Ari Lewis

Ari Lewis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ari is currently a Co-Founder of Payload, a digital media company focused on covering the business and policy of the space industry. Prior to this, Ari was a Co-Founder of OhioX, an organization they co-founded in 2019 and served until 2021. Ari also co-founded and served as the Managing Partner of The Green Block Group, a strategic communications and innovation consultancy firm from 2019 to 2021. Ari has also worked as a Referee for the U.S. Soccer Federation from 2008 to 2021. Ari has contributed to Crain's Cleveland Business as a Contributor from 2019 to 2021. Ari co-founded Grasshopper Capital, an investment firm, and served as the Managing Partner from 2017 to 2020. Ari was the Managing Partner of Sherman 216 from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, Ari co-founded Koalah in 2013 and served as a Co-Founder until 2015.

Ari Lewis pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Case Western Reserve University between 2013 and 2017. In addition to their degree, they obtained the Series 65 certification from FINRA in May 2013.