It’s me - The Biz Doc - an expert on business growth, startups, leadership, strategy, and fundraising. Ask me and I promise that I will leave you better than I found you! Specific Areas: - As a seasoned operator that has founded, grown and sold multiple companies (and endured challenges and hardships along the way), odds are that I have been exactly where you are today - and have felt every bit of the stress, fatigue, exhilaration, defeat, and anxiety that you might be experiencing now. - I can look you in the eye and say I understand because I DO understand because I have been there… and found a way to succeed. Why schedule a 1:1 Video call with me? 1. You are a founder that is "way too busy" and feels trapped. Maybe your team is not "ready" or "under-powered" and you wish they could do more or have been hoping they would step-up. You want and need a staff plan that fixes this and enables the business to pick up speed while taking some burden off you. 2. You have a sensitive situation with a key member of your team and want to process a plan. You are cautious about talking to anybody internally (perhaps it’s not appropriate or it might leak and cause issues) but want to bounce some ideas and strategize with someone who understands your situation. 3. You have a general business issue that you want to process and test some ideas. Maybe it’s re-organizing your team or considering an acquisition or bringing on a partner. We can have these type of conversations in private, so it will not leak to your team or spook them. 4. You want to optimize your presentation deck and test your story as you engage in fundraising. I understand how venture capitalists, private investors, and private equity firms think. I can give you feedback and help optimize your story so that you’re ready to approach investors with confidence 5. You want to be prepared for an eventual sale that brings you the top price. How do you work with an investment banker to present your company and run the process? How do you structure your team today so you are ready for the sale in the future. What things will the buyers be looking for and how do they prioritize them? How do you put a value on the business in the first place? How do you sell the business and not end up handcuffed to the buyer as a perpetual consultant? I have successfully navigated this jungle, and can help you build a plan to succeed. Something else? Ask me a quick text question and we can see if a 1:1 video call makes sense. Let’s take you and your business higher! I promise to leave you better than I found you! Tom Ellsworth - The Biz D

Dustin Gutkowski, owner and CEO. Focus on building people and they will build the business. Results Roofing $55+ million a year Results PDR $5+ million a year RR productions $2+ million a year RR claims management $2+ million a year Podcast host with UFC Superstar Kevin Holland as well has “The DG Show” Recent acquired ownership in “BareKnuckle” Investor in Liquid Death Water, Goatfuel(Jerry Rice), Free rein coffee (Cole Houser), Snaps clothing, Tiffs Treats, Nomad Grills, and few others Was homeless at age of 14 living on a park bench, grew up in trailer park with troubled childhood. But I knew that wasn’t the life for me. Father to 3 kids Conor, Kobe and Gianna with my lovely wife Albana Great with building teams, growing companies, training, company culture, over coming adversity, sales and all things business related. How I can help you? I will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. If you need advice in your business I will share best practices that helped me throughout my life. If you need help any of these please reach out. I work for my people they don’t work for me. I want to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Let’s grow Also offer advisor roles for companies in exchange for equity if you are interested in long term growth. Our team will help you grow your team, if interested in opportunities please let me know Most asked questions: - How do you grow your business? - What is best way to lead people, what is important in leadership? - If you could go back in time what is 3/4 things you would tell yourself day 1 starting your company’s? - What is most important things to focus on when running a company? - How to establish a company culture that cultivates growth? Advisory available on a long term basis as well. If you are a new company or existing in need of board help, growth, sales, or business planning please reach out we can take small equity stack to partner.

🔥Real estate- Fernando Guedes Jr. is a renowned figure in the world of real estate development, construction, and private equity. With a diverse and impressive background that includes a successful professional soccer career, Fernando has consistently proven himself as a leader in his field. He has earned multiple prestigious awards, including Contractor and Developer of the Year in Washington DC for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022), as recognized by Washington and DC Magazine. Operating from offices in Washington DC, Miami, and New York, Fernando has established a powerful presence in the real estate industry. He is the visionary behind the Ace List Mastermind, a highly regarded real estate coaching program, and leads Ace Construction DMV, a thriving development company. Additionally, he heads Ace Capital DMV, a private lending company that complements his portfolio of services. Fernando Guedes Jr. is not just a successful entrepreneur but also a consultant with a wealth of knowledge and experience. His expertise, honed through years of dedicated work, makes him the ideal consultant for those seeking guidance in the real estate, development, and private equity sectors. With Fernando's guidance, you can navigate the complexities of these industries and achieve your goals with confidence and success.

