For Founders, By Founders

We’ve been in your shoes, successfully scaling and growing businesses to their full potential. Now, we’re your partners in this journey, ready to help you achieve your ultimate goals.

Leadership

John Cooper

John Cooper's leadership as CEO of Invesco from 2005 to 2021 was marked by transformative growth and strategic acquisitions, including the significant acquisition of Oppenheimer Funds in 2019, expanding the firm's assets under management to over $1.2 trillion.

Jim Dimitriou

Jim Dimitriou has a 42-year track record of building and growing companies through sales performance, operations optimization, and strategic acquisitions. His experience spans roles such as CEO, VP of Sales, and Managing Director of Corporate Development.

Danielle Gopen

Danielle Gopen has a two-decade track record of fostering innovation and driving growth across various industries. As a founding partner of NST, she brings invaluable insights and experience from advising high-performing business leaders at major companies.

Ginger Menown

Ginger Menown is a visionary entrepreneur and executive leader, recognized for founding and leading Founders Alliance, where she empowers entrepreneurs through various stages of their business journeys, fostering a supportive community for growth and success.

James Ray

James Ray has led transformation programs for multinational corporations and early-stage ventures for nearly 40 years. His leadership in roles such as Division Manager at AT&T and Managing Director at JPMorgan has consistently resulted in highly effective teams and successful outcomes.

John Tikkanen

John Tikkanen is known for his ability to transform organizations and drive substantial growth. He has extensive experience in both startups and large corporations, leading high-performing teams to achieve significant market share and revenue growth.

Mark Voytek

Mark Voytek is an entrepreneurial leader recognized for his strategic insights in high-growth B2B and B2C companies. He advises several dynamic firms and guides them through complex challenges and transformative changes.

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    Alexandru Bogdan, Co-CEO, Linnify

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    Jordan Ritenour, CEO, Clearlaw

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