What company did Ashby Green found in Tampa, FL, and since when has he been the founder of that company?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Ashby is our Chief Financial Officer and has served in that position since January 2024. Ashby served as our Chief Executive Officer from December 2022 to January 2024. Since October 2016, Ashby has served as the founder of Gazelle Capital in Tampa, FL. Since January 2017, Ashby has also served as an adjunct professor with the University of Tampa in Tampa, FL. From February 2021 to October 2022, Ashby was the Chief Financial Officer for SOMA Global in Tampa, FL. From December 2019 to December 2021, Ashby was a Member on the Board of Directors for US Federal Contractor Registration in Tampa, FL. From May 2019 to December 2019, Ashby was an Entrepreneur in Residence/Growth Catalyst for Warren Averett in Tampa, FL. From November 2017 to December 2018, Ashby was an Advisor for KineticFuse in Tampa, FL. From November 2016 to December 2018, Ashby was a financial advisor for The Penny Hoarder in Tampa, FL. Ashby also serves on the Board of Directors with Tradebank International Franchising Corporation in Canton, GA.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Ashby Green, the Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder of Hydrodog, founded Gazelle Capital in Tampa, FL. He has been the founder of Gazelle Capital since October 2016. This indicates that Mr. Green has a history of entrepreneurial activity and financial management experience prior to his involvement with Hydrodog.
This information is relevant for prospective Hydrodog franchisees as it provides insight into the background and experience of the company's leadership. Knowing that the CFO has experience as a founder of a capital firm could instill confidence in his ability to manage the financial aspects of the Hydrodog franchise system. It also suggests that the franchisor has a leader with a strong understanding of business and finance, which can be beneficial for the overall success of the franchise.
Beyond his role at Gazelle Capital, the FDD mentions that Ashby Green has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa since January 2017, and has held various financial positions at other companies in Tampa, FL. This diverse experience suggests a well-rounded professional background, which could be seen as a positive attribute for a key member of the Hydrodog leadership team.