Built from inside the ecosystem.

Light Node Ventures began by bringing emerging technology communities together through summits, events and industry experiences. Working closely with founders and early-stage companies gave us a front-row view into what drives meaningful growth.

That experience shaped how we evolved. We saw that lasting growth requires strong fundamentals, clear strategy, meaningful relationships and the ability to execute.

Today, Light Node Ventures works with startups, enterprises and institutions as a strategy and growth partner, combining market expertise, access and hands-on execution to help our clients identify opportunities, build relationships and move them forward.

Built to move opportunities forward.

Light Node Ventures works as an extension of our clients’ teams, bringing strategy, relationships and hands-on execution together. From identifying where to focus to opening the right doors and developing opportunities, we stay close to the work.

We are operators.

Hands-on experience building companies, developing markets and executing growth strategies.

We create access.

Relationships spanning founders, institutions, investors, operators and decision-makers across emerging technology and financial services.

Alexis Johnson, Light Node Ventures CEO & Co-Founder

We execute.

We work alongside internal teams to develop opportunities, build strategic relationships and move initiatives from idea to action.

We stay close.

We work with a focused group of clients, giving each engagement senior-level attention and hands-on support.

Experience across the ecosystem.

Our team brings together operators, strategists and relationship-builders with experience across emerging technology, financial services, venture, business development, growth and market expansion.

Meet Our Team

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    Alexis Johnson

    Co-Founder & CEO
    Johns Hopkins University, B.S. Civil Engineering

    Alexis leads LNV's growth strategy and business development, bringing deep experience across blockchain, AI and venture building. She connects founders, investors and institutions to drive strategic partnerships and market expansion.

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    Lionel Williams

    VP, Business Development LSU, B.A. & Northwestern State, M.A.

    Lionel brings experience across fintech, digital assets and institutional finance, driving strategic partnerships, market expansion and business development for emerging technology companies.

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    Andrea Baskett-Pee

    COO
    Strategy, Operations & Business Development

    Andrea brings experience across entrepreneurship, business operations and strategic partnerships, helping companies build, scale and execute growth initiatives across emerging markets and industries.

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    Kelly Shoemaker

    Executive Assistant
    Dallas Baptist University, B.A. Sociology

    Kelly brings experience in executive support, administration and event management, helping coordinate operations, streamline communications and support leadership across LNV's initiatives.

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    Arth Patel

    Strategic Advisor / Investor
    NYU Stern School of Business, MBA

    Arth brings experience across investment, business strategy and blockchain, connecting founders and investors while advising on strategic growth, partnerships and emerging technology opportunities.

Strategy. Access. Execution.

We bring together the insight, relationships and hands-on support to help ambitious teams turn opportunities into outcomes.