Dan leads capital formation, investor and lender relations, project underwriting, corporate finance and Flatiron’s investment committee. A CFA Charterholder, he previously held leadership roles at Intersect Power and Avantus. With 13 years in energy and 7 in standalone storage, he has worked on over $20 billion of closed power financings and M&A across the capital structure and development cycle.

Known for his strong leadership and fundraising capabilities, he has successfully guided companies in optimizing capital strategies, accelerating revenue growth, and enhancing investor confidence. His expertise spans customer lifecycle management, international market development, and cross-functional leadership, with a consistent focus on building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Emilio is a seasoned Brand Designer with a sharp, strategic understanding of modern consumer behavior, particularly in the realms of interactivity and engagement. Known for translating complex design challenges into refined, impactful solutions, he approaches each project with a process-driven mindset—grounded in the belief that strong methodology consistently yields exceptional outcomes.

As an active member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), he remains closely connected to emerging trends and evolving industry standards, ensuring his work stays both relevant and forward-thinking.

Taylor is a financial advisor who specializes in helping small and midsize business (SMB) owners, founders, and teams build smarter financial strategies and long-term stability. With a background in marketing and global business from the University of Alabama Honors College, he brings a practical, people-first approach to advising—focused on solving real business and personal financial challenges.

Since beginning his career with New York Life in 2018, Taylor has worked closely with entrepreneurs and growing teams to design customized plans around retirement, risk management, and wealth building. He holds the CPFA and WMCP® designations, along with FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses, and has earned recognition including Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualification.

A results-driven global growth executive, he specializes in leading organizations through scalable, sustainable expansion. He partners with executive teams to define and execute focused growth strategies, aligning operations, culture, and communication to drive performance and ROI.

Known for his strong leadership and fundraising capabilities, he has successfully guided companies in optimizing capital strategies, accelerating revenue growth, and enhancing investor confidence. His expertise spans customer lifecycle management, international market development, and cross-functional leadership, with a consistent focus on building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Andy Shober is the Director of Focused Growth, serving emerging companies across the country. His focus is on revenue and growth acceleration.  Andy has a 35 year record of successfully launching, scaling and turning around businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 50's. He has been part of 11 startups.  His experience as a CFO and business owner enables deeper insights that can be translated into broader strategic outcomes.

Andy attended the University of Colorado where he earned an MS in Finance and BS in Business. He volunteers as an advisor with Bridge Entrepreneurs Network, DEDO Global Landing Pad, University of Colorado's Research to Market Program and is a board member of Wish For Wheels. Andy lives in Castle Pines with his wife and several well-intentioned canines.

Heather is a forward-thinking marketing leader operating at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and customer insight, with deep experience across go-to-market. She specializes in transforming complex B2B products into clear, compelling narratives that resonate throughout the buyer journey and power data-driven campaigns.

Currently at HubSpot, she leads initiatives that convert high-intent signals into high-impact programs, building scalable GTM motions, interactive upmarket experiences, and sales enablement that turns strategy into measurable revenue impact.

Owner of Verno Consulting in Denver, Wes has partnered with over 400 beverage wholesalers across the country to solve operational and strategic business challenges. Drawing on more than a decade of hands-on work in the beverage distribution industry, Wes is the right-hand man to wholesale owners and executives, helping them build smarter, more profitable organizations.

He is a recognized voice in the industry, speaking at national conferences and seminars on distributor profitability and the evolving wholesale beverage landscape.