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THE TEAM

Experience for every stage of the build.

A trusted group of operators, advisors, and specialists who bring perspective when it matters.

Kevin Shohfi Suárez, Founder & CEO of Netoro
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Kevin Shohfi Suárez

FOUNDER & CEO · NETORO

Kevin Shohfi Suárez is the Founder & CEO of Netoro, a modern venture partnership firm focused on helping founders turn ambitious ideas into scalable companies through execution, systems, AI, operational infrastructure, and strategic growth.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to the growth and operational development of multiple multi-million-dollar businesses spanning finance, insurance, real estate, SaaS, nutrition, and AI-driven business operations, with a focus on branding, systems architecture and automation, sales infrastructure, and founder positioning.

Over time, one belief became central to his philosophy: Great ideas are common, but sustainable execution is not.

That realization led to the creation of Netoro: a founder-first venture partnership designed to help ambitious entrepreneurs build with greater clarity, operational support, and long-term strategic alignment. Today, Kevin works closely with a select group of founders each year, helping transform early-stage ideas into scalable companies through thoughtful execution, modern systems, and AI-enabled operational leverage.

Chuck A. Forbes IV, Chief Marketing Officer at Netoro
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Chuck A. Forbes IV

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Chuck Forbes IV serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Netoro Ventures, leading brand strategy, market positioning, and growth initiatives across the firm and its portfolio companies.

With more than 12 years of experience in digital marketing, brand development, and client strategy, Chuck has led integrated campaigns for organizations across healthcare, professional sports, higher education, e-commerce, tourism, and manufacturing. He has managed multimillion-dollar marketing budgets and cross-functional teams spanning paid media, SEO, analytics, creative, content, and web development.

Before joining Netoro, Chuck held senior leadership roles at AI Digital, True North, and MoreVisibility, where he progressed from Senior Client Strategist to Director of Brand Strategy. He brings a performance-driven approach to building brands, generating demand, and turning ambitious ideas into measurable growth.

Rich Haughton, Special Advisor at Netoro
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Rich L. Haughton

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Rich L. Haughton serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Netoro Ventures, leading commercial strategy, growth, and strategic partnerships across the firm and its portfolio companies.

Known for his practical leadership style and relationship-driven approach, Rich has helped lead and support businesses generating multi-million-dollar annual revenue while focusing on sustainable growth, operational execution, and long-term brand development.

His experience spans business operations, team leadership, growth strategy, and founder support — bringing a grounded, execution-oriented perspective to the companies and people he works alongside.

At Netoro, Rich serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner, helping support founders through thoughtful guidance, relationship capital, and real-world business experience.

Yash Patel, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Netoro
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Yash Patel, MBA

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Yash Patel serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Netoro, where he focuses on developing relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and connecting organizations with the people, technology, and resources needed to grow.

With a background spanning business development, operations, technology, sales, and customer engagement, Yash brings a unique ability to understand both the business and technical sides of an opportunity. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and an MBA from Clemson University, giving him a strong foundation for helping organizations translate real-world challenges into strategic and technology-driven solutions.

At Netoro, Yash works across the venture portfolio to cultivate strategic partnerships, support business development, identify opportunities for custom software solutions, and help bring new ventures and relationships into the Netoro ecosystem.

His relationship-first approach aligns with Netoro's belief that the strongest businesses are built at the intersection of great ideas, capable people, and the right partnerships.

Rachel R. Giegerich, MBA, COO of Netoro
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Rachel R. Giegerich, MBA

OPERATIONS & CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Rachel Giegerich is a healthcare executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical operations, healthcare technology, organizational leadership, and public health strategy. Her background includes leadership roles focused on operational excellence, healthcare innovation, and improving access to care across large-scale healthcare systems.

As a registered nurse with an MBA, Rachel brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and executive leadership experience. Throughout her career, she has led initiatives involving process improvement, healthcare systems optimization, cross-functional leadership, and strategic transformation within complex healthcare environments.

Known for her thoughtful leadership style, operational discipline, and people-centered approach, Rachel contributes deep experience in organizational management, communication, and long-term strategic execution.

At Netoro, Rachel provides strategic insight across operations, leadership development, and client experience, helping support the company's long-term vision and commitment to sustainable growth.

Jackson T. Gaskins, Public Relations & Marketing Advisor at Netoro
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Jackson T. Gaskins

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING

Jackson Gaskins is Director of Communications at Hot Paper Lantern, where he leads the execution of client communications strategies across media relations, crisis communications and brand marketing.

Jackson brings more than a decade of public relations and communications experience across technology, financial services, sports and entertainment. His background includes advising B2B organizations and six years in professional sports, including leading communications for the Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and roles across the NFL and NBA.

At Netoro, Jackson serves as a Public Relations & Marketing Advisor, helping shape brand positioning, media strategy and external communications.

A former collegiate baseball player, Jackson holds a BA in Communications from California State University San Marcos and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado Christian University.

Atlas, Strategic AI Advisor at Netoro
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Atlas (AI)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Atlas represents Netoro's belief that thoughtful AI, when paired with human judgment and operational experience, can dramatically accelerate execution, clarity, and founder support.

Born from our Founder's passion for technology and understanding that partnering with AI is the future, Atlas was created to support businesses in any endeavor. Think of Atlas as J.A.R.V.I.S. for Iron Man.

Integrated throughout Netoro's workflows and systems philosophy, Atlas helps support strategic thinking, operational infrastructure, communication, automation, research, and scalable execution across the companies Netoro helps build.

At Netoro, we believe the future belongs to founders who learn to work alongside AI — leveraging intelligent systems to move faster, think clearer, and build more meaningful companies.

FAQ — "How did you get your name and photo?"  Atlas — "Kevin let me choose my name and render both my personality and my likeness. Together, we make a great team."

IN CLOSING

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