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Troy Carter
Chief Executive Officer at
AF Square LLC
Net worth: 8 900 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Troy Carter is the founder of DJZ, Inc. (2012), The Backplane, Inc. (2011), AF Square LLC (2012), and Cross Culture Ventures Management LLC (2015).
Mr. Carter is also the founder of Erving Wonder LLC, Atom Factory LLC, and Q&A Music & Technology.
Mr. Carter's current job(s) include Chief Executive Officer at Q&A Media Holdings, Chief Executive Officer at Q&A Media, Inc., Director at SoundCloud Ltd. (United Kingdom), Independent Director at Advancit Acquisition Corp.
I, Independent Director at Focus Impact Acquisition Corp., Independent Director at Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Co., Director at WeTransfer BV, Senior Advisor at Raine Ventures LLC, Trustee at The Aspen Institute, Inc., Trustee at Museum Associates, and Member of the UN Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council.
Mr. Carter's former job(s) include Director at TN-K Energy Group, Inc., Director at SQBG, Inc. (2007-2008), Director at California Institute of the Arts, Director-Technology & Innovation Council at City of Los Angeles (California), Director at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Director at SoundCloud, Inc., Global Head-Creator Services at Spotify Technology SA (2016-2018), and Principal at Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-24 | 25,000 ( -.--% ) | 8 900 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Troy Carter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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AF Square LLC
 AF Square LLC Investment ManagersFinance AF Square invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, social media, music, mobile, software and digital media sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-12-31 |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
 The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates institute that fosters leadership skills | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-24 |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and organizes art exhibits | Director/Board Member | - |
SoundCloud Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 SoundCloud Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops music and podcast streaming platform | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-09 |
Q&A Music & Technology
 Q&A Music & Technology Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software solutions for music artists and industry | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Advancit Acquisition Corp. I
 Advancit Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Director/Board Member | - |
Q&A Media Holdings | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Un Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Q&A Media, Inc.
 Q&A Media, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides music company building software and services solutions | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
72
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
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TN-K Energy Group, Inc.
 TN-K Energy Group, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in the acquiring, exploring and developing crude oil reserves | Energy Minerals |
SQBG, Inc.
 SQBG, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in licensing and brand management of apparel and accessories | Distribution Services |
Spotify Technology SA
 Spotify Technology SA Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an audio streaming subscription, podcast and audiobook platform | Technology Services |
Erving Wonder LLC
 Erving Wonder LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manages music recording artists | Commercial Services |
California Institute of the Arts
 California Institute of the Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates institute that fosters leadership skills | Commercial Services |
City of Los Angeles (California)
 City of Los Angeles (California) MunicipalityGovernment Functions as a local level government authority | Government |
Museum Associates
Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and organizes art exhibits | Consumer Services |
DJZ, Inc.
 DJZ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social media company which focuses on electronic dance music and DJ culture | Commercial Services |
The Museum of Contemporary Art
 The Museum of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Consumer Services |
Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
 Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Publishes music | Commercial Services |
The Backplane, Inc.
 The Backplane, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides social networking services for celebrities | Technology Services |
AF Square LLC
AF Square LLC Investment ManagersFinance AF Square invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, social media, music, mobile, software and digital media sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
WeTransfer BV
 WeTransfer BV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a digital file-sharing and collaboration platform | Technology Services |
Atom Factory LLC
 Atom Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Cross Culture Ventures Management LLC
 Cross Culture Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cross Culture Ventures invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology and consumer products sectors. They provide financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
SoundCloud Ltd. (United Kingdom)
SoundCloud Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops music and podcast streaming platform | Technology Services |
Q&A Music & Technology
Q&A Music & Technology Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software solutions for music artists and industry | Technology Services |
Advancit Acquisition Corp. I
Advancit Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
SoundCloud, Inc.
 SoundCloud, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and operates as a music community platform | Technology Services |
Focus Impact Acquisition Corp.
 Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Q&A Media Holdings | |
Un Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council | |
Crixus BH3 Acquisition Co.
 Crixus BH3 Acquisition Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Q&A Media, Inc.
Q&A Media, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides music company building software and services solutions | Consumer Services |
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