Investor at a Venture Capital firm with over $1B in FUM and a portfolio exceeding 600 investments, personally managing a varied investment portfolio across APAC, Europe, North America, and Latin America of over 100 companies. I have a track record of high-impact investments and cultivating strategic business development on a global scale. This includes early investments in notable companies like Go1, which recently secured $140m at a $2.8b valuation, and LoamBio, marking a milestone with a $105m Series B in early 2024 - the largest funding round in Australian AgTech history. Lastly, I have secured and managed key alliances, including collaborations with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), GrainCorp, and InvoCare.

I import coffee from farmers all over the world. I also own ten high end specialty coffee shops where we roast on site. I can help with any coffee related questions from sourcing the coffee to setting up your own shop and everything in between.

Hello, my name is Devin. I’m a professional agricultural pilot (crop duster), former mechanic, military veteran, life student, and adventurer. I paddled a canoe down the 2500 miles of the Mississippi River, I’ve lived in Alaska, and I’ve been a martial artist for most of my life. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot of leadership, determination, and how to set achievable goals. I’m here to provide advice to anyone who might benefit.

An investment fund manager, regenerative agricultural consultant and an articulate CFO with proven success in leading financial management operations and empowering dedicated teams.

Being a highly skilled professional with over two decades of experience in lean manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management across the agriculture and automotive industries. Born and raised on a farm, I developed a deep-rooted understanding of agricultural practices from an early age, which has profoundly influenced my approach to optimizing processes and driving efficiency in both sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve held key roles in leading multinational corporations, where I successfully implemented lean manufacturing principles to streamline production, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational effectiveness. With an ability to apply lean methodologies to diverse environments, from crop cultivation to automotive assembly lines, have consistently resulted in improved productivity and cost savings. My expertise extends beyond the factory floor, as I’ve also demonstrated proficiency in logistics and supply chain management. With a holistic understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, effectively optimized transportation networks, negotiated contracts with suppliers and carriers, and implemented inventory management strategies to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction. Driven by passion for continuous improvement, I remain committed to staying at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging technologies. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and have completed advanced training and certificate classes in lean manufacturing and supply chain management. My unique blend of agricultural upbringing, coupled with extensive experience in lean manufacturing and logistics, positions myself as a valuable asset capable of driving operational excellence and delivering tangible results in today's dynamic business landscape.

Gardening is my passion. since the very first radish I grew in 1968, to my suburban garden I now master. I have been interested in making gardens grow to their maximum potential. I have successfully built gardens on balconies, small plots, large plots and even in guerilla settings. My gardening technique and methods have been honed over years of trial and error. my system is easy, once you understand that your soil is the most important resource in your garden. whether you are a contractor or a do it yourself adventurer, my experience in reviving and regenerating dead soil will help out even the most stubborn landscape.

I am an entrepreneur, designer, manufacturer, and investor. I have a manufacturing business with +/- 45 employees in central Illinois. Our capabilities are extremely diverse, as we manufacture metal fabrications, push pull cables, assemblies, powder painted automotive accessories, plastics, sown fabric products, and rod ends/linkages. I am the product of great business and management mentors. I have tried a wide variety of ventures both successful and unsuccessful. All of which have taught me lessons on leadership and entrepreneurship. I did not graduate college. I am self taught (with internet guidance) in multiple programming languages, manufacturing softwares, and media production software. These include but are not limited to: FileMaker (business systems software) Python C++ G Code CAD software (solid works and fusion 360) Logic Pro (audio production software) Premiere Pro Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Adobe Animate I have taken products from concepts to patented products sold both to oems and consumers. I completed independently all of the following steps in the idea to product pipeline: Concept Development 3D Modeling Prototyping Estimating and Quoting Patent Application Drawings Graphics and Branding Application Testing Market Testing Manufacturing Engineering Production Planning Cost Reduction Design Creation Of Operator Training Materials Production Management Product Packaging Design Marketing Material Design Marketing Distribution Dealer Networking Website Building Order Fulfillment System Creation I have done this for products in multiple applications and industries. I have done all of these steps alone for my products, as well as helping others with components of the process. I have personally researched, tested, purchased, installed, run, and designed products to be made with a variety of machines. These machines I am comfortable calling my self an “expert with” are: Cnc tube benders Cnc wire formers Cnc sheer plasmas Co2 sheet lasers Fiber sheet and tube lasers Injection molders 3d printers Press brakes (bending sheet metal) Cnc mills Cnc lathes Presses (all kinds of presses) Additional Noteworthy Experience: Started a newspaper company. Ran unsuccessfully for state level political office. Started a successful political service company. Run a hobby farm with my wife. Strong conservative. Strong believer.

Each day we share our life, our thoughts, opinions all about America and the world on YouTube. We look at always seeking wisdom and a common sense approach to raising our family in a chaotic world. We believe in Christ, love raising all our own food and being sustainable and also focusing our efforts on homesteading and prepping for harder times. We want to help you grow food, have independence and learn to be the best you can be while also seeking wisdom to make a difference in your life and spouse and children’s life!

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