Barry Etra

Barry Etra is a respected figure in the Southeast, revolutionizing the way companies secure equity funding and championing new opportunities in prototyping and design.

With a background in niche and alternative financing, Etra has held various high-level roles such as General Management, COO, VP Sales, and Business Unit Manager, demonstrating expertise in budgeting, P & L management, analytics, and strategic vision for sales and operations.

As a trainer and mentor, Etra shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with others, drawing from his manufacturing background and being an expert in corrugated materials.

His specialties include prototyping and design, nonprofit debt funding, and equity funding for post-revenue companies, showcasing his diverse skill set and deep industry knowledge.

Etra is an alumnus of Columbia University, holding a BA and MBA from Columbia Business School, and has also been associated with organizations like Keiretsu Forum South-East, Kickr Design, RAISE Forum, and Etra Advisory Group, among others.