Michael DePietro

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Founder, Chairman & CEO, Creator of the Attak Pik

ACOUSTIK ATTAK, INC.,

Jan 2020 - Current (5 years 8 months)

- Invented the first-ever plectrum with a raised formation on its tip, producing effects akin to pedals, as detailed in Patent No. 11,170,744 (AttakPik.com). - Developed an operational model, Direct-to-Consumer platform, distribution model, and growth marketing strategy to drive business success. - Provided initial funding and successfully raised over $3 million in equity capital. - Scaled the guitar pick business to achieve $2 million in annual revenue, maintaining 85% gross margins and operating at 30% EBITDA. - Additionally, managed recruitment processes to build a skilled team, ensuring that both employees and consultants were effectively integrated into the company’s growth strategy.

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Founder, Chairman & CEO, Creator of Karate Combat (Karate.com)

KOKO SPORTS MANAGEMENT LLC,

Jan 2017 - Jan 2024 (7 years 1 month)

• Invented first ever global full contact professional Karate league, raised $20+mm in outside capital • Created media distribution model, operational model, and regulatory framework; secured sanctions in over 30 states in the USA and 10 countries • Managed the transition of the DAO it operates under today including the tokenization of the equity to the KARATE$ • Invented and patented fighting arena called "The PIT" – Patent No: US 10,711,473 B2 • Hired and managed an 80 person staff and 250 fighters globally • Managed company through Series A, transitioned to co-founder but remain Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Portfolio Manager, Long/Short Financial Equities

ELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC,

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Managed market neutral portfolio mostly consisting of Specialty Finance Companies, REITs, BDCs and other small to mid-cap financials. Capital usage ranges between 50mm and 150mm.

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Executive Director, Head of US Non-agency RMBS Trading

MORGAN STANLEY & CO.,

Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 (6 years 1 month)

• Risk Manager for Alt-A, POA, Subprime, Prime cash businesses as well as ABX, PrimeX, NA Cash Derivatives, ABS CDOs, and single name CDS • Built out top-tier credit franchise centered around distressed cash businesses and credit indices • Developed new risk management framework and analytics platform

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Founder & Managing Partner, Business Consulting

DEPIETRO LLC,

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years 1 month)

Company with new venture development focus • Seeded 10+ start-ups and advised CEOs on business and financial plans, marketing and operational strategies, management teams, and fundraising initiatives

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Co-founder, 30 Employee E-Procurement Company

RFQ4.com, Inc.,

Jan 1999 - Jan 2001 (2 years 1 month)

As a Co-founder of a 30-employee E-Procurement Company targeting the $70 billion higher education sector, I successfully raised approximately $3 million in capital from angel investors and venture capitalists. I built core operations and technology to support procurement functions at several universities, ensuring efficient and effective processes. Additionally, I negotiated the successful sale of RFQ4's core operations and facilitated the wind-down of remaining businesses. Furthermore, I played a key role in recruitment, as we actively recruited our own employees and consultants, which was essential for building a strong team to drive the company's growth and success.

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Analyst

J.P. MORGAN & CO.,

Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 (2 years 1 month)

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