Our Team
-
Devon Fanfair, General Partner
Devon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University in 2008. While working as an engineer, Fanfair knew there was more he could do with his unique way of problem solving and gift for human connection. He shifted into corporate Human Resources, sculpting executives and developing solutions for people development. As a serial entrepreneur Devon has launched several companies in consumer goods and manufacturing and believes the studio model is the best environment for building repeatable success. His unique network with founders and investors has helped catalyze Devland becoming a trusted name for company building from day zero.
-
TJ Woodberry, Partner
TJ Woodberry is a self-taught, self-funded entrepreneur and investor who describes herself as “a builder.” She is the owner of Poppi’s Spa + Lounge and holds real estate interests throughout the Tulsa metro area. A longtime Tulsa resident, in 2017 Woodberry left a successful career in international auto sales to focus on her own family and wellbeing, but quickly realized her drive to create needed an outlet. In 2021, she launched the nonprofit initiative “Founded and Funded by Women” to make sure other women have access to the start-up capital they need to build their own businesses. “I’m happiest, I’m most myself when I am helping other women realize their dreams,” Woodberry says.
-
Miles Dotson, General Partner
Miles is an influential startup business leader, career product manager, author, research advocate and entrepreneur with over 20 companies to his credit. He holds a degree in Audio Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami and served as a visiting researcher at the University of Rochester through funding by the National Science Foundation. Throughout his career he led technology development as a software engineer and product manager creating frameworks for repeatable innovation within Private Equity managed companies. He now focuses on designing sustainable ecosystems that forge technology creation through new ventures, alternative funding models, corporate innovation engagement and applied R&D.