John Francis brings his experiences as an operator and institutional venture investor. John Francis with Clay Gordon started Stout Street Capital in 2017. As General Partner he focuses on investment opportunities in the IT software serving sectors such as Construction, Government, Energy, Cleantech, Media, Advertising, HR, Healthcare and Cloud services. John works actively on several portfolio company boards, including Schola, Fluent Forever, Botco.ai and Ad Fontes. He previously served on the boards of Popwallet (acquired by Snapchat (Nasdaq: SNAP)) and has made investments in companies such as Left hand robotics(Acquired by TORO(NYSE:TTS)

Clay Gordon brings his experience building and cultivating communities to Stout Street Capital which he co-founded with John Francis in 2017. He primarily focuses on opportunities in HR, cleantech, edtech, insurtech, and fintech sectors. Clay has cultivated new regions for investment including his former home in the Carolinas and championed deals such as Good United with his background in non-profit fundraising.
Affiliated Organizations: 2221 Society, Cross Purpose, The Brook

Cindy Ho is a Junior Partner at Stout Street Capital and Director of Operations for UNMET Conferences. Cindy brings her expertise in financial analysis and investment strategy to the team. Cindy plays a critical role in evaluating potential investments, managing due diligence, and supporting the growth of portfolio companies. Cindy is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and developing early-stage ecosystems in Middle America. Cindy is currently focused on managing The UNMET Conference, which helps early-stage companies located in the middle of the country access Series A and B capital.

Drew has contributed immensely to startups in New Mexico. Most notably, Drew served as the first CFO of Meow Wolf, a New Mexico B Corp that creates immersive arts experiences to wow. His efforts at Meow Wolf led to raising more than $125 million in investment, the purchase of a new headquarters, and tremendous growth from 50 people to more than 400. Drew has also worked with Build with Robots, Electric Playhouse, and Parting Stone.Drew has led NM Angels since October 2020, growing the entity fourfold. The organization and its members have invested and catalyzed an average of $5 million a year into local start up and high growth companies. He is one of four General Partners in the NM Vintage Fund, now the most active venture fund in the state.Consulting has taken Drew across New Mexico and the U.S., to Native American nations, and to more than 40 countries. He has contributed to 100+ business plans and dozens of start-ups. Drew's work has generated over $400 million in investments and has created thousands of jobs.Drew's previous experience includes serving as an Analyst for a Bluetooth wireless firm, and Program Officer for Grameen Foundation. Drew began his career as a VISTA and AmeriCorps Team Leader in Oakland, California.Drew values community engagement. He served on Pueblo of Acoma’s Business Advisory Board and the Serve New Mexico Commission. He is currently an active member of Investors Circle, Lifetime Member of Net Impact, and Advisor to CDVCA - including their Unlock Capital Program.Drew completed his MBA from the University of Washington in Seattle. He finished his BA, Cum Laude, in History and International Relations from Washington University in St. Louis.In his free time, Drew plays ultimate Frisbee anywhere he can, is learning tennis, hikes to get lost, eats food he doesn’t recognize, and enjoys bad puns more than he should.