Building the future of tokenized assets
3+ Companies founded. 30+ Applications built. 100+ Companies advised. Product Development, blockchain, and AI expert. 
Benny leads development teams to build emerging tech products.

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Benny Pekala

Fungtio

As COO of Fungtio, I oversee the strategy and operations behind our premium, filler-free mushroom blends. My role spans building our brand, managing the website, fostering partnerships, and ensuring every aspect of the business operates smoothly and efficiently.

Every day, I focus on creating a seamless experience for our customers while driving growth and ensuring Fungtio stays at the forefront of modern wellness.

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

Raze

Raze is a private fundraising platform for startups and investors that checks all the boxes. Startups and existing businesses in the U.S. and around the globe can design, set up, and deploy their raise by issuing equity, revenue shares, tokens, and SAFE agreements to accredited investors.

Business Development Associate

Angel Labs

Evaluated over 100 founding teams with innovative Web 3 concepts for an accelerator cohort of 16.
Strategized best practices to launch Web 2.5 products and seamlessly onboard Web 2 communities.
Coordinated and created program content including the Financial, Technology, and Marketing Stacks.

Program Operations Lead

Ethernity Chain

Coordinated a $20mm Seed raise to launch new verticals within the NFT marketplace ecosystem.
Pitched and closed investors, talent, and artists within the crypto community, both virtually and in person.
Created and maintained excel sheets to document financial progress and provide financial updates.
Researched and strategized with my team to deliver innovative Web 3 results for investors and customers.

Investor Relations & Raise Coordinator

Tucker Green Consulting, Inc

Executed effective fundraising strategies for public servants, most notably for a Manhattan DA candidate and Congresswoman.
Delivered weekly financial reports.
Corresponded with various donors and elected officials' offices via phone, email, and various social media platforms, while representing clients at the highest standards.
Analyzed contributor data, identified potential contributors through various databases, and prepared daily briefs.
Planned and managed campaign fundraising events.

Associate

Updated campaign software and databases to enhance campaign efficiency.
Brainstormed political ads for mail and digital platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Created fundraising event invites using Adobe and Canva.

Fundraising Intern

Deakin University

Co-authored a Systematic Literature Review published in Gut Microbiota.
Analyzed data for numerous research studies for a literature review concerning microbiology and gastrointestinal symptoms. 
Recruited, organized, and evaluated over 50 participants for a clinical research trial involving dairy, depressive symptoms, and gut flora.
Coordinated the distribution of supplies for double-blinded clinical trial daily.
Consulted with financiers of research study to confirm the clinical trial’s progress.
Performed cognitive ability tests on participants at baseline and final appointments.

Research Assistant

Riverside Community Care

Aided patients in all phases of rehabilitation including, but not limited to locating housing, legal help, and disability services.
Guided and assisted group therapy sessions including Health & Wellness, Recovery, and Mindfulness.
Expedited the patient waitlist and assisted in the transition from paper to digital format.

Intern

Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University

Transcribed psychotherapy sessions for research on ruptures between patients and therapists - over 40 hours a week.
Evaluated research progress and suggested more inclusive additions to the materials used for research.

I am a Wellesley 2020 Graduate and business professional in the web3 & startup industry.
Interested in Venture Capital, Investing, and Health & Wellness. 
Always looking for opportunities to give back to my community.
Happy to connect with innovative professionals over a coffee or a Zoom!

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