Brad Jenkins

I have experience in both bootstrapping and raising outside growth capital. I’ve raised pre-seed, seed round and Series A funds from Angels, Venture Capital Firms and Private Equity Firms. I have created one page teasers as well as pitch decks. I have also done a number of Angel investments so I understand what sophisticated investors are looking for when they invest. My favorite book on the topic: Venture Deals

I have bootstrapped multiple companies to profitability and eventual exit. Bootstrapping takes an intelligent approach, hard work and a commitment to manage the business in a fiscally sound manner. Bootstrapping in many ways in looked at as old school, and for some fast-growing start-ups it is sometimes not viable due to the cash requirements of hyper-growth. I can consult on a balanced approach. My favorite book on the topic: Profits are not Everything they are the Only Thing

My extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor makes me well-equipped to provide valuable go-to-market advice. My track record of founding over half a dozen companies, with two qualifying for the Inc 5000 list multiple times, demonstrates my ability to launch successfully and scale businesses in competitive markets.

My experience spans over 25 years as a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, and investor. I have a deep understanding of various growth strategies and their practical implementation across different business stages and industries. Entrepreneurial Success: I have founded more than six companies, successfully selling four of them. Diverse Growth Strategies: My growth marketing expertise encompasses both bootstrapping and leveraging outside capital.

If you’re new to entrepreneurship, I can relate as I was once new to it as well. However, during the last 25 years having started 7 companies and selling 4 of them, I’ve learned a lot about entrepreneurship. Adapting, being resourceful and frankly just figuring IT out! I can share my experiences with you on mindset and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. My favorite books on the topic: The E-myth Revisited and Scaling Up!

I have created and built software products to be deployed as both SaaS (off-prem) and Enterprise (on-prem). I have overseen multiple product enhancements and feature/functionality updates. I have found success in working closely with customers and buyers to identify the minimum viable product (MVP) feature/functionality requirements. I like the books "Lean Startup" and "Getting Real" for MVP and useability approaches to product development.

My background in bootstrapping and raising outside capital showcases my versatility in adapting sales approaches to different business models and stages of growth. I combine my marketing background with computer science knowledge to provide insights on leveraging technology to enhance sales effectiveness, such as implementing CRM systems and data-driven sales strategies

Have used ActiveCampaign for lead gen and drip email campaigns. We integrated TypeForm into our website and then used new entries to kickoff email campaigns.

I've used LinkedIn as both a leadgen and recruiting platform. I've done PPC marketing as well as used the paid recruiting platform to help scale our business from 45 employees to 80 within one year.

I use Trello to manage projects and collaborate with others. I have used it to manage software development projects and to organize open tasks with deadlines and participants.