- Boxing & Surfing - Enjoy training in boxing and surfing in Santa Monica
- Reading & Theology - Passionate about theology, literature, and community building
- Music & Culture - Interested in popular music, storytelling, and cultural movements and moments
- Music & Drumming - Dedicated drummer with a deep interest in various musical genres and a passion for live performance
Zechariah Hogan
Los Angeles
Summary
Results-driven business development leader with a proven track record in deal sourcing, strategic partnerships, and capital raising across private and public markets. Expertise in equity crowdfunding, investor relations, and corporate sponsorships, having facilitated high-level partnerships with VC firms, private investors, and multi-billion dollar institutions. Played a pivotal role in sourcing celebrity-featured deals and structuring fundraising opportunities under Reg CF, A+, D506(b), and D506(c).
Deeply skilled in cold outreach, lead generation, and executive relationship management, successfully launching affiliate programs, securing 25+ affiliates in two weeks, and driving partnerships with top industry players.
Seeking to leverage business development, capital markets, and strategic partnership experience in a high-impact role at WeFunder, helping startups and investors connect through innovative fundraising solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Partnerships | Deal Sourcing | Affiliate
Crush Capital Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Sourced and facilitated partnerships with private and public companies for collaboration on Going Public, leveraging cold outreach and strategic relationship-building.
- Secured "hero" celebrity-featured deal for Going Public, Season 3, premiering on X this Spring.
- Initiated and facilitated introductions between Going Public stakeholders, VC firms, private investors, and strategic funding partners.
- Sourced and advanced discussions with a multi-billion-dollar financial institution, Charles Schwab, as a potential corporate sponsor for Going Public.
Manager of Business Development
Issuance
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Led outbound business development efforts, leveraging cold outreach to source high-value deals and strategic partnerships.
- Secured the celebrity-featured deal for Going Public, Season 3, bringing in Nutcase to raise capital under Reg CF.
- Coordinated and facilitated high-level introductions and calls with key decision-makers from Survios, JSX, Slamball, and Morgan Stanley, advancing discussions on capital-raising opportunities.
- Developed and launched the Issuance Intros affiliate program, signing 25+ affiliates in two weeks to expand market reach and deal flow.
- Forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders in the equity crowdfunding space, strengthening Issuance's positioning as a top-capital raising platform.
Re-recording Mixer
NBC Universal
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided audio mixing and post-production services for 100+ episodes of episodic television, including productions from Wolf Entertainment (Law & Order: SVU, FBI, FBI: International, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire)
- Performed dialogue recording, editing, and sound mixing, ensuring high-quality audio for network television broadcasts.
- Coordinated and conducted recording sessions with A-list voice-over actors, managing technical and creative aspects of voice performance.
- Executed post-production sound work, balancing dialogue, music, and effects to meet professional broadcast standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theology, Biblical Studies, History
Eternity Bible College
Simi Valley06-2017
Skills
- Deal sourcing & Pipeline Management
- Cold Outreach & Lead Generation
- Strategic Partnerships & Affiliations
- High-Level Negotiation & Relationship Management
- B2B & B2C Sales Strategy
- Fundraising & Investor Outreach and Relations
- Regulation CF, A, A, D506(c) Offerings
- Venture Capital & Private Equity Relations
- Corporate Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships
- High-Impact Presentation & Pitching
- Executive-Level Outreach & Engagement
Interests
Timeline
Manager of Business Development
Issuance
05.2024 - 02.2025
Strategic Partnerships | Deal Sourcing | Affiliate
Crush Capital Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Re-recording Mixer
NBC Universal
01.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Theology, Biblical Studies, History
Eternity Bible College
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