Wade T. Brooks Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Sol 7 works with emerging companies on growth and capital strategies, leveraging our extensive background in industry practice and academic research.

Auburn, Washington, US

Schilling Cider is a pioneering craft cider company rooted in the Pacific Northwest and stands as the second largest cider company in the United States. We are driven by two core values: Innovation Culture and Entrepreneurial Mindset. Our vision is to craft world-class beverages that elevate life's everyday moments. True to this vision, we were the first.

Jacksonville, FL, US

The Greater Sum is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation dedicated to fostering innovation in the nonprofit sector. We support early-stage nonprofits with the potential for scalable, positive change by providing funding, subject matter expertise, networking, and professional development opportunities.

PALO ALTO, CA, US

VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator, transforming venture capital into a force for good. Cohorts are 16-week programs for new and emerging fund managers globally, dedicated to creating top-performing firms. Their proven methodology and ongoing program enhancements help managers close on capital in an average of 5.7 months with less mistakes.

Salem, Oregon, US

Founded in 2012, LivBar® manufactures and sells USDA-certified organic, superfood nutrition bars. LivBars are available across the US in major retailers including Costco, Walmart, and Whole Foods. All products are gluten-free, GMO-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, catering to a wide range of dietary needs. Each bar offers a unique blend of chewy.

Salem, Oregon, US

Wellington, 6140, NZ

Visiting Professor specializing in early-stage finance at the School of Economics and Finance.

Salem, OR, US

• I developed the entrepreneurship discipline at the School of Business, elevating it from unranked to 9th in the US according to Businessweek (2018). I created and taught six courses in entrepreneurship, including the.
• 2016 Faculty Member of the Year
• 2013 Meritorious Service to Students Award.
• Teaching scores on all classes of 5 out of 5.Classes
• Venture Investing I & II
• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Salem, OR, US

• Created, funded, and managed the first graduate school angel investment fund in the U.S.
• Achieved an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 21% across all realized returns and 25% for direct investments, with respective multiples of 2.45x and 2.92x.
• Taught a class centered around this fund, ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the "top 10 best entrepreneurship classes in the nation."
• Successfully raised over $1M of donated capital for the fund.
• Collaborated with university top management to establish a vehicle that educates students and holds portfolio assets for sustained growth and investment returns.
• Assembled a high-profile board of directors with a focus on expertise and long-term financial support.

Salem, OR, US

• Directed all fundraising initiatives at the business school, closely collaborating with the Dean of Business and engaging in travel for out-of-region commitments.
• Managed direct relationships with University board members to enhance development and garner support.
• Played a key role in building and recruiting members for the business school's board of advisors as well as the University's board of directors.
• Held dual reporting duties to both the University's Vice President of Development and the Dean of the Business School.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive alumni outreach programs, including continuing education events.

A portfolio company of the Willamette Angel Fund, this business specialized in managing athletic race registrations, focusing on increasing participant numbers and enhancing engagement experiences for athletes. It was successfully acquired by imATHLETE.

Portland, OR, US

My inaugural teaching experience, BA 303 Business Finance. "Wade, this is about the best overall rating for a BA303 class that I have ever seen. You clearly know how to do this," - Dr. John Settle, Chair, Finance Department. The course outlined a decision framework for financial management, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. It covered.

StorePartners was founded in 1999StorePartners was acquired by ServerLogic in 2001 A division of ServerLogic was acquired by SoftSource in 2004

Portland, OR, US

• Initially, the acquisition of the company division was intended to position me as the CEO of the acquiring company after one year. However, nine months in, the founder decided not to proceed, leading to the departure.
• Secured a $1M working line of credit upon arrival.
• Grew the most lucrative part of the business, providing patent litigation support to Microsoft.
• Expanded their customer base and created new consulting products.

Portland, OR, US

• ServerLogic acquired StorePartners, and the terms of the sale included a one-year employment contract. I managed the StorePartners division post-acquisition, later earning a promotion to build and lead a new company.
• Promoted to VP of Sales and Marketing, overseeing four offices in Portland, Beaverton, Seattle, and San Francisco.
• Responsible for hiring talent, developing sales strategies, and managing production with P&L accountability.
• Established and led a Microsoft SharePoint division that was also successfully acquired.
• Promoted to VP of Sales and Marketing for the larger organization covering four offices: Portland, Beaverton, Seattle, and San Francisco.
• Hired talent, developing sales, and overlooked production with P&L responsibility.

• CNF Ventures (the venture arm of Con-way Freight) contracted me to lead a turnaround after removing both the CEO and President.
• Within 12 months, I transformed the company from a $1M loss to profitability.
• I conducted a rapid business analysis, re-assigned tasks, and restructured the workforce.
• I collaborated closely with the board of directors to align on strategic decisions.
• I restructured vendor relationships, managed debt, optimized payables and receivables, and secured additional investors.

• StorePartners specialized in developing e-commerce solutions for brick-and-mortar businesses, creating custom front ends for corporate websites, commerce shopping carts, and backend solutions for data management and.
• Redefined the company’s vision and strategic direction.
• Successfully secured two rounds of financing.
• Constructed a state-of-the-art data center.
• Achieved a year-over-year revenue increase of 100%.
• Assembled a top-tier management team.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, CN

This company was launched as a spin-off from Phoenix Digital Prepress (PDP) to develop three interactive CD-ROM products: "Licensed to Drive" and "Janus Interactive Sound Library" volumes 1 and 2. As the company's spokesperson, I was extensively trained by a prominent PR firm and led a national press tour. I managed all interactions with the local.

• I founded this company between my junior and senior years of college and successfully developed it into the first Apple Computer Value Added Reseller (VAR) in the United States. As a true bootstrapped startup, I was.
• We serviced 20 of the top 25 advertising firms in Portland.
• Additionally, 12 of the top 15 digital pre-press companies in Portland were our clients.
• Our notable clientele included industry giants like Nike, PriceWaterhouse, and Wieden+Kennedy.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Management And Finance

Financial Management Program

Mba, Entrepreneurship, Finance

Bsc, Philosophy, Art