New York, New York, June 30th, 2026, FinanceWire

Former Citi and JP Morgan Executive Joins as 617 Collective Advances Plan to Deploy Up to $100 Million Across Founder-Led Marketing, Media, and Creator Economy Businesses

617 Collective LLC, a New York-based acquisition platform focused on founder-led agencies across modern marketing, media, public relations, digital content, and the creator economy, today announced the appointment of Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets.

Martinez will lead 617 Collective’s capital markets strategy, strategic financing relationships, lender engagement, and corporate development as the firm advances its plan to deploy up to $100 million across acquisition and partnership opportunities this year. His appointment strengthens the institutional infrastructure required to execute a disciplined acquisition strategy across a fragmented and rapidly evolving sector.

Martinez brings more than 20 years of investment banking and capital markets experience from Citi and JP Morgan, where he advised companies on financing transactions, strategic growth initiatives, public market positioning, and capital formation across technology, media, and consumer sectors.

As Head of Capital Markets, Martinez will work closely with banks, lenders, private investment firms, family offices, and strategic financial partners to support 617 Collective’s acquisition pipeline and broader platform growth.

617 Collective is building a long-term acquisition platform for founder-led businesses across influencer marketing, talent management, public relations, digital media, creative services, branded content, and creator commerce. The firm targets businesses with strong client relationships, specialized capabilities, durable market positions, and opportunities to benefit from shared infrastructure and strategic support.

Unlike traditional private equity-backed roll-up strategies, 617 Collective follows a long-term holding model designed to preserve founder leadership, creative independence, and brand identity while providing capital, operational resources, shared services, and strategic guidance.

Cynthia Monroy, Managing Partner of 617 Collective, commented:

“Victor’s appointment is an important step in the continued institutionalization of 617 Collective. His experience across global banking, capital markets, and strategic financing strengthens our ability to execute our acquisition strategy with discipline and credibility.”

Victor Martinez added:

“617 Collective is addressing a fragmented market with a disciplined acquisition strategy and long-term ownership model. I’m excited to help build the capital markets relationships and strategic financing framework needed to support the platform’s growth and acquisition pipeline.”

617 Collective has already begun executing on this strategy through its acquisitions of Nominee and Zanahoria Azul, two founder-led agencies that reflect the firm’s focus on specialized, culturally relevant businesses across modern marketing, media, and the creator economy. These transactions are early examples of 617 Collective’s long-term partnership model, which preserves founder leadership and brand identity while providing the infrastructure and strategic support needed to scale.

As the creator economy and modern marketing services sector matures, founders are increasingly seeking partners that provide scale, operational support, and long-term alignment without sacrificing independence, culture, or client relationships. By combining patient capital, operational expertise, shared services, and sector-specific knowledge, 617 Collective aims to build a portfolio of category-leading businesses positioned for long-term growth.

About 617 Collective

617 Collective LLC is a New York-based acquisition platform that acquires and partners with founder-led agencies operating across influencer marketing, talent management, public relations, digital media, branded content, creator commerce, and creative services. The firm follows a long-term holding strategy designed to preserve founder leadership, brand identity, and entrepreneurial culture while providing capital, strategic oversight, operational infrastructure, and shared services to support sustainable growth.

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Zero Give, an athletic brand founded by Dr. Ralph Carullo, will restock its grip socks with the proprietary PivotCore Grip Technology traction system by end of July 2026, after the first run sold out.

Las Vegas, NV, United States, 30th Jun 2026 – Zero Give, the athletic brand founded by Dr. Ralph Carullo, a board-certified physician and biomechanics researcher, has announced its Zero Give Grip Socks will be back in stock by the end of July 2026. The socks, built around the proprietary PivotCore Grip Technology traction system, sold out shortly after launch.

According to the company, thousands of pairs have already been reserved at ZeroGive.com. Customers who reserved will hear before the product goes back on sale to the public.

PivotCore Grip Technology uses grip zones mapped to the parts of the foot that work hardest during acceleration, cutting, stopping, and direction changes. The goal is to keep the foot from sliding inside the shoe or cleat.

