The Founders Arena
John Langston, CAIA, is the Founder and CEO of Republic Capital Group, a distinguished investment banking firm recognized as Boutique Investment Bank of the Year by The M&A Advisor. Since September 2015, Republic Capital Group has been dedicated to serving the RIA, Wealth, and Asset Management communities. In addition to this role, John Langston serves as a Board Member for The Founders Arena, a WealthTech Accelerator, and the Texas McCombs Wealth Management Center. John Langston is also a Co-Founder of the John and Candace Langston Wealth Management Fellowship, which supports students at the McCombs School of Business. Prior to these roles, John Langston was the Managing Director at Avalon Investment & Advisory from August 2013 to September 2015. John Langston holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
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The Founders Arena
As a non-profit Global WealthTech accelerator based in Arlington, TX, Founders Arena is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs in the wealth management industry. Our mission is to connect the global wealth management ecosystem to provide innovative startups guidance, support, and resources, helping them accelerate their growth and make a meaningful impact on our industry. The Founders Arena is a unique and first-of-its-kind "go-to-market" Accelerator specifically for WealthTech companies looking to scale across the global WealthTech market. With a team of Executive Ambassadors, industry experts can guide and drive our start-ups to quicker growth. Our focus is on fostering collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community for all our participants. At Founders Arena, we believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. We are proud to collaborate with our Executive Ambassadors, who bring their expertise and insights to our program, providing valuable guidance to our startups. Together, we aim to shape the future of the WealthTech industry and create meaningful change in wealth management. If you are a WealthTech startup looking for support, mentorship, and resources to accelerate your growth, join us at Founders Arena. Let's work together to drive positive change in the wealth management industry and unlock new opportunities for success.