Strive, Inc. CEO Matthew Cole's Ownership and Power of Attorney

The filing discloses the ownership details of Matthew Cole, the CEO of Strive, Inc., including his direct and indirect holdings of Class A Common Stock and warrants. Cole directly owns 55,555 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly owns 129,630 shares through LT&C LLC, managed by his spouse. Additionally, Cole holds warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock at $1.35 per share, which are fully exercisable and expire on the first anniversary of the registration statement's effectiveness. The filing also includes a Power of Attorney granted by Cole to several individuals, authorizing them to act on his behalf in matters related to SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, and other related actions. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Cole is no longer required to file such forms.