Hi, I'm Blake, I'm a Product Manager
I started my academic journey in computer science, but quickly realized my true strength lies not just in coding, but in bridging people, technology, and business. While studying finance at the University of Denver, I developed an entrepreneurial edge—founding a cryptocurrency arbitrage group and becoming one of the most followed analysts on Seeking Alpha for the cannabis industry.
My industry insights caught attention, leading to newsletter writing opportunities that generated over $100k in subscriptions and an opportunity with Snoop Dogg's venture capital fund, Casa Verde Capital.
Post-graduation, my career accelerated as I worked directly with the CEO of California's largest legal cannabis operator, helping deploy $80 million in strategic investments. My expertise in financial modeling and analysis has landed partnerships with Fortune 50 companies, while my executive dashboards have transformed decision-making processes across organizations.
My technical background enables me to develop effective automation solutions and database optimizations that have significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs across organizations.
While I enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, I equally value building strong collaborative relationships. Both technical and non-technical colleagues appreciate my ability to communicate clearly across knowledge gaps and work productively with diverse teams, regardless of the project's complexity.
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OurStories
A bedtime story generator that makes your child the star of the story, with AI-generated images and physical printing options.
OurStories
A bedtime story generator that makes your child the star of the story, with AI-generated images and physical printing options. This passion project combines the magic of personalized storytelling with cutting-edge AI to create unique, memorable experiences for families.
