john ferrara

CapZone Impact Investments LLC is the first national Opportunity Zone investment platform developing Opportunity Zone projects and other Environmental, Social and Governance plus Resilience investments for Social Impact at scale. CapZone brings together human, financial and intellectual capital to invest in low income communities to solve seemingly intractable problems throughout the U.S.

Equinox Worldwide is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company focused on innovative Out-of-Home (OOH) media companies with sustainable impact on the digital transformation of OOH in emerging markets.

A public holding company with domestic and international operating subsidisaries. Reported to the Board of Directors with full P&L responsibility. Turned around this underperforming public holding company. Raised equity capital through a PIPE transaction and a public rights offering, completed a significant acquisition, expanded banking relationships and negotiated the settlement of legacy litigation.

A private equity portfolio multmedia start-up (Internet, print and softward operations) founded by Lou Dobbs, former anchor of CNN Moneyline. Reported to Board of Directors with full P&L responsibility. Restructured this PE backed multimedia company to compensate for market downturn, closed down unprofitable business units and streamlined operations. Raised $50 million in equity capital, negotiated and closed several acquisitions, built financial organization and systems.

A public private equity portfolio company that is a publisher, licensor and marketer of entertainment products. Raised $30 million in debt financing and renegotiated terms several times, cut expenses accross all business units by reducing headcount, renegotiating contracts and eliminating services.

A public private equity portfolio company that is an owner and operator of broadcast television stations. Grew this aquisition focused start-up to a NYSE listed company as first and only CFO. Established key relationships with the financial community, built financial team and systems to support company's growth. Completed and financed in excess of $250 million in acquisitions, raised $125 million through IPO and sold company to a strategic investor for $1 billion.

A leading provider of company data and public filings for equities, mutual funds and other publically traded assets. Maintained viability of this public company while raising new equity capital. Implemented aggressive cost cuts and renegotiated debt covenants to improve cash flow and financial performance. Prepared short and long term financial models, developed and implemented KPI reports, adopted new accounting policies & procedures and ensured compliance with SEC and SOX requirements.

An investment management public company with operations that include hedge funds, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private advisory accounts, partnerships and offshore funds. Improved financial organization with several key hires, established new company-wide budgeting process, implemented new accounting policies and procedures, managed IRS and state tax audits, ensured compliance with SEC, NYSE and NASD filing requirements.

A team of experienced CFOs providing part time and interim CFO services, strategic and financial consulting and project management services. See website at www.cfopp.com

An investment management solutions, consulting and technology firm. Successfully sold the private equity portfolio company to a strategic buyer. Negotiated asset purchase, transition services, consulting services, employee and severance agreements. Stabilized profitability by reducing expenses to offset declining revenues. Led operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, production and facilities.

A specialist consulting firm focused on the global telecommunications, media and technology industries. Responsible for all areas of financial management for this NASDAQ listed public company; including SEC reporting, SOX compliance, M&A due diligence, FP&A, accounting, treasury and tax. Implemented aggressive cost cuts to maintain profitability with decreasing revenues, integrated an international acquisition; restructured finance organization, hiring corporate and international controllers and staff and negotiated separate financing agreements for the US and European operations.‬‬‬

A leading digital financial media company founded by Jim Cramer of CNBC’s Mad Money. Responsible for all areas of financial management for this NASDAQ listed public company. Restructured company’s operations; completed two acquisitions and implemented new processes for 5 year plan, budgets and forecasts.