Hi, I’m Hank.

I fix the deal-breakers that are preventing your company from getting acquired.

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I Know What Kills Deals—And How to Fix Them

I’ve been on both sides of the table

As an M&A operator: I know what buyers scrutinize in diligence: cap table complexity, customer concentration, declining growth, unclear financials. I've helped companies add millions to their bottom line by fixing these issues before going to market.

As a founder: I've raised millions, built teams, and scaled operations. I know what it's like to run a business with limited resources and real constraints.

That's why I can actually fix what's preventing your acquisition, not just tell you what's wrong.

What you can expect working with me

Already stuck in a stalled process? I diagnose what's killing your deal and we fix it together.

Preparing for exit? I help you solve deal-breakers before you go to market—so buyers find reasons to pay more, not reasons to walk away.

I work as a fractional COO/CSO, embedded in your business, not a consultant who writes reports and leaves.

I guarantee that you negotiate from strength and get the exit you deserve.

What I’ve Helped Companies Accomplish

  • Adding $5M in Annual Cash Flow by Restructuring Capital

    An $11M EBITDA services company was losing $5M annually to a predatory investor who also held veto rights on any sale. I advised on a debt restructuring strategy that eliminated the revenue share, removed the veto rights, and gave the founder back control of his exit timeline.

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  • Taking An AI Company From Insolvent to Acquirable in Months

    A cutting-edge AI company with breakthrough technology was weeks from shutting down due to cash burn. I advised on their $300M+ IP portfolio valuation strategy, helping them properly position their assets. Within months, they went from insolvency to fielding serious acquisition conversations.

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  • Breaking Shareholder Gridlock at a Public Company

    A public company's growth was being blocked by meddlesome shareholders who controlled enough votes to obstruct strategic decisions. I advised management on a recapitalization strategy designed to dilute problematic voting control. The company successfully executed the strategy and regained control of its strategic direction.

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  • Doubling Closed Sales in 30 Days For A Robotics Company

    A robotics distributor's revenue was entirely founder-dependent. Eery deal required the founder in the room, limiting growth and making the company unacquirable. I built repeatable sales systems and trained the team to close without founder involvement. Within 30 days, closed sales doubled.

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  • Transforming Consultants Into Private Equity

    A boutique management consulting firm had deep operational expertise but was stuck trading time for money. I advised them on pivoting to an independent sponsor model, developing their capital strategy, and positioning themselves as credible acquirers. They successfully negotiated a merger agreement and secured board approval for a majority stake acquisition of a public company.

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  • Oh, And I Raised $1M From A $500M VC Fund For My Own Startup!

    I founded a software company and raised pre-seed capital from a $500M venture capital fund. But as I operated the business, I realized something: I didn't fully understand the exit paths that would determine whether I'd built something valuable or just functional. So I wound down the company to learn deal structuring and private equity—because I needed to understand how buyers actually evaluate businesses if I was going to be a successful operator. Now I bring that perspective to every client: I've been the founder trying to build something acquirable, and I've learned what actually matters when the deal is on the table.

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