Manny is a lifelong learner who enjoys digging deep into new technologies and nourishing ideas. He is a first-generation St. Lucian American born in Columbus, Ohio. He played a role in a venture-backed telehealth startup acquisition from 2015 through 2017. In 2017, he co-founded Stopwatch Creative, a marketing and tech agency assisting startups, artists, professional athletes, and brands all over the world with various marketing services. 

When the pandemic created unforeseen complications for entrepreneurs, Manny created Colaeb, a SaaS platform helping businesses grow affordably, now with thousands of brands supported all over the world.

Manny joined JumpStart Ventures (over $140M AUM) in 2022, where he connects early-stage technology companies with Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding, as well as nourishing relationships with entrepreneurial resources around Ohio. 

Since 2017, Manny has coordinated over 100 professional and educational events across several cities in the US, with thousands of attendees.