Dr. Mitchem
Background
- Has an iPhone and Gary seems to be helping with technical matters
- Connected to music industry through cousin Sharice Clark
- Gary is working on setting up a retainer arrangement with Alpha Schools for Dr. Mitchem
- Appears to be someone Gary wants to involve in various investment opportunities
Key Connections
- Cousin: Sharice Clark
- Founder of Harborview Equity Partners
- Former Morgan Stanley Managing Director (15 years)
- Managed $85 billion in loan commitments
- Founded Tempo Music (partnered with Warner Music Group)
- Backed by Providence Equity Partners
- Specializes in music catalog investments
- Board member of Equifax Holdings
- Georgetown BS, Harvard MBA
- Planned Parenthood Federation treasurer
Interactions with Gary Sheng
- 2025-05-22: Brief phone conversation during Austin meeting
- Gary mentioned working on Alpha Schools retainer for Dr. Mitchem
- Discussed potential equity opportunities in various projects
- Dr. Mitchem shared extensive background on cousin Sharice Clark
- Gary expressed interest in connecting with Sharice about music ventures
Potential Collaboration Areas
- Music catalog investments through cousin's expertise
- Alpha Schools involvement (retainer being arranged)
- Various equity deals Gary is structuring
- Connection to high-level music industry financing
Notes
- Gary seems to tithe to "the godmother" personally (unclear if this refers to Dr. Mitchem)
- Appears to be a trusted advisor/investor Gary keeps informed of opportunities
- Has access to significant music industry connections and capital through family
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
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| 2025-07-15-gary-sheng-dr-denise-mitchem-white-house-faith-office-debrief | 2025-07-15 | Gary Sheng & Dr. Denise Mitchem: White House Faith Office Debrief |