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David Drake: THE SOHO LOFT and LDJ:

Bioography: Background

David Drake is the founder and Chairman of LDJ Capital in Newyork cityand has been involved in technology media and telecoms (TMT), realty, mineral & energy, clean tech and impact investments for over 20 years.he is one of the leading equity expert also the chairman n founder of soholoft,an event driven global finance company. he is Swedish by origin n fluent n six languages. He writes regularly for WSJ, Forbes, Thomson Reuters, Hedge-co and 100+ other entrepreneurial and financial publications.Because of his leading work in this space, he was a US Commerce Department delegate to the EU Commission in Brussels and Rome and to the white house of champions of change ceremony in Washington DC. The World Entrepreneurship Forum’s Guide to Business Success Around the World and is the author of Crowd Fund Economics. His focus today is to take on board advisory positions at companies, angel networks and venture funds, and to guide them on such topics as international regulations, corporate strategy and fund structures, with emphasis on the growing trend of online investment automation for retail and angel investors. CHARITY AND DONATIONS: For charity, Mr. Drake hosted the Harvard Club and Boston Symphony performances at his home and sat on the advisory board of Best Buddies Charity for autistic kids. ACADEMICS: He has an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Law and Economics from George Washington University where he was awarded the Wallenberg Scholarship for academic merit

The LDJ and David drake As chairman. A private investment and equity firm with worldwide capital access.LDJ Capital consists of advisory services in energy, infrastructure, real estate and INTERNET media.LDJ has six divisions in Real Estate Holdings Energy Holdings Investment Banking and Services LDJ Venture Holdings LDJ Venture Partners Fund Advisory n addition, we also have a VC division focused on content, rich media content, advertising platforms and e commerce channel and sales distribution. We hold several board positions advising high growth late and early stage firms. We also have a division focused on PIPEs. ADVISORY SERVICES Capital Markets & Advisory Services Debt Financing and Placement Equity Financing and Placement Merger and Acquisitions Corporate Partnering/Strategic Alliances Restructuring and Workouts Asset Management Start-ups and Management Annual Cash Return on Investments of 85%. Areas of Specialty: Real Estate Emerging Markets Middle East Technology and Media Energy Commodities Infrastructure FUND ADVISORY LDJ Capital Fund Advisory has worked with approx thirty funds in the US for the last 7 years. These funds mainly focus on private equity investments, public investments in form of PIPE and both domestically and internationally held and listed companies. The Soho Loft (managing partner) The SoHo Loft (TSL) Event Series is a global event platform aimed at enhancing capital formation and fostering the growth of private company marketplace, also known the secondary markets.TSL is the leading adviser globally for private companies, their liquidity strategies and the platforms evolving.The original Soho Loft, a 4,000 square foot multi-million dollar luxury loft was situated in the heart of Soho and was the home to David Drake, a venture capitalist and seasoned net-worker, during the first part of the 21st Century. The Soho Loft hosted over a thousand cocktails, dinners and networking events for businesses, charities and individuals. More than 15,000 people, including socialites, celebrities, royalties and aristocrats, came from all corners of the globe to mingle at David's intimate home. Goal of soholoft. The goal of The Soho Loft is to promote and advance crowd fund investing for start-up entrepreneurs and SMEs so they will optimize all their opportunities to grow their business, innovate their products and services and thus create more jobs for others in their communities. All of which creates a new path to economic prosperity for the local and global communication Chemical Angel Network. Venture capital chemical network focused on early stage investments Social Media & Strategy Advisor Challenge Workforce Solutions. Challenge is a local, non-profit, vocational organization that empowers people with a variety of disabilities and other barriers to employment find opportunities in the workplace. ARCHIVE Global Leading an international non profit using housing/environmental design to improve health. Board Advisor Wonder Animation Inc Formerly Midland Production Corp., Wonder Animation produces stereoscopic 3D animated Family film

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achievements of soholoft

Crowd-funding & the JOBS Act Workshop for Columbia U MBA Class and Entrepreneurs Columbia University September 2012 The Soho Loft's Founder and Chairman David Drake presented on the intricacies and unique developments in the JOBS Act that was signed into law by President Obama Last April 5, 2012 and which has spurred the dynamic growth of the Crowd Funding phenomenon in the USA.

Crowd-funding & the JOBS Act Workshop for NYU Academia and Entrepreneurs New York University, NY September 2012 The Soho Loft together with Douglas Ellenoff and Gate Technologies presented a special round-table on Crowd-funding and the JOBS Act for this event for academia and entrepreneurs.

Crowd-funding & the JOBS Act at the Stockholm University Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden August 2012 The Soho Loft addressed recent global developments in crowd funding and the JOBS Act in U.S.

Crowd-funding & the JOBS Act at the Karolinska Institute Karolinska Institute Stockholm, Hagalund Sweden August 2012 The Soho Loft addressed recent global developments in crowd funding and the JOBS Act in U.S. Join an interactive discussion with researchers and academia at the prestigious Karolinska Institute ("KI") in Stockholm, Sweden.

Causes David cares about: Animal Welfare Children Civil Rights and Social Action Economic Empowerment Education Environment Health Human Rights Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Politics Poverty Alleviation Science and Technology

Organizations David supports: Startup Visa Act 2.0 Immigration Bill JOBS Act Dodd Frank Act World Entrepreneurship Forum Moscow State University Stockholm University Karolinska Institute

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