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Martin Sumichrast Career Highlights
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.
Selected roles
Companies & Boards
- 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
Today
American Capital Partners & Hawkeye Digital
Today, Martin is co-founder of American Capital Partners and Managing Director of Washington Capital, LLC, where he advises founders, executives, and boards on capital structure, growth strategy, and scaling operations.
He is also Chairman of the Board of Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (OTC: HWKE). See upcoming events.