DO NOT raise capital! BOOTSTRAP your startup and become a MILLIONAIRE in <2 YEARS! 30 years of experience: Serial entrepreneur (sold multiple BOOTSTRAPPED startups) with DEEP expertise in starting, growing, scaling, and selling companies. Raising capital can actually decrease your odds of success because if you raise too much capital you can actually price yourself out of the window of exit opportunity. There is increasing misalignment between venture capital and founders. I am the living proof that you DO NOT need vc capital to take your startup to a successful exit. What you really need to ask yourself is: Am I working on the right idea? Let's talk!

Former founding partner and growth lead at Centurica.com - the largest agency dedicated to offering investors advice and due diligence for internet business acquisitions. Also the author of Digitally Wed - Everything you need to buy a profitable internet business (https://exitplan.co). Generally an all round data nerd with a passion for buying, selling and strategy in online business.

12 years and 80 M&A deals in Internet and SaaS leading to $1.5 billion in exit value to leading private equity firms such as Apax Partners. Chief Strategy Officer at two private equity backed internet companies. Responsible for growing enterprise value through strategic M&A, divestitures, capital raising, strategic planning and integration management. B.A. in English from Stanford University and MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Tech industry investment banker. Harvard Business School grad. I help clients grow or cash out by finding them the right investors or acquisition targets. Also help them grow and/or save money by tweaking their business model, uncovering hidden value, optimizing balance sheet. Former head of M&A for McGraw-Hill, equity investor for PE firm GTCR, turned around and sold two tech companies. Commercial bank board member.

Serial entrepreneur & venture capitalist. Expert in getting to the top of the app store, community, monetization, raising money, user acquisition, UI/UX, growth hacking... I'll make the call worth the bucks.

Tech lawyer; from startup to Exit

Co-Founder & CEO of Sincerely.com (acquired by Provide Commerce). Co-Founder Xobni (YC '06, acquired by Yahoo). Investor in Dropbox, Mailbox (acquired by Dropbox), Wanelo, Voxer, Gametime, Rescale, 15five. Advisor to Weebly, Qualaroo

If selling your business is confusing, maybe even a bit scary, let's talk. As a CPA and Financial Planner, I've worked with hundreds of business owners as they prepare to sell their businesses and are not certain where to begin. I am a FORBES Contributor covering topics close to the heart of small business owners, founder of ExitPromise.com and will be pleased to help you too!

M&A and Business Development Executive at GoDaddy (focusing on Domains, Business Applications, PWS, Voice and Messaging strategic initiatives). Operating Partner at Pear Venture Capital (early stage fund, with world-class portfolio including DoorDash, Gusto, Branch and over 50 others). Previously Founding COO @UpCounsel (legal marketplace), Founder @jaxtr (pioneering viral cloud telephony mobile startup), VP Corporate Development & Strategy @Webs (largest website creation tool, and I lead its sale to VistaPrint). Over 20 years of M&A and Business Development experience with 150+ startups totaling over $1.7B in deal value.

100+ Mergers and Acquisition transactions (exceeding over $10 billion in aggregate deal value), which include over 6 years with Fenwick & West, LLP in Silicon Valley, over 2 years with DLA Piper LLP (US) in San Diego and currently with a firm that I have formed with a few of my former Fenwick colleagues. Merger. Company Sale.

Software developer turned business developer turned MBA turned VC turned entrepreneur. I've had experience across the spectrum of startup life, from funding to exit. I organize @digitalbrown and @penndigital; I'm formerly @genacast.

David is a venture capital investor with Luge Capital, a $180 million Canadian and US venture capital fund. The Fund focuses on Fintech and applied AI to fintech. I have over 20 years of experience investing in and scaling startups. I love coaching passionate entrepreneurs wanting to make the world a better place. I never tell them what they want to hear, but rather I'm honest in telling them what I think. Entrepreneurship is part of my DNA and so is helping others reach their potential. I am also big on giving back. All money for calls go to one of my charities. I have a Bachelor of Commerce from John Molson School of Business in Montreal and won entrepreneur of the year in the Queen’s University entrepreneurship competition. More about me: http://www.lugecapital.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnault https://medium.com/@venturebuilder https://angel.co/david-nault https://twitter.com/VentureBuilder

15 years of startup and business experience in 17 countries. 2 exits. Mentor at AngelHack and The South Bay Entrepreneurial Center (Los Angeles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin_Wong_Hwang_Chee https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinwong

Due diligence advisor with experience in cross border M&A across Asia Pacific in advertising, consumer products, industrials, logistics and real estate

VP of Acquisitions in Private Equity. Prior experience in private credit and investment banking.

Sage Price Business Acquisition Specialist & Strategic Growth Consultant. Founder of multiple successful ventures. Founding Ambassador at Contrarian Thinking. Former Defense Contracts Manager ($200B+). Expert in business operations, strategic planning, and sustainable growth strategies. Specializing in helping entrepreneurs acquire and scale profitable businesses. Developed ambassador programs within the Contrarian Community, and led 4 coaching cohorts totaling 182 new ETA professionals. Expertise in building high-performing teams and creating scalable business processes. Testimonials: https://testimonial.to/sage-price/all

