To be successful, a new enterprise must put together a management team, craft a business plan, negotiate with investors, establish a company, and market and sell its product or service.

I work with startups at all levels of development to help them get their business on track. I provide a variety of services including writing business plans, evaluating business plans, providing interim management and executive services, being on advisory boards or boards of directors, and supporting finding funding. I am not an investor myself, and locating investment is not a primary service I provide, although I do do that. I work on an hourly, project, or contract basis as appropriate, and will consider deferred compensation on a limited basis. I generally expect a small equity position as part of my compensation.

I was formerly a partner in Alliance Venture Partners and an associate of Co-Investors Group. My experience with these and other VC firms has afforded me broad experience and a firm grasp on what it takes to bring a company all the way from the "gleam in the entrepreneur's eye" stage to mezzanine financing and beyond. I am available to consult with and to advise companies on all stages of the process and to write, edit, or advise on business plans and offering memoranda. My participation can range from consulting and advice to bringing a company to my own or other VC firms for funding.