Growth operator, community builder.
I'm Javy Martinez... a value creator, growth marketing strategist, startup advisor, and philanthropist based in Dallas. Over the last decade I've managed and overseen $50M+ in paid media alongside talented teams, helped raise $5M+ in venture and nonprofit funding alongside great partners, hosted 138+ events, and helped scale ventures across fintech, DTC, sports media, and the nonprofit sector.
Fluent in Spanish. Sharpening my Generative AI chops. Best conversations happen over exotic coffee.
Where I show up.
Javannah Capital International
Startup studio systemizing growth engines for early-stage founders.
Single Parents Family Foundation
Nonprofit shifting societal norms and empowering single-parent families in Dallas County.
Inside The Huddle
28-year-old Dallas Cowboys player talk show, relaunching Season 29.
Founder Institute NTX
Pre-seed accelerator helping North Texas founders go from idea to early company.
LvlUp Ventures
Accelerator and venture community for high-growth founders.
Alström Angels
Nonprofit raising awareness and funding research for Alström Syndrome.
Milestones Development & Play Park
World's first fully inclusive indoor park accessible to all children.
Sports Media Promotions
NextGen fan-experiential social networking with Dallas Cowboys athletes.
The Track Record
Something Dope
- ›New chapter in the works. Stay tuned.
Founder · Advisor · Consultant
- ›Startup studio for early-stage founders, startups, and nonprofits... building and systemizing growth-engine frameworks.
- ›Generated millions of monthly impressions via creator and athlete partnerships.
- ›Launched 3X DTC products with pro athletes; hosted the Annual Giving Tuesday Game Day Gala for the Single Parents Family Foundation.
Agency Freelancing
- ›$50M+ in paid ad spend across 33 brands (Meta, Blackrock, ESPN, General Mills, Pillsbury, Found, Novi, GigSky, HealthTap, and more).
- ›Built multiple 5-figure sales email campaigns.
- ›Copywriting, paid ads, email marketing, and growth strategy.
Managing Director
- ›Lead the NTX chapter supporting pre-seed founders from idea → MVP → early company.
- ›Portfolio companies raised $2M+ in alumni funding; graduated 50+ portfolio companies.
- ›Network of 100+ global mentors and advisors.
CMO · Director of Events · Co-Host
- ›2,500+ founders served, 18+ cities, 450+ five-star reviews.
- ›Acquired the IP to the Dallas Cowboys Player TV Talk Show; relaunching Season 29 of Inside The Huddle.
- ›National startup workshops on venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Head of Growth Marketing
- ›Spearheaded growth marketing from launch to 350K+ installs and 120K+ users.
- ›Drove financial inclusion through lending, borrowing, and bill-payment products.
- ›Cross-functional with engineering, product, sales, and exec leadership.
Founder
- ›100+ customers, 500+ vehicles delivered.
- ›Built and sold a 6-figure service-based business.
Director, Inventory Solutions & eCommerce
- ›Built a patent-pending SaaS inventory company (RD Innovations)… $750K+ revenue at 24% net ROI in 15 months.
- ›Led 15 inventory analysts across 22 dealerships; trained GMs on data-driven pricing.
- ›Ranked #4 WardsAuto e-Dealer 100 and #78 Megadealer during tenure.
Protagonist (ENFJ-A)
Charismatic leader with a knack for reading rooms, building consensus, and rallying teams around a shared vision. Strategic and idealistic... at my best when I can connect people to a mission bigger than themselves.
Skills built over a decade.
10+ years on nonprofit boards.
- ›Executive Director... Single Parents Family Foundation (Feb 2022... Present)
- ›Managing Director... Founder Institute NTX (2021... Present)
- ›Executive Producer... Inside the Huddle & Evening with Dak Experience (Dec 2018... 2024)
- ›Board of Director... Milestones Development & Play Park (Jan 2017... Present)
- ›Wish Grantor... Make A Wish North Texas (Dec 2016... 2020)
- ›Board of Director... Alström Angels (May 2015... Present)
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