Matt has over twenty years of experience helping companies create and capture enterprise value. Recently, Matt has led global M&A for multiple private equity backed portfolio companies, currently for Quickbase (a B2B work management SaaS provider) owned by Vista Equity. Prior, Matt established global Corporate Development departments for Green Street Advisors (CRE data and analytics SaaS provider owned TA Associates) and International Data Group "IDG" (B2B tech-focused market intelligence SaaS owned by Blackstone). During his tenure at IDG Matt led (6) transformative M&A transactions and was recognized as a Finalist for the prestigious Thought Leader of the Year awarded by the Alliance of M&A Advisors. Prior to IDG, Matt founded boutique M&A advisory and consulting firm Town Square Advisors, a firm he still owns and operates, and where he created the proprietary Square Management System to facilitate improved performance through optimal organizational design methods. Matt also worked in strategy and Corporate Development for The Stepping Stones Group, a healthcare staffing firm backed by Five Arrows Capital. Additionally, Matt served as a middle-market-focused investment banker with Capstone Partners and Tully & Holland and worked primarily on sell-side mandates for privately held businesses. Matthew's finance experience is complemented by his decade+ executive management tenure in professional sports where he lead multiple Minor League Baseball franchises, several of which set multiple sales, attendance and merchandise records. During his sports tenure Matt was recognized as a Rising Star Award Winner as top “40 under 40” business professional by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. And two of his franchises earned recognition as the Freitas Award Winner as “Best Triple-A” & “Best Double-A” Minor League Baseball Franchise by Baseball America. A sought after thought leader, Matthew has been featured throughout his career as a speaker in numerous trade, industry and association conferences, events and webinars and as a guest lecturer at the University of Colorado and Metro State College. A graduate of Colgate University, Matt also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) from Boston College. Matt is based in greater Boston, where he lives with his wife, Jessica, and two kids, Abigail and William. In his spare time, Matt enjoys traveling to new restaurants, playing golf, attending stand-up comedy shows and pursuing his passion for classic cars.

Founder of ExitAce, modern M&A & fundraising advisory. VP at TCG Corporate Finance. Ex-Raymond James IB. Passionate about tech & digital consumer M&A. AI enthusiast & startup advisor.

Energy engineer expert in international business development, government relations, and strategic partnerships in the electric energy sector. Skilled in managing teams, streamlining operations, and reducing costs while maintaining high levels of efficiency and quality. Expert in Business Development , M&A, emobility , Environemnt. Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing complex deals, managing large-scale projects, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results. Adept at managing relationships with high-level government officials, institutional stakeholders, and international partners. Well-versed in identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities, and developing effective marketing strategies to increase revenue and market share.

Founder of YEM Consulting. Multiple Entrepreneur. Consultant and Coach to Financial Advisors seeking to work smarter, not harder

Investment banking professional with 5 years+ experiences in leading international institutions

+10 years CIO experience, Developing IT ecosystems and operating models in co-operation with vendors

I have successfully coached numerous candidates for M&A interviews at top investment banks and financial boutiques. Whether you need to refine your technical skills, master case studies, or improve your behavioral responses, I can help you stand out and secure the offer. With 3+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, I specialize in providing actionable insights for deal structuring, financial modeling, and business valuation. My expertise includes due diligence, strategic planning, and market analysis, having supported successful transactions across various industries. If you're navigating an acquisition, need guidance on financial strategy, or want to optimize your valuation model, I can help you achieve your goals with tailored, professional advice. Key Expertise: M&A Strategy & Advisory Financial Modeling & Valuation (DCF, LBO, Comparables) Due Diligence & Risk Assessment Corporate Growth Strategy Let’s discuss how I can help you make smarter financial decisions.

* Lead customer acquisition strategic partnerships for a Fortune 500, publicly-traded DTC eCommerce company; partnerships bring in a double digit % of overall company revenues and substantially reduce overall CaC for the company * Cofounded an edtech company (that is still operating today) and brought it to profitability in under 3 months using creative digital marketing strategies and forming strategic marketing partnerships * Provide business broker services to private equity firms to help them source and execute accretive bolt-on M&A transactions * Former Senior Director of Corporate Development for a private equity-backed education company where I sourced and closed accretive M&A deals; helped the former PE owner (Morgan Stanley Private Equity) achieve one of its best portfolio company exits to date * Former Teach For America Corps Member * Former investment banker at Lazard, Houlihan Lokey, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs * MBA in Marketing & Strategy from London Business School (top 10 MBA program), BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame (top 5 undergraduate business program), CFA Charterholder, and certified business broker

For the last two decades, my business partner and I have provided CEO & key executive breakthrough results & protection service to top leaders on four continents leading multi-million & billion revenue companies. . Our greatest success is helping a CEO, now Chairman, to help his company grow from $1.3b to $7.6b revenue in 7 years. . Your call will be with both myself and my business partner so you'll have the power of two attention, which helps amplify and magnify the benefits you'll gain. . We’ve provided our CEO breakthrough and protection program to leaders of “forward thinking” companies such as EBOS Group (largest medical supply company in the South Pacific), Oliver’s Real Food’s (Australia’s fastest growing organic fast food franchise & the World’s First Certified Organic Fast Food chain), IRTH Communications, (top investor relations experts to positive impact small-cap company’s) Feedback ASAP, Hawthorne Direct, Retail Holdings Ltd, The O’Halloran Group, Novartis, Woodmart, Warner Group, Natel, Buttoned-Up, Westie Foods, Investigroup and Turner Manufacturing-Kleenrite . I'm a former top competitive athlete (runner & rugby player for ten years with over 10,000 hours of training & competition), former full-time meditating monk for ten years (over 30,000 hours of deep silent meditation) and over 30,000 hours working with CEOs & their teams assuring they have X-Factor Agility to go beyond stress, obstacles and resistances to inspired breakthroughs. X-Factor Agility means they have the energy, capacity, coherence, clarity, creativity & belief to accomplish what they envision. . I support projects for healing traumatic stress and raising performance for at-risk populations in underprivileged schools, women and veterans.