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Brendan Connelly

Summary

Seasoned sales and digital marketing executive proven in new client acquisition, capital raising, copywriting, and innovative business development. Luke 10:19

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

M&A Advisor

Acquira
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisting American entrepreneurs with seamless business succession and acquisition.
  • Contributing to the goal create $100B dollars in employee-equity through one million employee-owners by the year 2050.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase visibility within the local community and generate leads.

Founder and Partner

AP76.org, Inc.
06.2012 - Current
  • Established a successful 501(c)3 by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.

Vice President

Index Fund Advisors, Inc
07.2004 - 10.2019
  • Fiduciary providing fee-only evidence-based wealth management to institutions and private clients at this $4 billion investment and tax advisory pioneer.
  • Built practice from scratch to more than $300,000,000.00 in assets under management.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.

Founder & Co-Director

Special Olympics Wisconsin
01.2002 - 07.2009
  • Created the DuRunRun, an all-volunteer fundraiser for Special Olympics, also providing a great venue for kids to stay focused on health and athletics.

Vice President

NYPPEX Private Markets
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Sales and business development functions for this innovator of secondary liquidity for private equity and venture capital transactions (New York Private Placement Exchange, NYPPEX).

Education

Master of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Strategic Growth
  • Raising Capital
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Building Revenue Streams

Timeline

M&A Advisor

Acquira
12.2023 - Current

Founder and Partner

AP76.org, Inc.
06.2012 - Current

Vice President

Index Fund Advisors, Inc
07.2004 - 10.2019

Founder & Co-Director

Special Olympics Wisconsin
01.2002 - 07.2009

Vice President

NYPPEX Private Markets
01.2001 - 01.2002

Master of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University
Brendan Connelly