Lindy Li, recognized as one of the most prominent political strategists of her generation, is known for her prolific cable TV interviews and daily viral tweets. After raising millions of dollars for the Democratic Party and for both the Biden and Harris campaigns, she has become an outspoken critic of the DNC and its wasteful spending and misguided policies. Since then she has been appointed to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, raised money for President Trump’s Inauguration and now works with RNC leadership. She was the youngest woman to ever run for Congress in American history and now serves as one of Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's Commissioners. She appears frequently on MSNBC, CNN, BBC, NewsNation, Newsmax, and Fox News and was a keynote speaker at the United Nations. Join my circle — Politics and Life with Lindy Li — for an inside look on the highest level of American politics 🇺🇸

A true Intrapreneur. Right hand to a CEO. I’ve spent over a decade doing Marketing, sales and YouTube with Patrick Bet-David, PHP Agency and Valuetainment. Currently Chief Sales Officer of Bet-David Consulting but formerly VP of Operations at Valuetainment Media focused on strategic content strategy, live events, podcast and marketing. Ready to share ideas, answer questions or give some insights to new, established and high level executives or entrepreneurs. No BS - straight up feedback. I’ve also overcome a lot of adversity over the years including alcohol. If you know anyone who needs a chat - leadership also means tough love, perspective and a reminder to be grateful.

Paul Gray is owner and CEO of several successful companies and an investor in great people. Starting from a humble background in his family’s construction firm, Paul has gone on to grow several accomplished companies in the construction and real estate sectors and has also ventured out as an investor in non-related industries. At age 26 he spent 8 years of civil service, becoming one of the youngest elected city Councilmen and Vice Mayors of Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. Recent accomplishments - 2023 Construction $25 million - new residential construction $15 million - new multi-family construction $8 million - commercial construction Real Estate and Development $26 million - multi-family developments with 134 doors 89 acres developed for single family 18 acres developed for mulit-family 19 commercial real estate properties(retail, medical, office, warehouse) Other Investments Crypto (BTC) mining and investing firm 4 successful restaurants (sports bars & gourmet pizza) Home Health & Hospice start up Bray Films - executive producer & actor (PPP Loan Gone, Buy Her, Joint Custody, and Unsurety) Most importantly, Paul has a loving wife, Adriana, who along with contributing to marketing and special projects for their family firms, she raises their four children who range from college to elementary school. Paul has mentored and guided many budding entrepreneurs and experienced business owners to greater success, as he has never overlooked the guidance he received from people he deems as ‘far more successful and important’ than himself. If Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Tom Brady have coaches, why don’t you! ‘I am here to help you, reach your fullest potential.’

DESIGN THE FUTURE YOU DESERVE! Former F-15 Fighter Pilot Founder and CEO, multiple companies and exits. 11x Inc 500/5000 Winner (Inc Hall of fame) Voted Forbes ‘Small Giant’ Current Private Equity Firm CEO and investor Board Member Globally renowned speaker and author Former SEC Baseball Player Dad, outdoorsman, and outspoken veteran advocate Entrepreneur Coach What I would love to help you with…   Designing the future, the future you and your family want and desperately deserve. Ever said this to yourself...? If he or she can do it, then why can’t I? I went from farm boy to fighter pilot in 16 months based on these concepts, and created an entire industry that has trained millions and created billions of dollars in revenue for my clients. I will help you design your new future and guide you into your next chapter. You can’t predict the future, but we can design the one you want!   Building a ‘can’t fail’ Ethos in you and your team. Fighter Pilots live and die based on our ability to execute and learn faster than our enemies, all while flying a thousand miles per hour. Is this concept holding you and your dream team back? I will show you how to survive, thrive and dominate regardless of your challenge! Coach Tom Coughlin asked me to train the NY Giants in these techniques to an epic turn around season to win the Super Bowl.   Creating Execution Rhythm. What is this? You and your team’s ability to execute not just at the same rate of change in the market but ahead of these changes. How to be a market leader verses a follower. These methods will drive added margin and EBITDA every time. Using a scalable heuristic to pull verses push your team into the future creates an inspiring environment one that Michael Dell, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger, and Target’s CEO Brian Cornell have all experienced with me. Let’s work together on your Execution Rhythm.   Truth over Artificial Harmony the #1 pitfall of most leaders today. To scale and to be agile, leaders need a psychologically safe environment to introspect the wins and most importantly losses we incur daily in life and business. If you cannot get to the truth from your team or they cannot get the same from you as a leader, you will fail and fail fast. I will teach you the secret weapon 99% of businesses overlook and have no clue on how use. Debriefing in open verses closed ranks will put up wins fast. We will uncover not only the cause of an error or success but most importantly the root causes keeping you from improving. Using this tool, you and your team will execute the next mission at least 60%+ better after each session. 60+%? What would this do to your team? To your life?   I can help you with Start Up’s, understanding Private Equity and Funds, creating and protecting Intellectual Property, Professional Speaking, building a Consulting Practice, building High Performance Teams, Military Aviation Tactics, Hunting, Fishing, raising young men

Are you struggling to recruit, engage, or retain the best talent? Are you trying to scale your culture as your company grows? I am an entrepreneur, Chief People Officer, and globally recognized speaker on employee experience and the future of work. My mission is to drive business performance through an engaged workforce. I am the Chief Human Resources Officer at Valuetainment, where I have the honor of leading the people strategies that drive Valuetainment, Bet-David Consulting, and Minnect to success. Prior to this I founded People Analytics Partners, a marketplace that connects companies with more than 140 experts in digital HR worldwide for fractional and gig work. I also led HR and People Analytics teams at Uber, McKesson, Chevron, and consulted with leaders from more than 1,500 companies around the world with Corporate Executive Board. I received the Bersin by Deloitte What Works Award for Transforming HR and the Human Resources Executive Top HR Product of the Year. My writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, People + Strategy, The Wall Street Journal, and various other books, articles, and podcasts. And I have been honored to speak about the future of work and data-driven talent strategy at over 1,000 events in 35 countries. I look forward to helping you!

William is the CEO and Founder of $1B (AUM) private equity firm Milestone Partners. William is an expert in business, ethics, and behavioral neuroscience. Unlike many celebrity “experts” William has a rigorous academic and professional grounding, having researched and worked at world leading institutions. A child of drug addicts and a survivor of abuse, molestation, and abandonment William Wells overcame his difficult start in life to attend Biola University on full scholarship (BA, philosophy & theology). He later earned masters degrees from MIT (real estate development), USC (MBA), Johns Hopkins (biotech; regulatory science), King’s College London (neuroscience), and Edinburgh (philosophy). At Cambridge (PhD, Land Economy) he researches behavioral finance, specifically arbitrage in real estate private equity investment structures. His research at the world renowned Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (PhD Cognitive Neuroscience) focuses on gathering neuroimaging data on the difference between prescriptive moral judgments and social signaling. His doctoral work at Oxford (DPhil, philosophy) examined the neuroscience of morality. While at Oxford he played fullback, guard, and defensive end for the American Football team where he earned a blue among other team honors. William is a sought after speaker, consultant, and lecturer with expertise in leadership, behavior, ethics, cognitive science, moral psychology, neuroscience, neuroeconomics, entrepreneurship, biotech, venture capital, real estate, banking, and finance. — FAQ Q: You seem to do a lot of things. I want your help, but where should I begin? A: You’re right. I do a lot, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Unsurprisingly, people often solicit my help within my specific domains of expertise, such as real estate, finance, behavior, management, or career development. Q: Why else do your clients reach out? A: People also reach out when they need to consult with someone who has a unique interdisciplinary perspective to help identify problems or opportunities. It’s also not uncommon for people to contact me when they have an especially tough issue and need someone to provide creative out of the box solutions to unique challenges. Q: Will you join my company or become a board member? A: Probably not, but maybe. I have accepted grants of equity through Minnect, but it has to make sense given your company, my skillset, and our mutual values. Q: Can you give me personal, relationship, academic, or career advice? A: Yes! In fact it turns out this is the majority of what I do. I have been coaching people for over 20 years. My unique life experience and educational expertise makes me an ideal person to help others become the best version of themselves. Q: What’s the best way to ask your advice? A: I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to provide me with as much specific detail as possible when you reach out.

Product Manager Former PM of Minnect and VTNews.AI, left to seek something bigger📈 Ex-Gartner 📊 Harvard Class of 2020📚 Former Harvard Men’s Lightweight Rower and Team Manager🚣🏼‍♀️ Let’s talk about🗣️: -Setting yourself up with a professional career at a young age -Product Management -Getting into top schools -Interviewing best practices -Your resume and how to make it better -Rowing & lifting -Good money habits for young professionals (a dollar saved is a dollar earned 💰) -Mindset for young professionals -Any topic in which you would like to have a logical soundboard Welcome to Minnect! My name is David, but many of you may know me as Minnect Support. Born in Miami, the son of Cuban🇨🇺 immigrants and a first generation college student at Harvard. I majored in Economics with a minor in Psychology, with some stat classes sprinkled throughout. 🎓Upon graduating in the midst of the pandemic, I began my career at Gartner. I was a Business Strategy and Operations Associate for about two years. During this time frame, I helped shape Gartner’s digital event strategy and developed tools that optimized Client Success Associates’ abilities to serve clients. During my client facing rotation, I worked with Heads of Finance and Real Estate, some from Salesforce, Abode, Whole Foods, etc., on their mission critical initiatives while simultaneously revolutionizing how clients were served by developing a framework orientated around the client’s job to be done. 👨‍💻I made a lateral pivot into Product by joining a team derived from a start-up Gartner had just acquired. I worked in a multitude of features until I was elevated to the task of integrating Gartner’s Peer Community into their event portfolio, allowing for the continuation of an in-person experience on a digital platform. 🚣🏼‍♀️I rowed for nearly 8 years. In high school, I was a two-time Scholastic National Champion and won the Lightweight 8+ Youth National Championship by open water my senior year. I then walked on to the Men’s Harvard Lightweight Rowing team, where my accolades include a gold medal at Eastern Sprints and a silver medal at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the largest regatta in North America. Since then, I have dabbled in strength training. I’ve competed in two powerlifting competitions and won bronze at my second event totaling ~1275 pounds. Other than that, my hobbies including cooking, reading, enjoying nature, 👾gaming🎮 and hanging out with my dog Kingpin🐶 Thanks for using Minnect!