Strategic Partner Group Advisory Board
Sam Jakobs
Fatima Cruz
Sam Jakobs
President,
Strategic Partner Group
- Over Four Decades of Leadership: A seasoned executive with a career spanning 40+ years, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and continuous personal and professional growth.
- Pioneering Strategic Ecosystems: Currently President of Strategic Partner Group, building innovative platforms to help bus
President,
Strategic Partner Group
- Over Four Decades of Leadership: A seasoned executive with a career spanning 40+ years, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and continuous personal and professional growth.
- Pioneering Strategic Ecosystems: Currently President of Strategic Partner Group, building innovative platforms to help businesses integrate technology and collaborate for mutual success.
Rick Reese
Fatima Cruz
Sam Jakobs
Operations & Business Development, Strategic Partner Group
- Retired US Air Force military officer with over forty years of working experience including strategic planning, military systems acquistion, satellite operations, procurement, logistics, and software / configuration / project / program management.
- Led a space operations team that
Operations & Business Development, Strategic Partner Group
- Retired US Air Force military officer with over forty years of working experience including strategic planning, military systems acquistion, satellite operations, procurement, logistics, and software / configuration / project / program management.
- Led a space operations team that successfully launched the first GPS II navigation satellite, a groundbreaking technology that has transformed global travel, communication, and daily life and continues to benefit society.
Fatima Cruz
Fatima Cruz
Giacomo Catalano
International Trade and Business Development
Strategic Partner Group
- 20+ Years of Expertise: Extensive experience guiding companies through international market expansion and foreign trade, with a focus on South America and Mexico.
- Global Project Experience: Successfully executed international projects across Brazil, the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Giacomo Catalano
Michael Vischmidt
Giacomo Catalano
Global Financing Affairs
- A master negotiator with over 40 years of expertise in finance and real estate, backed by advanced training through the Management Development Program in Real Estate at Harvard University.
Real Estate
- Keen ability to assess and valuate high end investment properties
- Highly experienced in fundraising for real estate project development.
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Nicole Naelova
Michael Vischmidt
Michael Vischmidt
International
Marketing & Business Development
Strategic Partner Group
- Secured over EUR 200 million in equity investments, public grants, and debt financing, transforming a startup into a pre-IPO stage company within four years.
- Developed data-driven pitch decks that directly contributed to securing 80% of the Series B funding round and
International
Marketing & Business Development
Strategic Partner Group
- Secured over EUR 200 million in equity investments, public grants, and debt financing, transforming a startup into a pre-IPO stage company within four years.
- Developed data-driven pitch decks that directly contributed to securing 80% of the Series B funding round and more than 50% of the Series C round, providing in-depth insights into market trends, financial projections, and risk analysis.
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Michael Vischmidt
Michael Vischmidt
Michael Vischmidt
Global Innovation Strategist & Environmental Technology Executive
Strategic Partner Group
- Innovative Leader in Environmental Technologies – Expert in green energy, water desalination, and climate change solutions.
- Chief Executive Officer, Innovation Acquisition Technologies Company (NTAC), New technologies implementation in green energy sphere.
Eddie Tantoco
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
International/US Business Development & Relations
Strategic Partner Group
- Over a decade of collaboration with world-leading doctors, scientists, and engineers driving breakthroughs in healthcare, environmental cleanup, and public safety.
- Leading a global team with millions of followers, dedicated to educating and delivering innovative solutions to improve lives and safeguard the planet.
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
Global Visionary and Architect of Africa's Economic Future
Strategic Partner Group
- Founder and Managing Attorney of Menes Konsult Global Limited and Europlaw Group Limited, driving strategic legal and business solutions across Africa and beyond.
- Trusted advisor to African governments, crafting policies to attract foreign investment and foster economic development.
Paolo Petronio
N. Jude (Jay) Menes, FCIArb
Paolo Petronio
Intercontinental Business Development
Strategic Partner Group
- For the past 20 years, dedicated to discovering revolutionary business tools, cutting-edge technologies, and emergent processes that foster true partnership and leadership.
- Enthusiastic senior consultant and entrepreneur, with 35 years of broad business experience in a diverse se
Intercontinental Business Development
Strategic Partner Group
- For the past 20 years, dedicated to discovering revolutionary business tools, cutting-edge technologies, and emergent processes that foster true partnership and leadership.
- Enthusiastic senior consultant and entrepreneur, with 35 years of broad business experience in a diverse set of disciplines, including Alternative Finance, M&A, Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, and Business Development.
Joshua Macias
Joshua Macias
Joshua Macias
Veteran Affairs Expert
Strategic Partner Group
- 20+ Years of Service – With over two decades of grassroots, faith-based, and nonprofit leadership, Joshua has dedicated his life to solving critical issues like housing and mental health for Veterans.
- Regularly speaks with members of Congress and Senators about Veteran crisis solutions, including healthcare reform and housing assistance for Veterans.
Wilma Kruger
Joshua Macias
Joshua Macias
Senior International Consultant
Strategic Partner Group
- Broad technical and business management background, with a strong emphasis on project management and leadership in complex environments.
- Proven track record in worldwide product sourcing, with successful projects in the U.S., Europe, and Brazil.
Kevin Humes
Joshua Macias
Kevin Humes
Veteran Procurement & Housing
Strategic Partner Group
- CEO - Nationwide Staffing Training and Business Solutions, d/b/a Anthem Holdings, American Veterans Industries (AVI).
- Seasoned business and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience. Implementing a proprietary business model to serve our veteran community, domestic and international business partners.
Dan Myers
Tom Drysdale
Tom Drysdale
Financial Affairs & Real Estate Project Development
Strategic Partner Group
- Managing Director of Investments, Capital Markets, and Retail Leasing at Newmark since 2024.
- Over 10 years of experience in retail and office leasing, investment sales, and capital markets.
Tom Drysdale
Tom Drysdale
Tom Drysdale
Global Finance & Veteran Advocate
Strategic Partner Group
- Excels in public-private partnerships, leveraging his deep investment banking and asset management experience to create financial solutions that bridge sectors.
- A trusted consultant to top global companies, Tom has created innovative programs and models for business start-ups, tu
Global Finance & Veteran Advocate
Strategic Partner Group
- Excels in public-private partnerships, leveraging his deep investment banking and asset management experience to create financial solutions that bridge sectors.
- A trusted consultant to top global companies, Tom has created innovative programs and models for business start-ups, turnarounds, and growth, ensuring sustained profitability for clients.
Debra Clark
Jerald L. Feinstein
Jerald L. Feinstein
Environmental-Community- Workforce Skills/Trade Development
Strategic Partner Group
Founder, GreenSHADES Community, Inc.
- Leading initiatives to enhance technical literacy, alternative housing solutions, economic growth, and business development.
- Educational Programming and Advocacy: Developed programs for youth, promoting environmental
Environmental-Community- Workforce Skills/Trade Development
Strategic Partner Group
Founder, GreenSHADES Community, Inc.
- Leading initiatives to enhance technical literacy, alternative housing solutions, economic growth, and business development.
- Educational Programming and Advocacy: Developed programs for youth, promoting environmental awareness and career opportunities, and advocated for legislative initiatives supporting sustainability and human trafficking awareness.
Jerald L. Feinstein
Jerald L. Feinstein
Jerald L. Feinstein
Visionary Global Technology and Innovation Strategist
Strategic Partner Group
- Successfully led multi-billion dollar technology initiatives across various sectors, including defense, finance, and government, on a global scale.
- Founded Planet Startup, a global entrepreneurial incubator linking innovation and job creation across 21 nations, with a focus on equitable access to technology and capital.