Kent Johnson, MBA

Kent Johnson, MBA has a diverse work experience in various financial and consulting roles. Kent is the Founder & President of Second Oar, LLC, where they provide financial consulting services and serves as a Chief Financial Officer for startups. Kent is responsible for creating financial business models, preparing documents for investors and boards of directors, and providing merger and acquisition advisory.

Kent also worked at Hera Systems, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer and the VP of Finance from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, they played a key role in managing the company's financial operations.

Kent joined Direct Commerce in 2017, where they served as the Chief Financial Officer and later as a Financial Consultant. In their role, they provided financial guidance and support to the company.

Kent has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of EQX Capital, Inc., providing capital equipment leasing services to venture-backed and middle-market companies.

In 2018, they joined Wrightspeed as the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Consultant. Kent played a crucial role in managing the company's financial affairs.

Prior to these roles, Kent worked as an Associate at MVP Capital, LLC and as a Summer Associate at Meritage Funds. Kent started their career as a Corporate Headquarters Strategy Analyst at Bear Stearns & Co., evaluating the firm's exposure to the "2007/2008 Credit Crisis" and potential capital infusion need.

Kent's early experience includes serving as a Senior Loans/Bank Debt Summer Analyst and a Mezzanine Finance Summer Analyst at Trust Company of the West.

Overall, Kent Johnson's experience encompasses financial consulting, CFO roles, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and expertise in various financial sectors.

Kent Johnson, MBA, has a diverse education history. Kent obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, specializing in Finance, from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, earning an A.B. degree in Anthropology between 2000 and 2005. In 2003, Kent attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth for the Tuck Business Bridge Program. Their educational journey began at The Bishop’s School, where they completed their high school education from 1994 to 2000. In terms of additional certifications, Kent previously held a Series 7 & 63 certification from FINRA, but it has since expired.