Private Equity
6 experts

Thomas Ellsworth
Hi - thanks for visiting me here on Minnect!!
It’s me - The Biz Doc - I am an expert on startups, leadership, strategy, fundraising, management, and operations. You may have seen me on the PBD Podcast or doing case studies on the Biz Doc Podcast on Valuetainment (YouTube / Spotify).
How I Can Help:
Ask me about business / startup topics or something else. Your success is my goal!
- I can help you get you from where you are today to where you want to be.
- 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 Doc
Hi - thanks for visiting me here on Minnect!!
It’s me - The Biz Doc - I am an expert on startups, leadership, strategy, fundraising, management, and operations. You may have seen me on the PBD Podcast or doing case studies on the Biz Doc Podcast on Valuetainment (YouTube / Spotify).
How I Can Help:
Ask me about business / startup topics or something else. Your success is my goal!
- I can help you get you from where you are today to where you want to be.
- 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 Doc

William Casey Wells
William is the CEO and Founder of $1B (AUM) private equity firm Milestone Partners.
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 grant & 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).
His research at Cambridge (PhD, Land Economy) focuses on behavioral finance, specifically arbitrage in real estate private equity investment structures.
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.
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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: Can you give me business or investment advice?
A: I don’t offer generic investment advice (e.g., buy apple stock), but I can collaborate with you to help you think through a wide variety of entrepreneurial or investment opportunities.
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: Can you be my full time mentor?
A: That depends, but sadly, probably not. It’s an intensive process and I am very selective about who I make this level of commitment to.
William is the CEO and Founder of $1B (AUM) private equity firm Milestone Partners.
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 grant & 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).
His research at Cambridge (PhD, Land Economy) focuses on behavioral finance, specifically arbitrage in real estate private equity investment structures.
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.
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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: Can you give me business or investment advice?
A: I don’t offer generic investment advice (e.g., buy apple stock), but I can collaborate with you to help you think through a wide variety of entrepreneurial or investment opportunities.
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: Can you be my full time mentor?
A: That depends, but sadly, probably not. It’s an intensive process and I am very selective about who I make this level of commitment to.
Bill Murray
I have over 40 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs become more "fundable" and get funded. For the last 13 years at my website: www.Christianangelinvestors.com. 99% of entrepreneurs fail to find funding - period! Why? Because their presentation is not attractive to investors. I can fix this problem with proven results. Most people try to sell their product or services to investors, instead of their investment! Investors don't want to buy your widget but want to see if you can sell it to the general market and make MONEY! I've worked in the investment industry both in the USA and Europe. I was a Sponsor of Pepperdine University's Most Fundable Companies program, which last year attracted over 4000 companies. One of my clients made into the Top 50 and found funding. According to Forbes Magazine, there over 3 million new Startup companies in America and 99% are seeking funding! They are your competition. If you want your company to standout to investors, simply Minnect with me.
I have over 40 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs become more "fundable" and get funded. For the last 13 years at my website: www.Christianangelinvestors.com. 99% of entrepreneurs fail to find funding - period! Why? Because their presentation is not attractive to investors. I can fix this problem with proven results. Most people try to sell their product or services to investors, instead of their investment! Investors don't want to buy your widget but want to see if you can sell it to the general market and make MONEY! I've worked in the investment industry both in the USA and Europe. I was a Sponsor of Pepperdine University's Most Fundable Companies program, which last year attracted over 4000 companies. One of my clients made into the Top 50 and found funding. According to Forbes Magazine, there over 3 million new Startup companies in America and 99% are seeking funding! They are your competition. If you want your company to standout to investors, simply Minnect with me.

Devon Nicoletti
Making finance great again. 💰🇺🇸
Consulting CFO making business owners lives better through excellent financial management.
>10 years experience working with small business owners doing $5-$150m in revenues implementing strategies & finance & accounting teams to make small business failure rates shrink.
Analysis:
Compliance & accuracy
Burn rate
Customer acquisition cost & retention
KPI implementation & tracking
Inventory
Expenses
Vendor
Automation
Software
Reporting
Benchmarking
Strategies:
Growth
Marketing
Profitability
Liquidity
Pricing
M&A
Exit
Customer acquisition & retention
Debt management
Tax
Data:
Descriptive analytics
Predictive analytics
Triple bottom line
Forecasting
Cash flow management
Making finance great again. 💰🇺🇸
Consulting CFO making business owners lives better through excellent financial management.
>10 years experience working with small business owners doing $5-$150m in revenues implementing strategies & finance & accounting teams to make small business failure rates shrink.
Analysis:
Compliance & accuracy
Burn rate
Customer acquisition cost & retention
KPI implementation & tracking
Inventory
Expenses
Vendor
Automation
Software
Reporting
Benchmarking
Strategies:
Growth
Marketing
Profitability
Liquidity
Pricing
M&A
Exit
Customer acquisition & retention
Debt management
Tax
Data:
Descriptive analytics
Predictive analytics
Triple bottom line
Forecasting
Cash flow management

Armin Hodzic
I am a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader with a diverse background in steering companies and industries to success. Having served as a CEO and excelling in managerial roles within the industrial sector, I bring extensive expertise in navigating complex industrial landscapes, notably within the automotive industry. My strengths lie in orchestrating strategic sales initiatives that drive revenue growth and foster market expansion.
Currently engaged in project-focused sales endeavors, I leverage my experience in project management and sales strategy execution within the industrial sphere. My unwavering commitment to achieving business excellence underscores my dedication to continuous growth and innovation.
Outside my professional pursuits, I actively participate in the political arena, leveraging my expertise to contribute meaningfully to discussions and initiatives. I take pride in blending my business acumen with a nuanced understanding of political dynamics, aiming to make a positive impact on both fronts.
I am a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader with a diverse background in steering companies and industries to success. Having served as a CEO and excelling in managerial roles within the industrial sector, I bring extensive expertise in navigating complex industrial landscapes, notably within the automotive industry. My strengths lie in orchestrating strategic sales initiatives that drive revenue growth and foster market expansion.
Currently engaged in project-focused sales endeavors, I leverage my experience in project management and sales strategy execution within the industrial sphere. My unwavering commitment to achieving business excellence underscores my dedication to continuous growth and innovation.
Outside my professional pursuits, I actively participate in the political arena, leveraging my expertise to contribute meaningfully to discussions and initiatives. I take pride in blending my business acumen with a nuanced understanding of political dynamics, aiming to make a positive impact on both fronts.

Inigo Real Estate
$400M+ of Real Estate Financed
RE Investor
How I can help you:
- Analyze and underwrite any real estate deal
- Funding/Lending Expert
- Both commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities
- Permanent, bridge, & construction financing
- Rentals, AirBnB, Fix and Flip, Ground Up Construction, Development, Multifamily, Industrial, Office, Land
- Private Lenders, Debt Funds, Banks, Agencies (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), Credit Unions, Life Insurance, Construction Lenders, Bridge Lenders, Direct Lenders
- Market Analysis
- Value Opinion
$400M+ of Real Estate Financed
RE Investor
How I can help you:
- Analyze and underwrite any real estate deal
- Funding/Lending Expert
- Both commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities
- Permanent, bridge, & construction financing
- Rentals, AirBnB, Fix and Flip, Ground Up Construction, Development, Multifamily, Industrial, Office, Land
- Private Lenders, Debt Funds, Banks, Agencies (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), Credit Unions, Life Insurance, Construction Lenders, Bridge Lenders, Direct Lenders
- Market Analysis
- Value Opinion