 2022 – Jul 2023
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Full-Time Employee
Senior Venture Associate
ASTRALABS (Newchip Accelerator) — global venture acceleration firm supporting early-stage startups. Operations concluded following Chapter 7 liquidation in 2023.
- Advised 100+ pre-seed to Series C startups on capital formation strategy, valuation positioning, and investor readiness
- Structured 100+ equity-linked warrant agreements (~$25M aggregate value), aligning platform upside with long-term portfolio value creation
- Evaluated companies across unit economics, burn rate, scalability drivers, and TAM expansion to assess fundraising viability
- Generated $1M+ in platform revenue; 176% goal attainment — awarded "Mr. Newchip of the Year"
- Departed following court-converted Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation in 2023
Atmosphere
Jan – Aug 2022
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Full-Time Employee
Business Development Team Lead · Platform Growth
Venture-backed B2B streaming platform delivering ad-supported content to businesses nationwide. Led team expanding the platform's footprint during high-growth expansion phase.
- Led team onboarding and activating new business locations to expand platform footprint
- Drove distribution growth through consultative engagement with business owners
- Facilitated Apple TV hardware deployment to scale content delivery infrastructure
- Built and managed outbound pipeline; mentored team members on sales execution and account activation
- Contributed to broader growth initiatives and pilot efforts to refine channel strategies
UpEquity
May – Dec 2021
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Full-Time Employee
Mortgage Loan Officer · Real Estate Finance
Venture-backed real estate fintech providing cash offer programs and tech-enabled mortgage solutions in competitive housing markets.
- Structured purchase and refinance financing for real estate investors with complex income profiles
- Advised clients on leverage strategy, cash flow positioning, and capital deployment across investment properties
- Evaluated borrower financials — DTI, LTV, and collateral risk — within a tech-driven underwriting environment
- Facilitated cash offer-to-refinance transitions within UpEquity's D2C model
- Managed end-to-end transaction lifecycle; collaborated with underwriting and capital markets teams
LegalZoom
Dec 2019 – May 2021
Austin, TX · 1 yr 6 mos
Austin, TX · 1 yr 6 mos
Full-Time Employee
Pre-IPO → 2021 IPO
Business Startup Specialist · Formation Consultant
Supported early-stage entrepreneurs through full business lifecycle during LegalZoom's high-growth, pre-IPO expansion phase — guiding entity formation, compliance, and structural transitions.
- Guided 1,000+ entrepreneurs through entity selection and end-to-end formation filings — LLC, C Corp, S Corp, nonprofit, DBA
- Managed ongoing entity lifecycle: annual compliance, dissolutions, EIN/ETIN processing, and structural updates
- Educated clients on general liability, tax treatment differences, and regulatory considerations
- Earned President's Club recognition — top-performing consultant for consistent growth and client outcomes
- Partnered with product team on pilot launches; provided frontline feedback to improve service adoption
- Contributed through LegalZoom's pre-IPO scaling period leading to its 2021 public offering
Ford Motor Company
May – Dec 2019
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Austin, TX · 8 mos
Full-Time Employee
Corporate Innovation Pilot
Digital Commerce Consultant — Founding Team, Corporate Venture Pilot
One of the first four team members selected to build and test a funded digital retail pilot (~$1M runway) to validate a D2C online vehicle sales model within Ford's dealership ecosystem. Pilot concluded following strategic reprioritization.
- Designed end-to-end online vehicle purchasing workflows in partnership with Roadster
- Tested digital acquisition channels and transaction processes to assess scalability and customer adoption
- Executed live online transactions to identify operational friction and refine model viability
- Trained sales and finance teams on remote closing and digital compliance processes
- Collaborated with leadership to evaluate pilot performance and integration into traditional retail
Trustwork
Jun 2018 – May 2019
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Austin, TX · 1 yr
Full-Time Employee
Venture Incubator · LDP
Venture Launches Associate · Leadership Development Program
Selected from competitive 6-week Business Bootcamp to join full-time Launches program. Built and scaled new startup ventures for investors within the Trustwork Incubator.
- Launched and scaled new marketplace verticals — Handyman, BnB, Housing — cross-functionally with product, tech, and operations
- Built GTM strategy, pricing models, operational playbooks, and early revenue pipelines from zero
- Led execution for new market pilots; translated product roadmap into revenue execution with founders and technical leadership
- Founded new ventures within the Trustwork Incubator ecosystem
Trustwork
May – Jun 2018
Austin, TX · 2 mos
Austin, TX · 2 mos
Internship / Bootcamp
Business Development Analyst · Business Bootcamp
Completed 6-week structured mini-MBA–style entrepreneurship program. Selected from competitive cohort for full-time offer into the Launches program.
