ABOUT US
Hi - Welcome to Retirepreneur!
We help retirees turn ideas into income, secure their financial future and fulfill lifelong dreams!
Ready to Redefine Your Retirement?
Welcome to Retirepreneur! I’m Curt Roese, the founder of this exciting platform designed to help retirees and soon-to-be retirees turn their dreams of entrepreneurship into reality. After a fulfilling 40+ year career, I’ve transitioned into a new chapter of life focused on empowering others to explore fresh opportunities, secure their financial future, and create meaningful, purpose-driven businesses.
Through our weekly newsletter and upcoming learning platform, we aim to provide practical advice, innovative tools, and a supportive community for those navigating this exciting phase of life.
A Little About Me
My journey has taken me from a career spanning over 40 years to building a life I love in retirement. My beautiful wife, Shari Lee, and I split our time between the sunny shores of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and the picturesque mountains of Blowing Rock, NC. We share our lives with our two goldendoodles, Charlie and Brodie, and are blessed with a big, loving family, four grown children and nine amazing grandkids.
Even in retirement, my curiosity and passion for learning keeps me moving forward. I’m currently pursuing my Master of Science in Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and am set to graduate in December 2025.
Business & Professional Background
Curt Roese, CPA, Real Estate Broker, recently retired after a 40+ career, with extensive experience in Small Business Lending [SBA], Public Accounting, Finance, Real Estate Brokerage, Home Building, Sales and Construction.
Curt is extremely motivated and energetic with strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills. His diversified experience was attained serving roles as a CFO, CPA, Controller, Real Estate Broker and Small Business Owner.
Former founder and co-owner of award winning custom home building company Westmont Homes.
Former CFO of large non-bank SBA lender Fountainhead, assisting small businesses with funding to grow their companies. Retired from this position in June 2023.
After retiring, Curt decided to pursue his Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. He anticipates graduating December 2025. He created the idea for Retirepreneur during his studies.
Curt was elected as a semi-finalist and recipient of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the University of Florida Big Idea Competition (2025), and was a Luby Microgrant Pitch Competition Winner (UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, 2024).
Retirepreneur is an impactful weekly newsletter and comprehensive online learning platform supporting transitional retirees to launch a successful business, explore remote opportunities, secure their financial future, and fulfill lifelong dreams!
Licenses, Designations and Education:
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA [inactive] - Ohio)
- Real Estate Broker (Florida)
- B.S. Accounting - University of Akron
- M.S. Entrepreneurship - University of Florida (Dec 2025 candidate)
W. Riley Allen, Esquire
“Curt has the innate entrepreneurial spirit you cannot teach. He’s the epitome of the exceptionally personable, passionate, honest, and never to be dissuaded Energizer Bunny.
Just as importantly, he has a very well-rounded perspective on life that is complemented by his love of family, music, and new challenges."
James Rahman, Westmont Homes
"I had the privilege of partnering with Curt on a home building venture. I owe an incredible debt of gratitude for the foundational input that Curt provided through our ten years of partnership.
A brilliant tactical business mind and an even better human being, I highly recommend Curt for any business venture he may pursue."
Matt Greenberg, Esquire
“I worked very closely with Curt for several years and always found him to be very detailed and careful in his work, while always remaining extremely solutions oriented.
He is friendly and approachable, with a knack for ensuring that all of those who worked with him were able to grasp the complex matters."
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