Business management and growth strategy consulting services.

• Saved millions of dollars in potential losses and protected the company brand by serving as a consultant and interim CEO in preparing a feasibility study on the viability of launching a patented product at that point in time.
• Increased efficiency and ensured compliance by modernizing and streamlining technology and operational systems as interim COO overseeing reform at an established Midwest trucking company.
• Ensured compliance with new federal regulations by implementing and evaluating different electronic logging devices for short- and long-haul truck drivers.
• Identified and corrected safety problems by taking corrective action and closely monitoring nascent regulations and procedures organization-wide.
• Drove team efficacy by developing individual abilities / talents to ensure top performance.

An investment banking firm focused on small- to mid-cap markets.
Managing Director
Hired to analyze, monitor, and implement development plans for the salesforce and to market offerings such as Reg-D and IPOs.

• $14.5 million capital raised by contributing to a team that promoted a private offering for a publicly traded biotech company in two stage-three trials for a proprietary antibody product.
• Developed a profitable client portfolio by identifying and leveraging alternative distribution channels and markets.
• Forged effective relationships with key internal partners to enhance collaboration and understanding, while networking with individuals from other organizations to share ideas, collect information, and forge new connections.
• Ensured organizational success by establishing strategies and methods for accomplishing major new directives and constantly monitoring and adjusting systems.

Boutique investment bank. A principal investor and provider of fee-based services to early stage venture and private equity backed companies.
Founding Partner
Led deal sourcing, finance solutions, and operations while also principally investing in seed rounds of California- and Chicago-based technology companies. Negotiated terms, agreements, and understandings with vendors, customers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate consensus among parties.

• Won M&A sell-side engagement for a distressed craft brewery by engaging in mutual problem solving by offering alternative positions and evaluating openly and fairly, resulting in three investor term sheets.
• Provided principal seed funding for a technology startup by leveraging relationships to capitalize a live broadcasting suite of services for corporate conferences, concerts, and product launches.

A boutique investment bank focusing on late-stage co-investing and secondary markets.
Managing Director
Raised capital for late-stage co-investment opportunities, created a new business model in the secondary market, and liaised with family offices and funds to drive revenue growth by providing clients access to new and unique opportunities.

• $50+ million in secondary stock shares placed by creating novel combinations of existing products / services to meet new opportunities.
• 55.2% proliferation in topline revenue achieved by sourcing secondary shares of pre-IPO “unicorns” sought by clients of enduring personal relationships.

A provider of large rounds of financing for private companies backed by well-known venture capital firms.
Managing Director
Partnered with firm’s lead banker. Concentrated on institutional capital raising efforts on behalf of companies backed by top Silicon Valley venture firms including NEA, Benchmark, Khosla, and KPCB. Actively involved in continuous improvement actions and alternatives, supported change initiatives, and designed training programs.

• $960 million of private financing produced for a green technology company in the automotive space by performing an essential role in capital raising efforts, earning status as the number six producer out of 1,200.
• Enhanced cooperation and understanding by supporting and encouraging collaboration and beneficial working relationships with key internal partners.
• Developed additional revenue streams by partnering with leadership in creating and leveraging new channels.
• Boosted the firm’s revenue by placing hundreds of millions of dollars in investor capital, establishing the organization as a vital resource to the Silicon Valley venture capital ecosystem.
• 32.6% YOY growth stimulated by leading an effort to allocate corporate resources toward developing relationships and alternative channels for growth opportunities.

A wealth management firm.
Vice President South Florida
Managed the company’s growth efforts in a competitive market. Created superior investment solutions by utilizing proprietary trading and wealth management strategies based on renowned equity research.

• Increased assets under management (AUM) during a financial crisis by working across the organization to create relevant options for addressing market-driven problems and opportunities, while implementing new strategies and models for client acquisition.
• Effectively amassed and interpreted investor trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships to enhance and cater presentations and anticipate consequences of decisions.

A provider of mortgage brokerage and alternative lending services.
Founding Partner
Oversaw operations including staff, hiring, processing, and compliance. Co-led efforts to grow distribution channels among industry professionals such as realtors, title companies, appraisers, attorneys, traditional bankers, and debt investors.

• 37.7% revenue growth attained by recruiting top professionals from competing firms, creating incentivizing compensation plans, streamlining procedures, and maintaining an open-door policy for leading teams and staff.
• Achieved an impeccable compliance record by closely supervising internal processors and collaborating with a former industry auditor to ensure compliance with ever-changing mortgage regulations.
• Avoided regulatory actions by monitoring regulations and developing systems to examine work outputs that ensured processes functioned as designed.