Featured IPO Preparation Experts

As the CEO of aPurple, Paresh Sagar is a visionary leader driving the company’s mission to empower startups with cutting-edge mobile app solutions. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by emerging businesses, Paresh combines his extensive experience in software development, branding, and technology strategy to help startups transform their ideas into scalable and successful ventures.

Max Avery, a dynamic business development executive at Digital Ascension Group, drives growth across industries with a sharp focus on market leadership. His deep knowledge of traditional and emerging financial markets, backed by certifications like Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® and FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP)™, informs his strategic approach. Since 2016, he has excelled in raising capital and structuring deals in private equity and real estate. Appointed to the District Export Council by Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in 2018, and a member of the National Small Business Association’s Economic Development Committee, Avery shapes policies for business growth. Guided by a philosophy of excellence, he turns complex challenges into practical solutions, establishing himself as a trusted strategist committed to lasting impact.

As EVP of M&A, Joe leads PRITCHETT's M&A integration practice which has consulted on acquisitions valued in total over $350 billion. He is the architect of PRITCHETT’s M&A integration methodology, an approach that has been used successfully by thousands of acquirers. Joe also conceived of and brought to market the Merger Integration Certification Workshop, the most successful M&A integration training program in the world. Plus, he created MergerIntegration.com which is now the most visited web site on M&A integration. MergerIntegration.com provides step-by step instruction on how to run integration projects and is populated with over 500 deliverables from PRITCHETT consulting engagements. Joe is the author of the books, Street Smart Moves for Selling your Business and What’s Next? He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

Iris Duan is a dynamic venture partner and operational leader specializing in early-stage investments, decentralized technologies, and sustainable innovation across international markets. As a Venture Partner at a $50M+ AUM VC firm, she successfully chaired weekly investment committees, managed cross-border deals, and fully returned Fund 1 with a 2.4x MOIC. Her investment focus includes renewable energy, cloud computing, medtech, and Machine Learning. Concurrently, as COO and Co-founder of Immutable Labs, Iris drove the creation of an operating model generating $25M in revenue, leading the integration of advanced packaged technology across edge computing, FLLMs, secured oracles, and explainable AI, delivering significant compute and cash reductions. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Iris leverages a global perspective from her experience in Zurich, Beijing, and Milan, blending deep financial acumen (BBA in Finance, Minor in Economics from Emory University) with practical, high-growth startup leadership. Her expertise lies in translating complex client needs into tangible business requirements, orchestrating R&D, and building robust client bases that support hybrid cloud and idle computing solutions. Iris is a two-time TEDx speaker and a passionate advocate for social enterprise, having led non-profit consulting teams focused on strategic PR and market research for diverse international clients.

Results-driven, people-first leader with 5+ years of executive experience scaling operations for distributed teams, optimizing team workflows, and driving innovation in fast-paced, high-growth environments

"Pioneering Digital Transformation" Is Your Business Ready for the Digital Leap? Are you a CEO, CXO, or VP struggling to keep up with the digital revolution? Do you find it challenging to assess your digital maturity, optimize marketing efforts, or integrate new technologies seamlessly? The Challenge In today's dynamic business landscape, lagging in digital advancements can seriously hinder your growth. Without a clear digital strategy, inefficiencies, declining customer engagement, and stagnant growth can become persistent problems. The need for transformation is critical. The Transformation Vision Picture your organization thriving through a robust digital transformation. With enhanced capabilities, streamlined marketing strategies, and a culture of continuous innovation, your business can reach unprecedented heights. My Methodology Proprietary Framework - Digital Integration and Transformation Framework (DITF): This is designed to seamlessly integrate digital strategies into your business operations. This comprehensive framework encompasses: - Vision and Leadership Alignment (VLA): Ensuring that digital transformation goals align with your organization's overarching vision. - Digital Maturity Assessment and Digital Diagnostic (DMA/DD): Evaluating your current digital capabilities and identifying areas for improvement. - Customer-Centric Design (CCD): Placing the customer at the heart of your digital initiatives. - Technology Adoption Pathway (TAP): Strategically adopting technologies that support your transformation goals. - Agile Implementation and Scaling (AIS): Implementing digital solutions in iterative cycles for continuous improvement. - Measurement and Optimization (MO): Tracking performance and optimizing processes to drive greater value. Why Partner with Me? Driven by Innovation: My journey in digital transformation is fuelled by a passion for cutting-edge solutions and a commitment to excellence.Proven Expertise: I have collaborated with top executives and industry leaders, guiding them through digital changes to achieve remarkable success.Strategic Vision: Believing that "Going Digital is the only way," I transform digital challenges into growth opportunities. Why Act Now? The digital landscape is constantly evolving. To stay ahead and ensure your organization's success, immediate action is essential. Ready to Transform? Let's revolutionize your organization and drive it to new heights. DM me to begin your digital transformation journey today.

