Advisory Board
Expanding our team and our knowledge base to bring a successful and meaningful business to life.
Austin Durgee
Austin Durgee is a finance and technology professional driven by a genuine passion for decentralized finance and the evolving landscape of Web3. Throughout his professional journey, Austin has accumulated practical experience in fundraising, developer relations, and the intricacies of decentralized systems. During his tenure at Republic, a crowdfunding platform catering to startups, crypto ventures, and real estate endeavors, Austin skillfully managed funding campaigns and nurtured connections within the developer community. Under his guidance, projects secured over $12 million in funding, a testament to his ability to foster meaningful relationships and drive results.
Presently, Austin’s entrepreneurial focus is channeled into Sphinx, where he serves as a co-founder and CMO. Sphinx is dedicated to reshaping energy trading through a decentralized derivatives order book. Collaborating with a dedicated team of developers and entrepreneurs, Austin is committed to bringing this innovative solution to the market.
CMO / Co-founder
at Sphinx Protocol, Denver, CO
Erik Grand
Erik is a results-driven GTM professional with over a decade of experience in SaaS customer success and professional services, spearheading post-merger integration activities, developing cross-functional frameworks and leading post-sales initiatives. He exhibits strong expertise in managing strategic enterprise accounts, exceeding revenue targets and leveraging data-driven metrics to improve customer success strategies. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to achieve high NRR and accelerate TTV for clients. His past success in leadership and results driven success brings in an analytical driven point of view.
GTM Strategy Leader
at RealTime eClinical – Nashville, TN
James Goetz
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, James serves as an Account Executive for Perficient, a Global Digital Consulting firm. His tenure in the finance industry, where he once processed thousands of pages daily for a private investment bank, has ignited his passion for assisting businesses in harnessing data to craft effective success strategies. Today, he envisions a digital landscape where data analytics, sharp business tactics, algorithms, and genuine relationship-building converge to foster enduring prosperity. A lifelong community builder, James founded California’s largest snowboarding community, which now fundraises for nonprofits year-round, reflecting one of his deepest passions. His love for travel has led him to explore 20 states and 7 countries beyond the U.S., a pursuit he intends to continue to immerse himself in new places, cultures, and societies that shape humanity.
Account Executive
at Perficient / Community Builder – Los Angeles, CA
Want to get in touch with us?