New Englander looking to acquire then lead a business. Experience in operation improvement & acquisitions for small-medium sized companies
Caleb Donnelly
Objective: I want to purchase then own & lead a business (or a select few) in New England while creating rewarding jobs over the long-term.
Professional background: Includes (1) managing sizable cross-functional teams through complex projects, (2) leading strategy & operational improvement initiatives, (3) executing acquisitions, and (4) partnering with business owners to ensure their company & team transitioned smoothly into new ownership.
Collegiate athletic journey: After going unrecruited, I walked onto a varsity Division 1 basketball team. Eventually, I was awarded a full-scholarship, earned a captain role, & helped lead our team to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years.
Educational background: Master's in Business Administration with Distinction from Harvard Business School. Master's & Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University, where I graduated top of the ChemE class. While at HBS, I served as a Co-President of the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Club.
Life: In our free time, my wife, Erin (a physical therapist), & I enjoy hiking in the White Mountains, visiting Sebago Lake & the Cape, and spending time with family.
Advisors & Acquisition Funding Sources
My advisors include (1) current small-medium sized business entrepreneurs, owners, & CEOs (many started through the same path I am on now), and (2) professional individual investors who regularly support entrepreneurial acquisitions across many industries.
These are flexible & long-term oriented sources of engaged capital & support. Additionally, I have existing relationships with regional & national lenders who have teams specifically dedicated to lending to entrepreneurs (through acquisition) like myself. I can provide a sample of investor, advisor, & lender profiles at your request.