Gary Cardone is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in technology, finance, and real estate. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Buddy at NODE40, Gary is focused on delivering advanced accounting and tax software for medium to large firms. As Managing Partner at Card1Digital-Ventures, LLC and Card1Ventures, Gary is dedicated to building companies and making capital investments in the digitization of global infrastructure and the Fintech Revolution. Gary has a history of leadership positions, including CEO and Co-Founder roles at Chargebacks911, Global Risk Technologies, and Fi911, where innovation in fraud mitigation and dispute resolution for the payment industry was a primary focus. Additionally, Gary has made significant contributions to real estate investments through Cardone Capital and previously held ownership in Cardone Real Estate Holdings, reflecting a diverse investment portfolio. Gary's educational background includes degrees in Marketing/Economics from McNeese State University and specialized training in trading and negotiation from Natural Gas Clearinghouse and Dynegy.