Carl Fairbank

Carl Fairbank

Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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Mr. Fairbank is a serial entrepreneur and early stage investor in financial technology &…

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  • CRF Ventures Graphic

    CRF Ventures

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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    McLean, Virginia, United States

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Mclean, Virginia

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Series 63

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  • Series 7

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Volunteer Experience

  • Life Coach / Happiness Mentor

    none

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Social Services

    I work -- for free -- with select individuals that have experienced extreme hardship or depression in their lives. Over 20 years, I have created a program with methods that have helped me create and maintain true happiness, despite the circumstances. Adversity can do one of two things: make you stronger or break you down. I work with folks to create a program for them, teach them how to deal with adversity, and use techniques to create a life of happiness everyone deserves

  • Entrepreneur Mentor

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    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Education

    I work with inspiring entrepreneurs -- for free -- to leverage my experience as a serial entrepreneur, investor, & investment banker to help burgeoning entrepreneurs pursue their dreams.

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    Steering Committee Member

    Smithsonian Institution

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Preparing Food for Homeless

    Martha's Table

    - Present 8 years 8 months

    Social Services

    As part of our dedication to philanthropy and community service, several employees from Breakout join each time. To see my team share my dedication to philanthropy & other causes, it truly is inspiring

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    Fundraiser

    Chance For Life

    Children

  • American Red Cross Graphic

    Fundraiser

    American Red Cross

    Children

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • Ranked in Top 50 Places to Work by American Banker

    American Banker

    Ranked as one of top 50 places to work in fintech by American Banker

  • Named 100 top Executives in Finance by Top 100 Magazine

    Top 100 Magazine

  • 40 Under 40

    Commercial Finance Association

    Selected as 40 Under 40 By CFA

    https://dc.citybizlist.com/article/493125/carl-fairbank-honored-with-commercial-finance-association-40-under-40-award

  • SELECTED AS RED HOT COMPANY TO WATCH IN 2018

    DCA LIVE

    http://dca-live.com/2018-red-hot-companies/

  • Companies to Watch in 2018

    Silicon Valley Review

    https://thesiliconreview.com/magazines/with-a-wide-range-of-credit-profiles-breakout-capital-finance-a-technology-enabled-direct-lender-brings-affordable-fully-transparent-funding-solutions-to-small-businesses/

    https://thesiliconreview.com/magazines/50-innovative-companies-to-watch-2018/

  • Named Top "40 Under 40" by CFA in 2018

    Commercial Finance Association (CFA)

    Fairbank named top "40 Under 40" by the Commercial Finance Association, namely for Breakout Capital's work on it's FactorAdvantage product.

    www.cfa.com/40Under40/awardsevent

  • Named top Small Business Lender by U.S. Business News

    U.S. Business News

  • Named top Finance & Tech Executive by CV Magazine

    CV Magazine

    Named top Finance & Tech Executive by CV Magazine

  • Forbes Finance Council

    Forbes

  • Fairbank named one of D.C.’s top entrepreneurs under 40 years old

    Trending40.com

    Breakout Capital’s Founder & CEO, Carl Fairbank was named one of D.C.’s top entrepreneurs under 40 years old by Trending 40. The list recognizes entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions in their industry and have taken the Washington, D.C. region by storm.

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