BEGIN WITH THE EXIT IN MINDDave is a seasoned CEO / CFO who has produced a string of 5 successful exits for entrepreneurs and PE-backed technology firms. ImageSoft, WorkForce Software, and EJustice Solutions were all sold for above-market multiples. Two of his private consulting clients (via Dave Hawkins CFO) were turned around and made profitable. By adopting a "Begin With the Exit in Mind" approach, he keeps companies focused on their end goals. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS COMPLETEDDave has completed 12 deals, a mix of buy-side and sell-side, domestic and international, ranging from 7-figure to 9-figure deals. He has led the charge on equity transactions in software firms from Ann Arbor to Australia. Through his collaborative leadership style and his exceptional organizational efficiency, he typically closes deals in under 45 days. GROWTH FUNDING RAISEDDave has been a persistent fund-raiser, with over $130M raised across several entities. He utilizes all forms of growth funding: Angel Investment, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Government Grants, Asset-Based Lending, Equipment Lease Lines, and more. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPERDave has been a prolific developer of talent, having mentored 40+ younger leaders. In addition to one-on-one coaching, he offers quarterly leadership classes where he reviews business books from top-shelf authors (Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, Simon Sinek, etc.) or taps into pop culture (movies such as Band of Brothers, Lincoln, and Sully) to teach lessons on delegation, conflict resolution, vision-casting, and other leadership topics. His commitment to diversity comes through in this area, as he has promoted several minorities into management roles, and two women he mentored went on to lead other software companies. In short, Dave thrives on making others successful.