Jesse Merl is an entrepreneur, tech executive, angel investor, and social media influencer. As a startup Founder and Chief Executive, Jesse’s projects led to multiple successful acquisition exits. He has been covered by Forbes & Business Journal among many others. He has deep ties in the venture capital and network TV production industries. Jesse was the central focus in the Esquire produced “Startup” series, and has been featured on the CW.
He chooses projects based on his passions and as a proud patriot and supporter of the military, High Value Target is the honor of his life.
Before retiring, Byers served 21 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL and became the 1st Medal of Honor Recipient from SEAL Team Six due to an American Hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan.
Edward earned his B.S. from Norwich University and his MBA from The Wharton School. He is a Pat Tillman Scholar and an inductee to the SOCOM Commando Hall of Honor, and 2-time Purple Heart Recipient.
Jeff Gum served for ten years as a U.S. Navy SEAL at SEAL Team Five and as Lead Petty Officer of the SEAL Combatives Program. He earned his B.S. in Business Management at University of Central Florida and his MBA at UCLA Anderson. He is the CEO and Founder of Sunga Life, an athleisure brand all about freedom.
Jeff is a Scientific Master Diver with the Force Blue Team saving the Coral Reef in Florida and on the board of the Adaptive Training Foundation.
