Plus.Fan is excited to announce that Helder Machado has officially joined Plus.Fan’s Advisory Board and as a lead investor!

With over three decades of experience in information technology and cybersecurity systems, Helder founded Machado Consulting 24 years ago to address the growing need for enhanced IT support for small to medium-sized businesses.

A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and combat veteran, Helder has held numerous leadership roles of increasing responsibility over his 32 years. His last two positions included Battalion Command and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts.

“I am incredibly excited about the Plus.Fan platform as a business opportunity and honored to be part of its journey. As an avid sports fan and a seasoned technology entrepreneur, Plus.Fan represents a powerful convergence of two of my lifelong passions.

With over 30 years in the IT and cybersecurity industry and as the CEO of Machado Consulting for the past 24 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand what it takes to build and scale successful technology ventures. 

What sets Plus.Fan apart is not just its innovative approach to fan engagement but also the exceptional team behind it. Having known the founding team for over fifteen years, I have complete confidence in their vision, capabilities, and integrity. Their dedication and track record assure me that they are the right team to lead this bold new venture.

Plus.Fan is addressing a significant gap in the sports industry by providing teams with a scalable platform to deepen fan engagement. The platform’s early success, with 24 teams in 7 countries, demonstrates its potential. Plus.Fan has all the right elements: a compelling product, a clear market need, and a capable, driven team. I am excited to advise the leadership team and lead the Wefunder investment group to help make this vision a reality.”

Plus.Fan is excited to be able to grow our sales and marketing team while continuing to focus on adding new functionality and capabilities around the Plus.Fan platform and playbook that teams have been asking for. The new features will make it easier for teams to build the type of insider and behind-the-scenes experience and memberships that fans want.

The support we’re receiving from our customers worldwide and investors is a vote of confidence in our vision to continue to drive our vision for what fan experience and engagement should be. We’re excited to take Plus.Fan to the next level.

Stay tuned—big things are coming! Thank you to all our fans, creators, and early supporters for being part of this journey.