Jeff Spence is a seasoned investor, global business traveler, adventurer, social innovator, and accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in international investing and entrepreneurship.Jeff has collaborated with some of the world's most esteemed organizations, including the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the European Central Bank, and the World Trade Organization. He has also provided economic and geopolitical advice to several government organizations including the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).He launched a global entrepreneurial development program that has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide to fuel and accelerate their businesses. His unique experiences and perspectives have made him a sought-after advisor, speaker, and trusted partner to government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and investors worldwide. With a career spanning hundreds of investments across six continents, Jeff is currently a partner in three international investment groups that cover a broad spectrum of investment stages, sizes, and theses. He also serves on the board of directors of several for-profit and non-profit businesses and, despite his best efforts, has reluctantly served as CEO over a dozen times.Beyond his professional endeavors, Jeff is an avid adventurer. He has climbed ""on"" some of the world's highest peaks, traveled to over 100 countries (been wrongly arrested twice), is a private pilot, and is an avid adventure motorcycle rider.Jeff holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics and competed as an NCAA Decathlete.