PUBLIC RAISE - Key Persons


David Lee - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • Managing Director of Netshares Financial Services
David Lee, the Founder and CEO of Public Raise, started his career on Wall Street in 1994. His specialties include investment banking, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and capital formation strategies. He has over 25 years in banking and financial advisory for both institutional and individual investors and has previously worked for Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Charles Schwab. While David enjoyed the challenges of his financial career, he preferred working hands-on with business owners, helping them solve their biggest problems. So he founded All-Star Franchise, LLC (www.allstarfranchise.com), a franchise development company, to help further that goal. Since leaving Wall Street, he has been a franchise operator, developer, multi-unit operator, franchisor, and founder of various franchise companies. More importantly, he has helped many people grow their organizations, create more jobs and achieve their goals. David earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Houston-Downtown and holds FINRA licenses 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 27, 66, and 79 securities registrations. Mr. Lee also serves as Managing Director of Netshares Financial Services, LLC, an SEC registered broker-dealer and FINRA member.