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Last Updated: 04/28/2026
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Morristown, NJ USA
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Lindsey is the serial entrepreneur who literally created a profitable lemonade stand as a child. A startup-advisor and venture capitalist, Lindsey has built a portfolio of innovative companies since 2004 with NAGY VENTURES. He has helped launch and scale technologies acquired by the Fortune 500. He has delivered niche financial solutions worth hundreds-of-millions to CEOs of Fortune 100 investment banks and owners of hedge funds. In addition to co-founding NeedCapital.AI, Lindsey is Founder and CEO of Eco-Enterprise, Inc. which drives sustainability for businesses, nonprofits and governments while saving them money. Lindsey is also co-founder of Eco-System, Inc. (“eco-system“)–a cloud-based IIOT SaaS for smart city and building automation.
NAGY VENTURES IS CURRENTLY OFFERING CAPSOURCE PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:
1) Eco-Enterprise & NeedCapital.AI
2) Awesome.Social & Logo365.AI
3) EventGames.io & CloserArcade.com
Highlights:
- Awarded Smart City Innovation by C.C.C.C. for Blockchain/AI-based startup using autonomous drones to monitor Oil/Gas wells: EyeFly/SkyRig ($250K Angel Term Sheet, 2018)
- Launched cross-border accelerator between US startups and Chinese corporations–investing in science/technology: Accathon Capital (2018)
- Helped scale global ESCO offering affordable renewable energy: Crius Energy Trust (P.E. Acquisition, ’13-19)
- Procured Ghanaian investment bank for $97M Waste-to-Energy project: Green Worldwide (’13-17)
- Helped CEA launch Eureka Park to showcase startups at CES (2012)
- Supported TechCrunch Disrupt-NYC launch with Udemy (2010)
- Partnered World Series of Poker Champs for Warby Parker launch (2010)
- Funded Landshark (VC) for StartupWeekend-NYC launch (2010)
- Co-founded social media agency in ’09: Social Help Online (2013 Exit)
- Built 1st voice-based biometric payment processor: YadaPay ($8M Angel Raise, Patent to AT&T, ‘08-11)
- Early-investor in various mobile apps (Blackberry/iOS/Android, 2007+)
- Honored by Keith Ferrazzi at launch of bestselling book on networking: Never Eat Alone (2007)
- Co-Owner, 1st online poker school with WSOP Bracelet Winners (2005)
- Procured ultra-high-net-worth clients for: The Family Wealth Institute, Summit Financial Resources, Wealth Shield Financial, The LTC Partnership, private hedge funds and VC firms. (2004+)
- Coordinated enterprise tech solutions for Entology (PwC Acquisition)
- Corporate Sponsorships for Far Hills Race Meeting (Jet-Team Flyover at Opening Ceremonies, Private Yacht/Aviation, 2009+)
- Board Advisor, Discovery Times Square Foundation (2012)
- Board Advisor, Give Your Sole, 501c3 (2009)
- Member, Institute for Sustainable Enterprise, FDU (2008)
- Member, Knights of Columbus
- B.A.: Roanoke College
- Entrepreneurial Studies: American Intercontinental University-London
- The Hill School
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Eco-Enterprise is committed to providing innovative financial solutions and state-of-the-art technology to promote sustainability and cost-saving opportunities for our diverse clientele, including businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities. Our organization currently faces a multifaceted challenge that encompasses: Insufficient time and resources to maintain and update marketing and business development materials. Limited capacity to dedicate time and resources to create updated corporate planning documents essential for engaging with potential investors. |
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In high-growth, innovation-driven organizations, the ability to effectively communicate value to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders is critical to scaling operations and securing capital. In this case, students step into the role of strategy and business development consultants supporting Eco-Enterprise and NeedCapital.AI in strengthening investor materials, marketing assets, and onboarding systems. By integrating market research, financial modeling, and content strategy, students will develop comprehensive, execution-ready materials that support fundraising, sales enablement, and organizational growth. Students completing this case will be able to:
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