International Business Development Entrepreneur within private and public sectors. Partnered with Nationally Based Organizations and created successful marketing and sales entities within Europe, Asia, Africa, and more recently the Middle East, and Central America. Served in consulting roles with the US Agency for International Development, the US Department of State, and the private sector from Africa to Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently he serves in various roles as partner and advisor to founders and start-ups in Iraq, Philippines, India, Africa, and El Salvador. As Special Advisor to the CEO at Global Project Management Services / Black Economy Excellence, Mr. Apple develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, partners, and collaborators to create new business, fundraising endeavors, and raise capital.