Who We Are
— investors, operators, and partners in ETA.
Our team combines institutional finance best practices with firsthand entrepreneurial experience to support searchers and deliver lasting investor results.
Adam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, investing, entrepreneurship, and business operations. He has a proven track record of success across a wide range of industries and business stages. His diverse background and deep understanding of business challenges (from starting, growing, operating, and buying or selling a business) make him uniquely qualified to identify, assess, and support the highest quality self-funded searchers and investment opportunities. Adam earned an MBA with honors from Columbia Business School and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- M&A EXPERIENCE
Adam spent several years as an investment banker at UBS, where he honed his skills in mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and deal execution. This experience enables him to understand the intricacies of selling a business and structure transactions that are beneficial for both parties. - INVESTING EXPERIENCE
At Techstars, Adam played an active role in over 50 venture capital investments in startups across multiple industries. He worked closely with these companies, providing hands-on operational support and guidance to help them achieve their growth objectives. - ENTREPRENEURIAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adam co-founded and operated JARS by Dani, a successful direct-to-consumer and wholesale dessert company. Under his leadership, the company's sales grew from less than $100,000 to over $3,000,000. This firsthand experience as an entrepreneur provides him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that small business owners face. - INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Adam's background includes experience in direct-to-consumer sales and marketing, wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution. This diverse industry knowledge allows him to effectively assess a company's potential and identify areas for growth and improvement.
With his comprehensive work history and passion for small businesses, Adam is uniquely qualified to lead a disciplined investment processes from both a financial and operational perspective.
Industry Partners
ETA Funding Partners is supported by a team of experienced industry operators, investors, and advisors. Collectively, they bring decades of expertise across the sectors where we focus. Their role is to provide critical perspective throughout the investment process, from sourcing and diligence through post-close operations, and to serve as trusted partners to our portfolio companies, ensuring each investment is supported with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.