John Anthony Hall

John Anthony Hall is a seasoned business executive and investor with over 30 years of experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and financial management. He is currently a Co-Founder and Venture Partner at Ascendo Venture Capital, a Miami-based venture capital firm.3

Key aspects of John Anthony Hall's background and career include:

Education and Early Career

• Graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Accounting (1964-1969)3
• Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School (1969-1971)3
• Began his career working for two U.S. Senators in Washington D.C. (1965-1969)3

Entrepreneurial and Investment Experience

• Founded, acquired, or managed 7 private companies with up to 115 employees2
• Served as Managing Partner of Miami Ventures LTD, a venture capital fund focused on Black-owned businesses (1994-2004)3
• Currently CEO of Brickell Ventures LLC, providing virtual accelerator, interim CEO, and fractional CFO services3

Leadership Roles

• Executive Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Miami Dade College (2013-2019)23
• President & CEO of Independence Federal Savings Bank, a NASDAQ-listed bank (2007-2009)23
• Regional President of OneUnited Bank, America's largest African-American-owned bank (2001-2004)3

Ascendo Venture Capital

At Ascendo Venture Capital, John Hall is part of a diverse team of investors and operators focusing on:

• Investing in early-stage companies led by exceptional female, Black, or Latin entrepreneurs nationwide3
• Targeting seed to Series A investments in technology-based businesses12
• Sectors including FinTech, EdTech, Future of Work, HealthTech, and Enterprise Software2

Expertise and Recognition

• Over 30 years of experience in investing, operating, and accelerating small and middle-market businesses2
• Screened over 2,500 applicants and graduated 436 diverse business owners during his time at Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses2
• Inducted into the South Florida Business Hall of Fame3

John Anthony Hall's extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and financial management, combined with his focus on supporting underrepresented founders, makes him a valuable asset to Ascendo Venture Capital and the broader business community.