Getting Sheared
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About the bookgettingsheared.comMartin Sumichrast: Traveler, Marathoner, Author & Entrepreneur
Martin Sumichrast
Outside the office, Martin is an avid traveler and endurance athlete — he has completed the TCS New York City Marathon and regularly runs races around the country.
New York City
Travel, marathons & live events
Beyond the Boardroom: Travel, Marathons & Giving Back
Outside the office, Martin is an avid traveler and endurance athlete — he has completed the TCS New York City Marathon and regularly runs races around the country. He and his family also make time for live music and shared experiences, from Oasis's 2025 reunion tour to Formula 1 and PGA Tour events.
- Race · 26.2 miTCS New York City Marathon
- Live musicOasis's 2025 reunion tour
- MotorsportFormula 1
- GolfPGA Tour events
Mentoring & youth development
Giving Back
Giving back is a constant thread through his work: he is passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs and supporting youth development causes, drawing on his own path from an immigrant family in Washington, D.C. to building companies across finance, wellness, and technology.
Author
Books by Martin Sumichrast
Getting Sheared is Martin Sumichrast's candid, behind-the-scenes account of building — and defending — businesses at the highest levels of American finance. Co-authored with veteran journalists Don Yaeger and Jason Cole, the book draws on Martin's experience managing Stone Street Capital and investigates one of the most extensive and enduring Ponzi schemes in North Carolina history, alongside real-life lessons from his career navigating public markets, private equity, and corporate crises.
Opportunities in Financial Careers
Co-authored with his father, the economist Michael Sumichrast.
View on AmazonThe New Complete Book of Home Buying
Co-authored with his father, the economist Michael Sumichrast.
Entrepreneur, investor & author
Career Highlights
Entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of American Capital Partners, Martin Sumichrast has spent more than 35 years building and scaling companies across finance, consumer products, wellness, and technology on three continents. He is the co-founder of cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE: YCBD), founder of Global Capital Partners (NASDAQ: GCAP), and author of the upcoming book Getting Sheared.
- Hawkeye Digital, Inc.2026 –OTC: HWKEChairman of the Board
- American Capital Partners, Inc.2020 –Co-Founder
- cbdMD, Inc.2015 – 2023NYSE: YCBDCo-Founder, Chairman, and CEO
- Adara Acquisition Corp2022NYSECo-Founder and CEO
- Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund2012 – 2022Independent Trustee
- Global Capital Partners, Inc.1993 – 2002NASDAQ: GCAPFounder, Chairman, and CEO
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PGA Tour Golf in Charlotte at Quail Hollow
PGA Tour golf in Charlotte at Quail Hollow Club: the Truist Championship's history, the 2025 PGA Championship, the Green Mile and tips for attending.
Press & social
Latest News & Media
Martin has been featured in outlets including MSN, TechBullion, and Medium, and shares regular updates on his work at American Capital Partners across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.