CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange, the first minority-controlled stock exchange in formation, is thrilled to announce Dr. Franklin A. Michello as a new investor.

Dr. Michello, with several decades of teaching experience at Middle Tennessee State University ("MTSU"), is a Professor of Finance and the Director of the Master of Science in Finance at the Jennings A. Jones College of Business.  According to the MTSU website, Dr. Michello's areas of expertise include finance, investments, and derivatives. Dr. Michello's scholarly works have been published in numerous professional journals as noted in the MSTU website. Dr. Michello was also recognized for an achievement in education in 2018.

"I am excited to be part of a platform that paves the way for new opportunities and empowers businesses to thrive. Investment in Dream Exchange opens doors not only for innovation but also for accessibility and growth," said Dr. Michello.

Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, expressed, "Having Dr. Michello join us as an investor is truly an honor. Together, we are shaping a future where every business, regardless of size or background, has the chance to realize its full potential. His investment is a commitment to a brighter, more equitable future for all."

Dwain Kyles, Managing Member of DX Capital Partners, LLC, stated, "Dr. Michello's investment is a testament to the potential and promise of Dream Exchange. We are excited about the future and what we can achieve together with the support of experts like Dr. Michello and others, within our investor community."

 About Dream Exchange

The Dream Exchange has submitted a preliminary draft of its application to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange in the history of the United States and is in the process of responding to comments from the SEC, as well as preparing its operations for when it receives approval. In addition, Dream Exchange is championing the creation of a new type of stock exchange called a venture exchange, which will list and trade the securities of smaller, early-stage companies. Dream Exchange's mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.

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