Khari Allen — Founder
Founder of First Round Ecosystem (FOR), a Detroit-based digital payments ecosystem helping businesses securely adopt crypto for real transactions. We’ve built a compliant, user-friendly wallet (FOR + stablecoins, BTC, ETH, SOL, CBDC ) and onboarding merchants across NIL athletics, restaurants, and event promotions —making crypto practical for everyday use. With 10+ years in sales leadership and business development, I’ve led regional teams, scaled revenue, and built high-performing operations. Now I’m applying that experience to bring transparent, real-world financial innovation to Detroit.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech entrepreneur with extensive experience in digital payments and business development.
Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Experience: 5 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Sales
- Customer Service
Career Highlights
- Founder of a pioneering digital payments ecosystem.
- Over 10 years of experience in sales leadership.
- Expertise in driving blockchain innovation.
Work Experience
First Round Sports & entertainment
Founder (1 yr 5 mos)
Co-Founder (17 yrs 5 mos)
Rentokil Terminix
Commercial Account Executive (2 yrs 2 mos)
Commercial Account Manager (3 yrs 2 mos)
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Guest Relations Specialist (1 yr)
Transamerica
Senior Broker (1 yr)
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc at Alcorn State University
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS at Napa Valley College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS at Snow College