Kent B. Woodard

Kent B. Woodard is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and author who serves as the CEO and founder of Great Rock Ventures (GRV).1 His diverse background includes experience as a former professional athlete and World Champion BMX racer.1

Professional Career

Kent's professional journey spans several decades and industries:

Great Rock Ventures:: As CEO since 2008, Kent has led GRV in various ventures1:

• Real estate investments, with a focus on tax deed investing in Harris County, Houston, TX
• Cryptocurrency investments, with GRV being an early Bitcoin investor since 2011
• Largest Airbnb customer worldwide from 2012-2014

Previous Roles::

• CEO of TCWP (2001-2008), growing the company from a $5,000 investment to $9MM in revenue within 5 years1
• Sales Manager at RightNow (1999-2001), acquiring Fortune 100 clients1
• Management Consultant at WMC (1995-1999)1
• President of OMC (1990-1995), founding a clothing company with 8 retail outlets in Vancouver, BC1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Kent has demonstrated a keen eye for emerging opportunities:

• Japanese Real Estate: He's currently working on revitalizing "Akiya" houses in Japan, aiming to convert them into rental properties with a reported Cap Rate of 14.91
• Cryptocurrency: GRV has been involved in cryptocurrency markets since 20111
• Real Estate Investing: Kent has a track record of generating 300%+ returns in this sector1

Author and Thought Leader

Kent has authored two books:

1. "Trading: Gaining The Cognitive Edge"
2. "A Guide To Becoming Epihuman"

He is also credited as the founder and pioneer of Epihumanism, using this concept to advise top trading desks in Asia on cognitive enhancement and performance.1

Education and Philanthropy

Kent received his Executive Education from Harvard Business School.1 He is also passionate about philanthropy, having established the Grupo de Opportunidades foundation for children in South America.1