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(917) 562-9610

More About Us

Market Focus

Revenue profile: $5 - $100 million
EBITDA profile: +$2 million

 

This market is often overlooked by top-tier investment banks. We believe your business deserves that same high-quality representation.

Client Criteria

- Family/Founder-Owned Businesses
- Experienced Management Teams
- Clear Growth Opportunities & Levers
- Unique Product or Service Offerings
- Fragmented Industries
- Stable Cash Flows

Why Us?

Our team of former professional athletes brings the discipline, focus, and resilience of elite sports to boutique investment banking. This unique background sets us apart, driving our commitment to excellence and enabling us to craft tailored financial solutions that meet each client’s specific needs.

Advisory Board

Jonathan Koplovitz

Operating Advisor

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Hugh Ross

Operating Advisor

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Andrew Papadopoulos

Operating Advisor

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Mark Forysiak

Operating Advisor

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Culture Is Key

Investors often focus on numbers, but we've learned that culture—though not quantifiable—can be a key driver of success. We seek companies that prioritize customers and employees, and that approach challenges with empathy, knowing these values often translate into lasting performance and a true competitive edge.

Win-Win

Our goal is to help you achieve yours as smoothly as possible. We believe shared goals drive the best results. To us, a successful transaction means both the client and the investor walk away satisfied, having built a partnership grounded in trust, alignment, and long-term mutual benefit.

Collaborative & Informative

We work closely with clients and investors to build mutually beneficial partnerships. Through our hands-on approach, we craft tailored solutions and connect clients with investors who provide not just capital, but also expertise, networks, and potential management support.

References Matter

Advisory firms may seem similar at first glance, but Podium Partners stands out through our approach, attention to detail, and alignment with our clients’ personal and business goals. For a true sense of what working with us is like, we invite you to speak with the executives and entrepreneurs we've supported.

ABOUT US

Our Approach

Podium leverages a robust network of family offices, private equity, venture capital firms, and lenders to help clients access private debt and equity capital. Our streamlined process allows clients to stay focused on their business while we deliver efficient, cost-effective financing solutions.

OUR VALUES

Our work is driven by core principles shaped by our world-class athletic background. These values guide our conduct and define our culture. Whether you're selling your company or raising capital, we deliver on our promise through disciplined, tailor-made solutions.

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Teamwork

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Long-Term Partnership

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Reliability

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Entrepreneurship

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Excellence

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Integrity

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THE TEAM

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Scott Schulte

Founding Partner

Scott@podiumpartner.com | (917) 562-9610

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Colm Wrynn

Managing Director

Colm@podiumpartner.com | (516) 996-4557

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Jack Lewis

Vice President of Business Development

Jack@podiumpartner.com | (203) 451-9743

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