STEPHEN JOHNSON
New Milford,CT
Summary
Client-facing advisor with experience guiding individuals and founders through high-stakes decisions across business, capital, and education. Proven ability to simplify complex processes, build trust, and support clients from initial interest through execution and outcomes. Background includes deal exposure, capital advisory, and working directly with individuals navigating unfamiliar, high-impact decisions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Advisor
BCREM Capital
Calabasas, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Advise clients on structuring and securing capital for commercial real estate transactions
- Guide borrowers through financing processes, helping them understand deal structures, timelines, and requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact between clients, lenders, and capital providers
- Translate complex financial terms into clear, actionable guidance for clients
- Support multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring smooth communication and execution
Founder
YMEON CAPITAL, LLC
Newbury Park, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Advised founders and operators on business strategy, capital positioning, and growth decisions
- Participated in early-stage investment opportunities, evaluating deals and supporting diligence discussions
- Negotiated a $6.5M land development transaction, aligning buyer and seller across pricing, structure, and execution
- Guided stakeholders through complex deal dynamics, ensuring clarity and alignment across parties
- Built relationships with investors and operators, contributing to deal flow and opportunity evaluation
Founder
BRIGHT MINDS TUTORING, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - Current
- Worked directly with students and families to guide high-stakes academic and life decisions
- Built long-term client relationships based on trust, clarity, and results
- Simplified complex concepts into actionable steps, improving client confidence and decision-making
- Managed full client lifecycle from onboarding through outcome delivery
- Transitioned business into a digital platform, improving accessibility and scalability of services
Head of Platform
Business Inside the Game (BIG)
Santa Monica, CA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked directly with founders navigating fundraising and business growth decisions
- Guided early-stage entrepreneurs through pitch development, investor conversations, and capital readiness
- Evaluated inbound opportunities and supported founders through early diligence and positioning
- Served as a bridge between founders and investors, helping align expectations and communication
- Managed relationships across 25+ portfolio companies and ongoing founder engagement
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
Skills
- Client Advisory & Relationship Management
- Deal Process Navigation
- Financial & Transaction Communication
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Business Evaluation & Decision Support
- Capital & Deal Structuring (Foundational)
- Trust Building & Client Experience
Timeline
Strategic Advisor
BCREM Capital
06.2024 - Current
Head of Platform
Business Inside the Game (BIG)
09.2020 - 12.2021
Founder
YMEON CAPITAL, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Founder
BRIGHT MINDS TUTORING, INC.
01.2007 - Current
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
UCLA Anderson School of Management