Craig Cecilio: The Man, The Builder, The Leader

Craig Cecilio's journey has been one of unyielding discipline and relentless execution. With over three decades immersed in a working-class milieu, he is well-versed in the virtue of resilience and hard work. Raised with no shortcuts, he's leveraged consistency and unwavering dedication to raise over $1 billion in capital and serve 40,000+ investors, shaping one of the first enduring fintech platforms in private-market investing.

Craig Cecilio – CEO & Founder, sole decision-maker, navigated all-market cycles and pioneered an investment platform to democratize access to private market wealth opportunities — privileges traditionally reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. He weathered regulatory pressure and operational adversity, consistently rebuilding, pivoting, and executing forward when others surrendered, truly embodying the spirit of a tenacious builder.

But there's more to Craig than just capital and business. He's a devoted father to three daughters and a committed CrossFit athlete. His belief that fitness is non-negotiable and that family is fuel, reflects in his personal and professional life. Through CXCelite, he mentors founders and operators on raising capital, building trust, and creating momentum without relying on hype or shortcuts. His podcast, The CXC Experience, is a conduit for his lessons on leadership, discipline, capital raising, and the nitty-gritty of growing actual businesses in a tangible world.

Craig is not a guru; he doesn't chase attention. He's a still-in-the-arena builder, showing others what it truly takes to win. He's built a tribe of like-minded individuals who, like him, prioritize truth over comfort, actions over excuses, and believe in crafting their wealth — and life — from scratch. Craig’s pod of followers transcends beyond just the professional sphere, intrigued equally by his life philosophy rooted in a single lesson from his mother — “You know what you’ve got to do.” And that's exactly what Craig does, with unwavering purpose and enduring grit.