About Me

My name is Cole Valentine. Some of my passions include visual art, weightlifting, and
dirt biking. Half of my life was spent in San Diego, California, and for the other half I’ve lived in
Naples, Florida. I am currently enrolled as a senior at First Baptist Academy and have primarily
attended private schools during my K-12 academic career.

My dad – entrepreneur of thirty years and founder and CEO of several companies in the
consumer financial industry in the past fourteen– has instilled entrepreneurship into me since I
was little through his example and leadership, just as his dad did, too.

I understand that success is built through challenge, discipline, and oftentimes starting at
the bottom. I have always been self-driven and independent at the highest level. I chose CEO
after being recommended for the course because I know I will be given great opportunities to
learn from entrepreneurs of multiple backgrounds who have grown businesses and scaled them
successfully. I look forward to the challenge and growth this program will bring.