Experienced Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the capital markets industry and business consulting. Skilled in Equities, Capital Markets, Corporate Taxation, Business Consulting. Serial Entrepreneur. Interested in Digital Marketing and Value Investing.

I'm a Midwestern venture capitalist on a mission to empower founders with resources to maximize their growth, while generating lucrative returns for investors. My passion for learning and entrepreneurship has driven me to fuel impact for founders by connecting them to the resources, capital and advice that they need to succeed. Authenticity is at the root of my work, as I strive to develop meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, peers and investors. With an outside-the-box approach to investing, I can speak to the future of venture capital, growing successful startups and fostering a stronger and more diverse investment culture in the Midwest.

We are a mob of mutinous marketers and humble humans who are hellbent on getting more customers for our B2B clients. Proud certified HubSpot partners - the leading inbound marketing software. Contact us for help with strategy, training, setup, content creation and/or campaign execution. You can book a 15-minute discussion with me, personally, here... https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/matt915 Thanks for stopping by!

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I am usually working on making complex tasks easier, costly jobs efficient and sometimes lazing around making doodles. While our technology has reached almost each family of Dubai, our most expensive product obviously remains the doodles. I am generally curious and very agile about Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering & Modernizing Enterprises with their colossal data stored in silos. A bitcoin mining terminator is my thing, just kidding.

Co-Founder of CyberSaint, which recently raised $21 million, and advisor to SOC Prime, which resulted in a cash-out/exit. Currently focused on ZenPrivata.Former CIA officer who has advised multinational companies on security and trained their security teams. Scott earned a National Intelligence Award for his work preventing terrorist attacks to the United States homeland. He regularly advised the President of the United States, Vice President, top military Generals, and members of Congress on a variety of issues.Scott founded an intelligence product for the Vice President, Cabinet-level officials, and the National Security Council and managed CIA’s efforts on a highest-profile topic for the CIA Director. He has represented the US Government with foreign governments throughout the world.He earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees (honors program) at the University of Michigan. He completed the Advanced Analyst program at the Sherman Kent School for Intelligence Analysis and completed the Leadership Certificate and Structured Brainstorming Facilitator programs at CIA University.Scott is a digital nomad. Current location will vary. Currently in Medellín Colombia.

International Executive Recruiter with 13+ years of experience in the HR staffing and headhunting industry. Expert on recruitment and headhunting process worldwide. US, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM recruitment. Experience in the use of: LI Recruiter Avature Workday IndeedMonsterOCCLatam-related job posting tools. Specialized Recruitment Industries: - Information Technology- eCommerce - Finance - HR - Manufacturing - Sales and Business Development- Administration- Management- Marketing - C-Level10+ years of experience in Business Development working for different companies in the HR, Headhunting, and Staffing Industry.

Maurice Harary is the co-founder and CEO of The Bid Lab, a bid management firm dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses find, manage, and submit competitive bids and RFP proposal responses. His remote-first startup, which he co-founded with his partner in 2017, began with just an initial $1,500 investment. Since then, his firm has helped countless small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries win their first public contracts and multi-million-dollar deals. Inc. named The Bid Lab on its list of 5000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. His bid management expertise and insights from his successful experience founding and leading a remote consulting company have appeared in Forbes, HubSpot, DevX, Under30CEO, and other leading publications.

Founder of Vungle (sold for $780M to Blackstone). Partner at Blue Field Capital and run my family office via Zain Ventures. Contributor to various publications on topics such as AI & Tech. I also do my philanthropic activities through the Zain Jaffer Foundation which produces documentaries and funds a variety of causes throughout the world.

CEO and Founder of Gulf Business Consulting & Strategies, a Business and Investment Management Firm based in UAE providing professional advice for Leading Companies, Governments and Institutions from all over the World into the Middle East region. In more than 15 years living and working in several countries of the GCC, I have had the honor to advise from Ministers and Diplomats to SME´s owners and Entrepreneurs on how to do business in the Arab World. On the other hand I continued developing my passion and research in neuroscience, psychology, marketing and nonverbal communication becoming and Expert in Consumer Neuroscience. Keynote Speaker on how to do successful business in the Arab World and teaching cross-cultural intelligence. Extremely curious about what's inside the mind and soul of the consumer in the Middle East

I am CEO and Founder of K Sahai, a company that provides luxury wellness and beauty solutions that are natural, effective, and embedded with impact. Aside from wellness, I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed. With over 15 years of experience in mergers & acquisition, entrepreneurship, and consulting, I have a proven track record of growing and selling businesses. My goal is to empower people to live healthier and happier lives and to work with like-minded entrepreneurs who want to positively impact the world.