Jay, CEO of Harava Group, Inc., and co-founder of Harava Capital, brings extensive expertise in accounting, corporate finance, tax, SME consulting, and private equity investing. As a seasoned business advisor, he has successfully enhanced profitability for small and mid-sized companies, resulting in significant cost savings. His talent for fostering strategic partnerships has been instrumental in supporting companies to achieve their growth and success.
Jay has secured over $50 million in project financing and working capital for various organizations. His prior experience includes serving as Senior Managing Principal at a Washington, DC-based consulting firm, where he managed clients across construction, healthcare, technology, and finance sectors.
He holds an MBA from the prestigious New York University Stern School of Business, along with a certificate from Harvard Business School in Healthcare. Additionally, he earned a certificate from MIT Sloan and CSAIL in Artificial Intelligence, a Masters in Accounting and Internal Auditing from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, and Bachelors of Science honors in Accounting from Lagos State University, Nigeria.
Outside of work, Jay actively volunteers for non-profit organizations and is engaged in networking within the DC community.
