Advisory Board

SENIOR ADVISER

Blake Davis is the Founding Partner of Growth Creek LLC, a strategic investment firm focused on sector agnostic asset management and early-stage venture capital. With a keen analytical eye on global macroeconomic trends, Blake leads the firm’s efforts in identifying innovative, scalable opportunities that drive meaningful long-term value.

A graduate of Columbia University, Blake's background in economics and finance laid the foundation for a career deeply rooted in data-driven decision-making and rigorous market analysis spanning stops at Citi and Wells Fargo. 

Throughout his career, Blake has developed a reputation for intellectual curiosity, strategic clarity, and a deep commitment to the growth of both portfolio companies and the broader innovation ecosystem. His ability to bridge the gap between capital and innovation has made him a sought-after advisor for founders, limited partners, and institutional investors alike.

 

CHAIRMAN

A. Luis Miguel is a long-time Wall Street habitué with successful stints at Citi, JP Morgan and Deutsche in New York.  A multi-time TEDx speaker, startup investor, university professor, and Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus, he also brings extensive executive experience in private equity, financial technology, capital introduction and donor-funded advisory. A former SME One Asia CEO Award honoree, Luis is also the bestselling author of Beyond The Ticker, an industry insider's personal retrospective on business and entrepreneurship. In addition, he is a sought after international resource speaker with keynotes delivered to numerous industry conferences and business summits, as well as closed knowledge sharing sessions given to Fortune 500 corporations. An active supporter of Big Red Ventures at his alma mater Cornell University, Luis ( MBA 09')  currently serves on the advisory board of highly curated tech, finance and consultancy startups worldwide. 

SENIOR ADVISER

Luke Woodard is a Columbia University-trained financial executive with over two decades of experience across global markets and institutional finance. Luke brings a uniquely strategic perspective rooted in disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.

Prior to joining GCRK Capital, Luke spent several years at Goldman Sachs, where he advised institutional clients on complex credit structures and risk arbitrage strategies, sharpening his command of both public and private market dynamics. 

Earlier in his career, Luke held key roles at Berkshire Hathaway, where he worked directly within the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions group. There, he played a central role in evaluating acquisition targets, performing deep-dive financial due diligence, and advising portfolio companies on post-merger integration strategy. His work contributed to several landmark transactions across industrials, logistics, and consumer sectors, reinforcing his expertise in value-driven, long-horizon dealmaking.

 

BOARD MEMBER

Scott Schaefer is an ingenious professional and thought leader with over 25 years of experience and success in financial analysis, alternative investments, asset management, and digital strategy across financial services, investment management, and banking industries. He has an extensive background in corporate finance, regulatory compliance, mergers & acquisitions, and capital markets. His  work spans across most developed markets, trading equities, derivatives, and foreign exchange.  

BOARD MEMBER

J.D. Perry founded, and is the President and CEO of ViaCap Partners, the parent company of Moss Point family of companies. Prior to founding Moss Point, he was the President and CEO of JP Global Capital Management (JPGCM), which managed the Troika I Fund, focused on trading currencies using quantitative approaches to portfolio management.  He currently sits on the Executive Committee and is the Chairman of the Business and Investments Committee of Louisiana College and is on the Board of Trustees of Lifeway, a $500 mm revenue retailer, where he is the current Vice Chairman and Chairs the Executive Committee. Mr. Perry is considered an expert in portfolio management, business strategy and has served in the role of expert witness as an authority to that end.