Carlisle "Kirk" Kirkpatrick Email & Phone Number

Entrepreneurial Finance Executive with a demonstrated ability to maximize shareholder value primarily through improved process, controls and financial planning; execution of corporate transactions (M&A, growth equity & channel development); development & execution of market focused change strategies; improvements in operational communication and process improvements. Expert at bringing new technologies to market and managing hyper growth opportunities through customized governance systems.A proven ability to build, scale and lead cross-functional teams to deliver improved operational and financial performance within complex business models in diverse industries.Operating success across all stages of the business lifecycle (i.e. start-ups, aggressive growth, restructurings & turnarounds, pre-IPO). Ability to operate and communicate across all business disciplines and at all levels including Board of Directors, Shareholders, Senior Executives and Department Heads.Specialties: • Strategy Development & Execution• Business Case Development & Funding Prioritization• Professional Fund Raising & Negotiations• Managing Rapid Revenue, Profit & Cash Growth• Component Costing & Product Pricing• Mergers & Acquisitions Analysis, Diligence, Negotiations & Post-Acquisition Integration• Share recap & Shareholder exit strategies• IPO Preparation & Process Management• Turnarounds / Restructuring• Team Building, Talent Development & Succession Planning• Collaborative, Fact-Based Decision Making• Operational Improvements and Cost Reduction• Financial Management & SEC Reporting• ERP & IT Systems Implementation• Contract Development & Management• Revenue Recognition in Bundled Arrangements & VSOE• International Expansion and M&A• Entity, Preferred and C/S Valuations (FAS123, 144, 409a)• Financial Plan Development & Budget Preparation• KPI Development & Budget Variance Analysis & Reporting• Board of Directors Preparation & Presentation (incl Committee Prep)

Listed skills include Start Ups, Mergers And Acquisitions, Strategy, Venture Capital, and 22 others.