The socks are built for soccer and field sports but also work for gym training, running, and court sports. They use compression zones around the foot and ankle, skip cotton in favor of technical fibers, and stay low-profile inside a cleat or shoe. The company is moving toward incorporating performance fibers for moisture management and stretch retention in future production, according to its website.

“Comfort is stability,” said Dr. Ralph Carullo, founder of Zero Give. “When your foot is locked in and moving efficiently, you reduce friction, fatigue, and unnecessary strain. Zero Give delivers control first – and comfort follows naturally. We built Zero Give for athletes who want to grip the game they love and compete with confidence.”

Athletes can reserve a pair at ZeroGive.com to get notified before the restock goes public.

About Zero Give

Zero Give is an athletic brand founded by Dr. Ralph Carullo, a board-certified physician and biomechanics researcher, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company makes grip socks designed to reduce internal foot slippage during high-intensity sport and training. More information is available at ZeroGive.com.

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Australia, 30th Jun 2026 –  TP (formerly Teleperformance), leading global digital business services provider, today reinforced the strategic outsourcing capabilities, positioning TP in Australia as the definitive gateway for United States-based enterprises seeking scalable, high-performance customer experience management (CX) and outsourced digital business services across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets.    

For global businesses expanding their footprint, TP in Australia transcends traditional business process outsourcing (BPO). Operating under the principle that better outcomes start with the right partner TP combines deep industry expertise with innovative business consulting services to help big and small enterprises scale efficiently.    

“Growth demands more than just outsourcing—it requires a partner who understands your business inside out,” states the official brand directive of TP in Australia. To deliver on this, the company leverages a seamless, intelligent global delivery ecosystem. This ecosystem is powered by strategically positioned delivery hubs in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, offering a blend of multilingual capabilities, 24/7 operational coverage, and highly scalable workforces tailored strictly to the needs of the ANZ market.    

Co-Innovation and the EI-AI Framework 

At the heart of this regional strategy is the Melbourne Experience Center, which serves as a strategic command post for co-innovation. Here, visionaries and local experts converge to co-create high-performance CX strategies powered by TP’s proprietary ‘EI-AI framework’. This framework seamlessly fuses emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence, blending high-tech innovation with high-touch human insight to redefine CX across the region.    

Technological Supremacy and AI Integration 

US multinationals partnering with TP in Australia gain immediate access to the TP.ai Foundational AI Backbone (FAB). As one of the first global organizations to achieve ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI Management System Certification, TP ensures rigorous risk management, algorithmic transparency, and responsible AI deployment. The recent €100 million AI investment program and the strategic acquisition of the AI-enabled crowdsourcing platform, Agents Only, further fuels TP.ai Data Services.  

This allows organizations to deploy high-precision artificial intelligence machine learning (AIML) and generative AI projects with automated compliance, real-time quality dashboards, and robust ethical guardrails.    

Enterprise-Grade Security and Global Trust

 Understanding the strict regulatory and ESG requirements of modern US enterprises, TP’s operations are structurally supported by flexible global delivery models, utilizing GDPR-compliant call centers and PCI-compliant customer support standards to optimize cost, coverage, and compliances.  

Furthermore, 90% of TP employees globally work in a certified Great Place to Work® environment, and the organization is currently ranked #7 among the elite 25 World’s Best Workplaces. The brand also remains committed to acting as a global force of good through its expansive international partnership with UNICEF, actively bringing better educational and developmental opportunities to millions of children and delivering vital disaster relief worldwide with its flagship programs Citizens of the World (COTW) and Citizens of the Planet (COTP).  

For more information on how TP delivers strategic business consulting services, intelligent automation solutions, and AI-powered contact center support, please visit https://www.tp.com/en-au/locations/australia/ 

About TP in Australia 

TP is a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world’s biggest brands and their customers. The Group’s comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including operations consulting and high-value digital transformation services. It also offers a range of specialized services such as collections, interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group’s local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment. 

For more information: www.tp.com 

https://www.tp.com/en-au/locations/australia/  

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