About Me
From financial analysis to product management, with a side of bass music and motorcycles
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. I transitioned to a finance major at the University of Denver, initially pursuing investment banking. After securing a highly competitive internship meant for seniors during my junior year—and experiencing the intense grind firsthand—I decided to pivot toward something more personally fulfilling.
I found an early stride in college with entrepreneurial ventures and emerging markets. Alongside close friends, I founded a cryptocurrency arbitrage group, capitalizing on pricing inefficiencies across crypto exchanges.
Concurrently, I wrote analytical articles about cannabis stocks during Canada's booming "green rush," contributing content to platforms like Seeking Alpha under the handle "DeltaBot Capital". My passion for this emerging industry led to additional writing opportunities for Mesh Media Group, where I authored their "Marijuana Investing Report" and "The Next Big Profit" weekly newsletters— publications that grew to over $100k in subscriptions during their first year.
This unique path caught the attention of Snoop Dogg's venture capital fund, Casa Verde Capital, where I contributed remotely throughout my senior year. Post-graduation, my professional journey has included:
- Working as a direct report for the CEO of the largest legal cannabis operator in California
- Helping to deploy $80 million in the cannabis sector
- Leading analysis and financial modeling used to pitch and land Fortune 50 companies
- Developing executive dashboards that transformed strategic decision-making processes
I pride myself on blending financial acumen with product-driven thinking, turning complex data into actionable insights—saving businesses substantial amounts through workflow automation and streamlined database systems.
Outside of work, you can always catch me somewhere with loud music. I've been producing EDM and hip-hop beats in my bedroom for years and proudly attended 11 Red Rocks shows in 2024—a feat I would argue should garner the same respect as a sizeable professional accomplishment.
Professional Journey
My path through finance, business development, and product management
Music Production
I don't understand what Genres are, I like making sounds that sound cool
The Studio
Where the magic happens
Music production has been my creative outlet for since I started learning guitar when I was 8. Unlike my other pursuits, this one has always been purely for the love of it, and wasn't something I ever shared publically until quite recently.
I specialize in bass music, EDM, and hip hop beats that absolutely slap. You can find my tracks on YouTube, SoundCloud, Instagram, TikTok, and I sell beats on BeatStars and Traktrain.
When I'm not producing, I'm out experiencing live music at Denver venues. I'm either going wild dancing in the pit or the nerd against the wall taking notes on production techniques I want to try out. Either way, I'm soaking up inspiration from artists at the top of their game.
Where I'm Headed
My vision for the next chapter
I'm seeking a long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking company that's making a significant impact not just in its industry but the world as well. My goal is to find an organization where I can grow alongside the business, becoming deeply invested in its vision and success.
My default is to view every challenge through an owner's lens — which made school just such a blast growing up, but is an innate part of how my mind works. Where others might see isolated tasks, I instinctively grasp the strategic implications and quickly connect the dots to the impact on both the organization and the actual people whos buy-in and genuine support is essential to any success. This perspective allows me to align seamlessly with executive vision in ways most employees struggle to achieve. I've consistently found that my ability to understand business objectives at the highest level transforms me into a uniquely valuable asset, particularly in environments where I can leverage this perspective by interacting with those in leadership roles to help steer the organization toward its most ambitious goals.
Rather than just filling a role, I'm looking to build a lasting career where I can apply my unique blend of financial expertise and product-driven thinking to create substantial value. The ideal company for me is one that values innovation, embraces change, and provides the space for motivated individuals to make a meaningful difference.