Harold

Harold Hughes is a serial entrepreneur, author, and social capitalist. He is the Founder & CEO of NFNTE Capital, an innovative entrepreneurial education services company. Organizations across industries, from Higher Education with the University of Texas to Sports and Entertainment with the NBA, have adopted his curricula and programming to further the entrepreneurial mindset in their communities.

As a first-generation American who prioritizes education, Harold holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science, and an MBA from Clemson University. The honors graduate authored A Kids Book About Blockchain in 2021 to help make understanding Web3 technology accessible to all ages. Harold has continued his journey in “lifelong learning” by studying Artificial Intelligence and creating training modules and workshops to educate curious learners and business professionals across the country on how to use these tools and resources effectively.

Harold is an active angel investor, primarily investing in companies led by diverse founders. Notably, he has invested in CPG companies, including Liquid Death, Athletic Greens, and the Jay-Z-backed allergy-friendly snack food company, Partake Foods. He also invests his time in mentoring and advising emerging entrepreneurs, offering up his expertise which spans from go-to-market strategy and business development to supporting founders from ideation to scale.