- Developed full business plan presented to leadership panel
- Conducted market research, financial modeling, and GTM strategy for early-stage ventures
- Selected for full-time conversion into Launches program based on performance
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Skills
Capabilities
Matrix
01 — Commercial
Revenue &
Business Dev
Business Dev
Core Strength · 8+ Years
Business Development97
Revenue Generation95
GTM Strategy94
Pricing Architecture90
Channel Development91
Enterprise Accounts89
02 — Strategy
Corporate
Strategy
Strategy
Kelley MBA · Strategy & Leadership
Corporate Strategy92
Market Entry Analysis93
Capital Allocation87
Org Leadership88
Competitive Analysis90
Stakeholder Comm.93
03 — Finance
Financial
Modeling
Modeling
FMVA · CFI® · Completing May 2026
DCF Valuation83
Leveraged Buyouts (LBO)76
Sensitivity Analysis87
Demand Forecasting90
CAPEX Modeling88
Financial Storytelling92
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Expertise Framework
T-Shaped
Profile
A T-shaped professional combines deep expertise in a core discipline with broad capability across adjacent domains. The horizontal bar is the range — the ability to operate, collaborate, and create value across fields. The vertical bar is the depth — where the real competitive advantage lives. Mine is built at the intersection of strategy, capital, and building new things.
Breadth — Cross-Domain Capability
Depth
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Education & Credentials
Academic
Foundation
01 / MBA
Master of Business Administration
Strategy & Leadership · Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
Indiana University · Kelley School of Business · Bloomington, IN
GPA 3.9/4.0 · Cohort acceptance rate 23%. Dual concentration in Strategy & Leadership (Official) and Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation (Requirements Met), with open electives in Finance and Business Analytics.
- GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
- Cohort Acceptance Rate: 23%
- Recipient of the Kelley Direct Momentum Merit Scholarship
- Nominated Entrepreneurial Lead for Kelley On Innovation
- Recipient of Mission-Driven Founder Award at Kelley on Innovation 2025
- Recipient of Best Word of Mouth Presentation Award at Kelley on Innovation 2025
- Member: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association · Consulting Association
- Open electives: Finance and Business Analytics
02 / BS
Bachelor of Science
Marketing & Finance
Purdue University · Westville, IN
GPA 3.6/4.0. Dual concentration in Marketing and Finance with a strong record of academic honors, leadership, and competitive achievement.
- GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
- Dean's List for Academic Excellence
- Selected as an Honors Scholar
- Recipient of Hugh G. Daubek Scholarship Essay Award
- Nominated Member, Alpha Delta Sigma (AΔΣ) — National Advertising Honor Society
- Vice President, Marketing Club (Sr.) · Treasurer, Marketing Club (Jr.)
- Member: Purdue University Marketing Association (PUMA) · American Advertising Federation (AAF) · Agency 429 (AAF/NSAC Club)
- Competed in National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) — created a $10M advertising campaign for Ocean Spray
03 / AS
Associate of Science
Business Administration
Vincennes University · Vincennes, IN
Graduated and transferred to Purdue University. Member of Alpha Beta Gamma (ABΓ) — International Business Honors Society.
- Member, Alpha Beta Gamma (ABΓ) — International Business Honors Society
- Graduated and transferred to Purdue University to pursue BS in Marketing & Finance
- Vincennes University — Indiana's oldest public institution, founded 1801 as Jefferson Academy
FMVA
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Corporate Finance Institute® · Jan 2026 – May 2026
In-depth coverage of DCF valuation, LBO fundamentals, sensitivity analysis, scenario modeling, and financial storytelling. Complements deep commercial and strategic background with rigorous technical financial modeling fluency — enabling full-stack participation from strategy through financial justification.
Exec
Executive Entrepreneurship Program
Newchip Accelerator · Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A
Completed a rigorous, 6-month Executive MBA-style curriculum mastering advanced strategies for building, scaling, and capitalizing ventures across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding stages. Skills: Business Development, Venture Capital, and related disciplines — grounded in real portfolio experience advising 100+ startups.
Licenses, Certifications & Top Skills
GenAI 101 Certified
Indiana University · Aug 2025
GenAI 101 — AI for Communication & Creativity
Indiana University · Aug 2025
GenAI 101 — AI for Problem Solving
Indiana University · Aug 2025
GenAI 101 — AI Content and Verification
Indiana University · Aug 2025
GenAI 101 — AI Interaction and Prompting
Indiana University · Aug 2025
SEO Foundations
NASBA · Aug 2023 · ID 140940
Digital Marketing Snapshot Ninja
Vendasta · Jul 2023
Digital Sales Manager Certified
Vendasta · Jul 2023
Entrepreneurial Business Bootcamp
Trustwork · Jul 2018
Leadership Development Program
Atmosphere TV · May 2022
Griffin Hill Sales Training
Griffin Hill · Dec 2019
Foundations of Raising Capital
LinkedIn · Aug 2022
Mortgage Loan Originator License
Dept. of Savings & Mortgage Lending · Apr 2021 · ID 2150032
The Persuasion Code: Neuroscience of Sales
LinkedIn · Feb 2022
DCF Valuation
LinkedIn Top Skill · FMVA (CFI®)
Leveraged Buyouts (LBO)
LinkedIn Top Skill · FMVA (CFI®)
Sensitivity Analysis
LinkedIn Top Skill · FMVA (CFI®)
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Corporate Finance Institute® · Jan–May 2026
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Capital Events & Venture Journey
Every Stage of
the Stack
From incubating ventures from scratch through IPO — I have operated at, contributed to, or directly supported every major stage of the capital stack across a decade of work in startups, corporate innovation, and venture finance.
