Black Crystalline · Leadership

Dustin L.
Clemons

FounderInvestorEntrepreneurStrategist
CIO & Founder, Black CrystallineCEO, WareActicsPresident, Been Raw CatalogsCOO, Baby Learn Online
About Dustin L. Clemons

Dustin L. Clemons is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, investor, and multi-industry founder whose career spans hedge fund management, technology innovation, entertainment production, and consumer brands. Known for his disciplined approach to business strategy, capital deployment, and risk management, Clemons has built and led a diverse portfolio of companies that reflect both his intellectual breadth and commitment to long-term value creation.

Dustin L. Clemons approaches every venture with the same foundational philosophy: identify asymmetric opportunity, structure intelligently, and execute with precision. Whether allocating capital across emerging markets or architecting a product roadmap for a technology startup, his methodology is rooted in rigorous analysis, adaptive thinking, and an unwavering focus on sustainable growth.

With over 16 years of active leadership across multiple companies, Clemons has developed an instinct for spotting what others overlook — and the operational discipline to turn vision into reality. His work is guided by the belief that great businesses are built at the intersection of strategy, purpose, and resilience.

Companies Founded & Led
Chief Investment Officer & Founder
Black Crystalline
Hedge Fund

New-age hedge fund focused on investing in emerging companies and disruptive assets while providing strategic guidance to current and future leaders. Operating under the principle of Equal Investment in Progress.

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder
WareActics Corporation
Technology

Technology company with a singular mission: innovative technology that enhances the quality of human life. Operating at the frontier of consumer and enterprise technology, spanning software development, product design, and cloud infrastructure.

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President & Founder · Est. 2010
Been Raw Catalogs
Entertainment

Entertainment production company and creative consultancy working with both established talent and emerging artists. With over 16 years at the helm, a testament to long-game business mindset and deep understanding of the entertainment industry.

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Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Baby Learn Online, Inc.
EdTech

Early childhood education technology company developing interactive iOS applications for infants, toddlers, and young learners. Oversees operations, product development, and platform infrastructure.

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Founder & Pitmaster
Mojave 66
Food & Beverage

California-based food and beverage franchise specializing in South Carolina BBQ, seasonings, sauces, and fixings. Underscores his versatility as an entrepreneur and ability to build authentic, experience-driven businesses.

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Business Philosophy
"Disciplined risk management and bold strategic vision are not opposites — they are partners."

Dustin L. Clemons operates from a core conviction that separates enduring builders from short-cycle operators. His approach is defined by pattern recognition across industries, systematic due diligence, and the ability to make high-conviction decisions under uncertainty.

Across every company he has founded, Clemons applies a consistent framework: understand the market structure deeply, build lean and resilient operations, and position for compounding advantage over time.