A rigorous focus on where we are headed next

Nate Nead is the Founder and Principal of HOLD.co, where he leads the firm’s efforts in acquiring, building, and scaling disciplined, systematized businesses. With a background in investment banking, M&A advisory, and entrepreneurship, Nate brings a unique combination of financial expertise and operational leadership to HOLD.co’s portfolio companies. Over his career, Nate has been directly involved in dozens of acquisitions, spanning technology, media, software, and service-based businesses. His passion lies in creating human-led, machine-operated companies—leveraging AI, automation, and structured systems to achieve scalable growth with minimal overhead. Prior to founding HOLD.co, Nate served as Managing Director at InvestmentBank.com, where he advised middle-market clients on M&A transactions across multiple industries. He is also the owner of several digital marketing and technology businesses, including SEO.co, Marketer.co, LLM.co and DEV.co. Nate holds his BS in Business Management from Brigham Young University and his MBA from the University of Washington and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Ryan Schwab serves as Chief Revenue Officer at HOLD.co, where he leads all revenue generation, business development, and growth strategy efforts. With a proven track record in scaling technology, media, and services businesses, Ryan focuses on driving top-line performance across HOLD.co’s portfolio through disciplined sales systems, strategic partnerships, and AI-driven marketing automation. Prior to joining HOLD.co, Ryan held senior leadership roles in high-growth companies, where he built and led revenue teams, developed go-to-market strategies, and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives. His approach blends data-driven decision-making with deep market insight to fuel sustainable, scalable growth.

Corey Engel is the Chief Technology Officer at HOLD.co, where he leads technology strategy, platform development, and the integration of AI and automation across the firm’s portfolio companies. With deep expertise in software engineering, systems architecture, and scalable infrastructure, Corey ensures that HOLD.co’s businesses operate with efficiency, security, and technological excellence. Throughout his career, Corey has designed and implemented technology solutions that power high-growth, data-driven organizations. His work at HOLD.co focuses on building robust, machine-operated systems that enable human-led companies to scale intelligently and sustainably.

Jason Powell serves as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at HOLD.co, where he oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the firm and its portfolio companies. With extensive experience in corporate law, M&A, and regulatory frameworks, Jason ensures that HOLD.co operates with integrity, transparency, and adherence to best practices across jurisdictions. Jason’s career spans advising high-growth businesses on complex transactions, risk management, governance, and contract negotiations. At HOLD.co, he plays a key role in structuring deals, safeguarding assets, and supporting the company’s disciplined, scalable approach to business operations.