Obsidian was founded by current CEO Arvel Adams, who has experience at JPMorgan Chase and The New York City Mayor’s Office, seeing firsthand the intersection of public interest and private investment.

 

Over the past 5 years, The City of New York has seen an influx of outside capital into the city without any opportunity for everyday residents to reap the benefits.

 

Arvel’s vision for the firm is to have a good quality investment that is accessible to the average American, stimulating mobility in an increasingly unequal city and country.