Growth & Revenue Driver | Equity Capital Strategist | 2X Founder | Angel Investor I’m Co-Founder, President & COO of Portola Valley Partners, where we help Seed to Series A founders build, grow, fund, and successfully exit their startups. Over my career I’ve launched and scaled high-growth technology businesses, from Lenovo’s Global Software Business Group to early Silicon Valley successes including - The Red Herring and CyberCash. As both an entrepreneur and investor, I’ve founded, grown two (2) companies (Exited 1), helped dozens of companies achieve profitable, sustainable growth and capital acquisition by combining my startup and global enterprise operating experience. I am happy to offer you assistance in these subject areas: ✅ Startup growth and capital planning for companies entering and exiting Seed and Series A Stages. ✅ Equity capital strategies, fundraising strategies, investor pitch practicing and investor relations. ✅ Guidance in angel investing, venture capital, and early-stage investment portfolio building. ✅ Strategies for building and "compounding" Recurring Revenue ✅ Coaching and assisting founders (C-Suite executives) on scaling operations, cultural development, and exit planning. ✅ As a 2X founder, lend valuable, unique startup and company-building experiences and transparent advice. Here are a few highlights of my background and experience: ✅ Co-Founder, President & COO, Portola Valley Partners. ✅ Managing Partner, Global Software Business Unit // Founder of Lenovo’s DevOps Solutions Practice. ✅ Key contributor to early Silicon Valley ventures including The Red Herring, CyberCash and GetMedia (all 3 acquired). ✅ Angel investor and trained venture capital fund developer. ✅ Guided dozens of founders and businesses into and through profitable and sustainable growth, and successful capital acquisition / spend. If you’re a founder aiming to scale your startup or establish and drive an equity capital strategy —or an Accredited Investor looking to build a strong Angel or Venture Capital strategy or seeking high-growth opportunities—I’d love to know more...