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Black Iron Advisers is a boutique investment bank dedicated to maximizing value for entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized companies. Our conflict-free, high-touch approach is deeply rooted in industry expertise, focusing on sectors such as Automotive, Business Services, Consumer, Energy Services, Franchisor/Franchisee, Hospitality, Industrials, and.

Denver, Colorado, US

As part of the Partnerships team, I recognize that the fight against poverty requires a collaborative effort. That's why we work closely with Business Leaders and Corporate Partners to expand our operations and increase our impact on the communities we serve. Through our comprehensive personal and professional career training programs, we are committed to.

Denver, CO, US

Katalyst Partners invests and operates businesses the consumer goods and franchising industries. We typically $1-4mm EBITDA that can benefit from our hands-on approach. Our sector focus is entirely based on direct operating experience of our Principals.

Cedar’s mission was to transform the distressed home buying and selling process bringing peace to sellers and abundant opportunity to investors. From a cold-start, we grew to a team of 7 people that did 22 total transactions (15 wholesale and 7 fix & flips) in 6 months. I decided to wind down the business due to market conditions and serving my true calling.

Alexandria, VA, US

The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global business network of 14,000+ entrepreneurs in over 200 chapters and 60 countries. EO helps its members learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Direct message, email, if you'd like to learn more about joining the Colorado chapter. Served as part.

Acquired Ultra Cuisine from the founder. We benefited from consumers staying home and baking during COVID-19. Our team successfully reduced COGS, expanded the product line, entered new distribution channels which led to more than doubling the EBITDA to $1.0mm. We successfully exited the business to an aggregator in the space after running a full investment.

Tampa, FL, US

Successful exit after less than 18 months. We acquired an underperforming business in June 2017, transformed operations and scaled the business significantly (over 400% revenue growth). College Hunks provides full service moving and hauling services to commercial and residential clients throughout the Greater Denver area.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Acquired Primrose School of Briargate, a top performing school, with partners in August 2017. Primrose offers a highly acclaimed early childhood education curriculum that provides parents with comfort that their children are receiving an unmatched program.

Centennial, Colorado, US

SpeedPro Imaging is the premier large format printing company in the United States with over 130 locations.Acquisition from founder-led company, implemented complete overhaul of systems, processes and go to market strategy. Leadership of corporate team and over 130 franchises and over 250 employees (indirectly).Grew systemwide sales over 50% from under.

Mountain Ridge Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused entirely on investing in and operating one business. In April 2014 Mountain Ridge Capital invested in SpeedPro Imaging, the leading large format printing specialist in the U.S. with 109 locations. Katsnelson has assumed a full-time role as President and CEO.

• Sleep Innovations is a $500mm manufacturer and marketer of memory foam sleep (mattress toppers, mattresses and pillows) and specialty comfort products company for retail and OEM markets.
• Key member of leadership team involved in business transformation, resulting in successful sale to Sun Capital Partners in November 2012.Vice President, Specialty Products
• Launched specialty products business unit; achieved first year revenue of $30+MM accounting for 50% of growth for retail division.
• Develop and launch over 20 new product in new categories expanding company’s reach beyond core sleep products, including bath mats and rugs, kitchen mats, home floor coverings, furniture, pet beds and mattress pads.
• Manage 19 person US and China-based product development, marketing, design, quality and supply chain team to ensure delivery market leading product offering to retailers.Vice President, Strategic Planning
• Assessed strategic growth areas and recommended leveraging retail relationships to develop products in adjacent categories to the core memory foam sleep products, resulting in launching the Specialty Products business.

• Analyzed senior debt, mezzanine and equity investment opportunities of underperforming middle-market companies.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, leading extensive business and financial due diligence, developing comprehensive financial models, determining appropriate valuation and.

Southlake, Texas, US

• Operationally focused private equity fund specializing in control investments of underperforming companies
• Assessed investment merit of acquisition candidates, developed value creation plans, built complex financial models, performed due diligence, managed third-party advisors, negotiated investment terms and authored.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Evaluated strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions and joint ventures for sports/live entertainment company.
• Examined alternatives for venue ticketing, involving evaluation of in-house ticketing and investment in software provider. Analysis culminated in restructured deal with existing provider realizing over $30mm NPV.

• Guided the strategic direction of an educationally-focused family entertainment company. Evaluated prospective ventures in live theater, animation, video games, television, home entertainment, publishing and.
• Managed restructuring of live theater division. Extracted cost savings, closed the single venue, reduced headcount and reestablished the division at a prominent venue with touring capabilities.

• Family office for diversified high net worth investor
• Performed industry research, generated investment ideas, developed complex financial models and negotiated deal terms.
• Conducted due diligence on acquisition candidates coordinating with senior management, accountants and legal counsel.
• Served as board observer on three portfolio companies. Advised management on operational improvements to enhance performance and maximize returns.
• Regal Entertainment Group – Initial Public Offering, initiated first-ever quarterly dividend, acquisition of selected Hoyts theaters, leveraged recapitalization returning 25% of the market value to shareholders.

Zurich, CH

• Built comprehensive financial models for mergers, acquisitions, financings, restructurings and liquidity analyses.
• Performed company valuations through discounted cash flow, comparable company and transaction analyses.
• AT&T Corp. – Lead analyst on corporate restructuring that separated AT&T into four units: business services, consumer services, broadband and wireless that unlocked shareholder value. Transactions included $1.6bn.

San Francisco, California, US

Mba, Finance

Bba, Business: Finance And Accounting