Addiel Lopez is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with an impressive track record spanning over two decades. His areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, management, business planning, financial analysis, telecommunications, operations, and decision analysis, establishing him as a versatile leader within the technology sector. Before founding Q-Fi, Lopez made a name for himself in the telecommunications industry. As the founder and CEO of Skybridge Wireless, a leading provider of fixed wireless, fiber-optic, and global Internet networks and services, he demonstrated visionary leadership. Lopez successfully tackled conventional barriers such as high product and network deployment costs by introducing consumer-focused solutions with disruptive price-performance attributes.

This unique business model, combined with innovative proprietary technologies, positioned Skybridge Wireless as an appealing alternative to traditional high-cost providers, fostering rapid market adoption of ubiquitous connectivity platforms. Prior to his tenure at Skybridge Wireless, Lopez held several C-level positions within the telecommunications sector. His consistent year-after-year success in achieving revenue, profit, and business growth objectives showcased his adaptability and strategic acumen in diverse environments such as start-ups, turnarounds, and rapid-change situations. Lopez’s entrepreneurial journey began earlier as the founder and CEO of Sling Broadband, the largest Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) in North America. Under his guidance, Sling Broadband expanded its operations to 26 markets and accumulated an impressive customer base of 2.2 million users. With his strategic vision and business acumen, Lopez propelled the company to the forefront of the WISP industry, delivering reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity to countless satisfied customers.

As an experienced executive, Addiel Lopez is renowned for his strong business development capabilities and a proven track record of success in the telecommunications sector. He combines his extensive industry knowledge with a customer-centric approach to drive innovation and achieve exceptional results. Lopez holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree focused on Business/Managerial Economics from Michigan State University. His educational background, coupled with his extensive industry experience, has contributed to his well-rounded expertise and exceptional business leadership.

Marcus Thompson, an accomplished professional, holds a B.S. degree in International Business and Economics and is recognized as an accredited Chartered Financial Analyst. With an impressive fifteen-year track record in business development, operations, and financing of major facilities, he has successfully undertaken transactions across a comprehensive range of both traditional and non-traditional business segments. Thompson has established strong collaborative relationships with esteemed entities, including family offices, Fortune 500 corporations, private institutions, and high net worth individuals worldwide. Notably, he has earned multiple certificates from the renowned MIT Sloan School of Management, with a particular emphasis on Blockchain technologies.

Before his role as the founder of Q-Fi, Thompson served as the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of UNI Financial and Independent Power Group. This technology-based boutique oil & gas consulting platform, based in Saudi Arabia, achieved significant success before being sold and integrated into S.B.K. Financing, a prominent entity within SBK Holdings. Following this transaction, Thompson contributed his expertise as a strategic relationship advisor, aiding in the expansion of S.B.K’s client base to include notable Chinese State-Owned Enterprises such as SINOPEC, CNPC, CEEC, and CREG.

Prior to his tenure at UNI, Thompson held the position of Portfolio Manager at Emperor Capital Group Properties, a renowned $4 billion real estate asset manager headquartered in Hong Kong. During his time there, he spearheaded the initial strategy to establish a joint venture within key emerging market cities, forming a $500 million commercial real estate fund. Furthermore, Thompson played a pivotal role in co-directing the establishment of a specialized international pension fund and investment banking team across the Asia and MENA regions. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing real estate portfolio acquisitions, including conceptualization, marketing, design development, and financing of major facilities.

Currently, Mr. Thompson resides on a ranch in Palm Beach alongside his wife and two daughters. The Thompson family is deeply engaged in a meaningful project called First-Push, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing skateboards and lessons to at-risk youth in the South Florida area. This passion project showcases their commitment to empowering and positively impacting the lives of young individuals in the community.