William Pace is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership, investment, and advisory roles across various sectors. Currently serving as an Executive Partner at Ariel Group, Pace provides specialized mentorship for C-Suite executives and candidates. As a Private Investor at StartEngine, Pace participates in a leading equity crowdfunding platform. Tenure at Pacific Community Ventures includes serving on the Advisory Council and Board of Directors, focusing on job creation in California's low and middle-income communities. Pace co-founded and served as Managing Director of ClearlyNext, offering career navigation solutions. Previous roles include significant leadership positions at Kurt Salmon and Swander Pace Capital, along with advisory contributions to several nonprofit boards. William Pace holds an MBA in Finance from Yale School of Management and advanced degrees from Claremont Graduate University and Claremont McKenna College.