| Stage | Event / Context | Role & Contribution | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incubation & Launch |
Building Ventures from Zero Pre-company · 2018 |
Selected from competitive Business Bootcamp to join the Trustwork Incubator's full-time Launches program. Built and launched new startup ventures from scratch for investors — developing GTM strategy, pricing models, operational playbooks, and early revenue pipelines for marketplace verticals including Handyman, BnB, and Housing. | Trustwork Incubator · 2018 |
| Corporate Venture Pilot |
New Innovation Division ~$1M funded pilot · 2019 |
One of four founding team members selected to build and validate a direct-to-consumer online vehicle sales model inside Ford Motor Company's dealership ecosystem. Designed end-to-end digital purchasing workflows in partnership with Roadster, tested acquisition channels, and executed live transactions to assess model viability. | Ford Motor Company Corporate Venture · 2019 |
| Pre-IPO | Late-Stage Growth Scaling LegalZoom IPO · 2021 |
Joined LegalZoom during its high-growth, pre-IPO expansion phase. Guided 1,000+ entrepreneurs through entity formation — LLC, C Corp, S Corp, nonprofit, DBA. Earned President's Club distinction as a top-performing consultant during the company's final growth push before its 2021 public offering on Nasdaq. | LegalZoom Nasdaq IPO 2021 |
| Series B · $50M | UpEquity Series B Venture-backed fintech · 2021 |
Operated as a Mortgage Loan Officer at UpEquity during the period when the company raised its $50M Series B. Structured purchase and refinance financing for real estate investors within UpEquity's tech-driven, cash-offer D2C model — contributing to the revenue growth and traction that supported the raise. | UpEquity Series B · $50M |
| Series C · $100M | Atmosphere Series C Venture-backed B2B · 2022 |
Led the Business Development team at Atmosphere during the period when the company raised its $100M Series C. Drove platform distribution growth — onboarding and activating new business locations nationwide, managing outbound pipeline, and scaling Apple TV content delivery infrastructure during the company's high-growth expansion phase. | Atmosphere Series C · $100M |
| Pre-Seed → Series C |
Advisor to 100+ Founders Across all early stages · 2022–23 |
As Senior Venture Associate at ASTRALABS (Newchip), advised 100+ startups across pre-seed through Series C — coaching founders on pitch positioning, valuation framing, investor readiness, and capital formation strategy. Structured ~$25M in equity-linked warrant agreements. Generated $1M+ platform revenue at 176% attainment. Awarded "Mr. Newchip of the Year." | ASTRALABS Newchip Accelerator |
| Corporate Venture |
New SMB Digital Venture Cox Communications · 2023 |
Embedded within Cox's Strategic BD innovation arm as one of three core operators building and commercializing a new SMB digital marketing venture from scratch. Contributed to GTM design, early acquisition engine, customer economics, and capital allocation review. Venture discontinued following leadership transition. | Cox Communications Corporate Venture |
| Seed & Angel Fund Launch |
Early-Stage Investment Firm ~$50M AUM · 50%+ 12-yr IRR |
Helped launch and scale ARC Reactor Capital — an early-stage investment firm focused on technology, seed, and angel investments. Led capital development, investor pipeline, and revenue strategy. Evaluated ventures via unit economics, valuation sensitivity, and growth scalability. Fund carries ~$50M AUM with a 50%+ 12-year IRR track record. | ARC Reactor Capital Seed & Angel Fund |
| New Venture Launch |
Mortgage Broker Startup Wholesale MLO · 2024–25 |
Joined Restate Homes as a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS #2150032) in its early-stage wholesale broker model, advising homeowners and investors on residential financing strategy. Operated within RESPA, TILA, TRID, and ECOA frameworks. Company ceased operations April 2025 due to broader mortgage market conditions. | Restate Homes NMLS #2150032 |
| CAPEX & Market Entry |
$20–30M U.S. Localization RENOLIT · 2024–Present |
Currently leading the North American commercialization strategy and building the $20–30M CAPEX business case for U.S. production localization at RENOLIT GOR Composites — covering market sizing, demand forecasting, contribution margin modeling, FX sensitivity, and landed cost analysis to justify major capital deployment. | RENOLIT Current · 2024–Present |
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Opportunity.
Available for conversations about corporate strategy, finance, AI, venture, and economic development opportunities across Central Texas. Currently completing Kelley MBA (Strategy & Leadership, '26) and FMVA certification (May 2026).
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Location
San Antonio / New Braunfels, TX
Central Texas · Open to regional opportunities
Central Texas · Open to regional opportunities
License
TX Licensed MLO · NMLS #2150032
MBA
Kelley School of Business · Strategy & Leadership · ECI · '26
FMVA
Corporate Finance Institute® · May 2026
BS
Marketing & Finance · Purdue University
AS
Business Administration · Vincennes University
Focus
Strategy · Finance · AI · Ventures · Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation