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

Michael is a 3-time founder and currently the CEO of Entre. He’s been an entrepreneur, investor and speaker for over 7 years. He has grown Entre to $15M valuation, 150k+ app users, hosted 300+ events, raised $2M+ in funding and has a team of 20 from all over the world. Michael has raised money from some of the top venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators in the US and has partnered with companies like Microsoft, AWS, Meta, etc.. to host events and content. He started his career as a civil engineer and real estate investor, then got into entrepreneurship by connecting and helping other entrepreneurs. He started hosting events for entrepreneurs and partnered with all the major co-working spaces throughout the country. As the community grew, he then created Entre in 2019 to scale and start building out the technology and app. Over the last several years, Entre has evolved into a broader professional network for the next generation. Happy to answer any questions or talk about business, startups, tech, VC, etc…

As a seasoned strategist in social dynamics and professional growth, I specialize in empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. With a background in both healthcare and business, I offer a unique perspective that blends the intricacies of human health with the strategies of successful networking. My approach goes beyond traditional consultancy. I act as a catalyst for transformation, providing tailored guidance to help you elevate your connections and achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking to raise funds, expand your talent pool, drive revenue through social techniques, or make strategic acquisitions, I offer personalized strategies that ensure your success. Through targeted mentorship, I help individuals develop the mindset, communication skills, and confidence needed to excel in public speaking and strategic networking. By leveraging the latest technologies and resources, I ensure that your efforts are both efficient and effective, maximizing your impact in the digital age. Embark on this journey of growth and discovery, where every interaction is a gateway to thriving and leaving a lasting impact, guided by strategies few possess expertise in.

Krishan Arora is the Founder & CEO of ‘The Arora Project’, a fundraising media agency that has raised and invested over $125 million in high-growth ventures worldwide. The Arora Project combines a specialized focus on venture fundraising with the capabilities of a data-driven growth marketing agency, enabling companies to both secure capital and achieve significant scale post-fundraising. This strategic blend of expertise led to The Arora Project’s eight-figure acquisition by Republic.com in Q4 2021. (https://techcrunch.com/podcast/republic-acquires-crowdfunding-media-agency-arora-project-in-multi-million-dollar-deal) Following this acquisition, Krishan Arora assumed the role of Managing Director & CMO at Novastone Capital, a Switzerland-based Private Equity Fund backed by a consortium of Single Family Offices and Institutional Funds. Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) specializes in acquiring and scaling profitable SMEs worldwide. To date, NCA has deployed over $380 million in capital and acquired 22 portfolio companies across the globe. A Harvard graduate with a concentration in Economics, Krishan has amassed more than a decade of experience in investor fundraising and growth marketing. His expertise in scaling innovative ventures revolves around creating and converting global online communities, an approach that has reached hundreds of millions of people and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Krishan is an active contributor to the Forbes Agency Council, writing on entrepreneurship, digital media, and venture fundraising.

Sebastian is a Business Attorney & the CEO of Founders Counsel LLC. He has Protected and Advised 300+ Entrepreneurs on Starting & Scaling Companies. In helping entrepreneurs to navigate and avoid legal issues while scaling, Sebastian focuses on contracts, employment law, partnerships, asset protection, business structuring, legal compliance, intellectual property, tax law, and dispute resolution. As the CEO of a growing company, Sebastian is also passionate about consulting entrepreneurs on how to grow their companies revenue through marketing and refining their products and offerings. Ask your legal questions, tax questions, and general business growth questions. Always happy to assist and support fellow entrepreneurs!

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

Parsa Riahi: Cofounder and CTO of DYNE (AI for Restaurants), is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and a recognized machine learning researcher in Canada. A graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, he has made significant strides in the food service industry by leveraging his expertise in Neural Architecture Search, Transfer Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning to develop DYNE's cutting-edge ML engine. Under his leadership, DYNE has emerged as the industry leader for AI in the food service sector, achieving remarkable growth and establishing strategic partnerships with tech behemoths. Parsa's commitment to community and mentorship is evident in his contributions to combating food insecurity and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. His journey is marked by a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical prowess, and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the world.

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.

Matan has over 15 years of experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. His passion for building businesses is fueled by working in the family business from a young age, fostering a hands-on understanding of the challenges and rewards of building something from the ground up. Prior to co-founding Enigma Ventures, Matan was the Managing Director of Verstra Ventures, a VC arm of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU), an +$80 billion software conglomerate. In that role, Matan was the driving force behind the VC investing initiative and worked with the hundreds of Constellation business in fostering innovation in conjunction with the early-stage companies he invested in through the Verstra Ventures fund. Prior to Verstra Ventures, Matan spent 7 years building startups as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. He was a key player in over 40 investments in various stages and industries globally, including North America, the UK, LATAM and Israel. He leverages his experience and education in consulting, finance, and his own entrepreneurial endeavors to source and analyze investment opportunities, structure deals, and provide ongoing support to Enigma's portfolio companies. Matan graduated from the Schulich School of Business with an International BBA.

20+ years of logistics experience, growing a Chicago brokerage to a multi-million dollar company. I now help small/medium business owners and truck owner-operators scale their businesses with financial services, risk mitigation, and strategic planning. Send your questions my way and let’s get to work, because I deliver!