Erick Franco

Father and investor

Costa Mesa, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor at Ad Astra Equity Advisors
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and market research to support acquisition strategy. Coordinate due diligence efforts, assist in structuring transactions, and evaluate strategic alignment to ensure accretive growth and operational scalability.

  • Senior Investment Manager at Invest2Earn
    Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

    Founder of a private investment firm specializing in equity and derivatives trading. Develop and execute options-based strategies focused on risk-adjusted returns, volatility analysis, and capital preservation. Conduct technical and macroeconomic research to identify asymmetric opportunities across public markets.

  • Account Executive at Quick Capital Funding
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Structured and facilitated revenue-based financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Analyzed cash flow performance, assessed risk exposure, and matched clients with appropriate working capital products to support growth, inventory expansion, and operational scaling.

  • Sales Operations Manager at Performly
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Managed daily sales operations for a consumer debt resolution firm, overseeing pipeline performance, compliance standards, and conversion optimization. Implemented workflow improvements, monitored KPIs, and trained sales representatives to ensure ethical client acquisition and regulatory adherence.

  • Account Executive at Balboa Capital
    Jun 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Facilitated equipment financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, structuring asset-backed funding to support operational expansion and capital expenditures. Analyzed financial statements, assessed collateral value, and coordinated underwriting to deliver customized financing terms