Bran Crudden is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in managing diverse financial portfolios. At Transparent Equity Entrepreneurs, he founded and managed an Intraday Trading Fund with a Sharpe Ratio of 3.34, sourced and closed Pre-IPO placements in top-tier companies, and has overseen a Cryptocurrency fund since 2022. Previously, at SMB Capital, he managed a more than $30 Million AUM long/short equity and options portfolio, achieving a Sharpe Ratio of 2.28 and notable returns, while also developing automated trading models. At Merus Global Investments, he handled a multi-million long/short equity portfolio and collaborated with IT to enhance order routing systems. His earlier role at Trillium Asset Management involved managing a several-million dollar equity portfolio with impressive returns and minimal negative months. Bran holds a BA in Economics from Brown University and an MS in Finance from Boston University, with coursework focused on derivatives, investment analysis, and portfolio management.
Bran T. Crudden
Founder & Principal Trader
Benjamin Mandelbraut
Management & Investor Relations
Benjamin Mandelbraut is an experienced real estate professional with a strong track record in high-value property transactions. At AJM Group Realty, he successfully marketed and sold multi-million dollar homes, facilitated one of the most expensive multi-family sales in the history of Boston's South End, and sourced off-market deals for investors and developers. At AJM Group, he oversaw property acquisitions, construction, and sales, secured significant financing from regional banks, and managed a multi-family rental portfolio. Benjamin holds a Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Sport Psychology from Boston University, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA, received multiple academic scholarships, and was a member of the wrestling team. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Boston University.