THE FOUNDER'S PARTNER

I help companies reach their next level of growth.

I focus on the big opportunities and challenges that could transform your business.

“Eric has a talent to forecast where an industry should go, continually think a few steps ahead…”

Don Kingsborough

Founder, Blackhawk Network · Former President, Atari Consumer Products

“A super talented business professional who knows how to get things done.”

Tim Boylan

Founder, OP360; investor in several of my companies

“Eric has a special genius for crafting stories that fire the imagination…”

Mark McDonough

Lead Investor, LifeGuides

“Eric’s innovative talent and experience at scaling businesses puts him at the very top of executive talents.”

Chris Bradshaw

Former Chief Marketing & Product Officer, Autodesk

“But what defines Eric, is his ability to execute and his people management skills.”

Rick Inatome

Founder, Inacom · Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine

“He is creative, smart, adaptable and hard working.”

Mike Reed

CEO, Gannett, at the time of the testimonial

“Hard-working, disciplined, tenacious, aggressive, smart, humble, team-orientated, focused on result.”

Louis Gagnon

Former CEO, Total Brain · Former CMO/CPO, Audible

SELECTIVE BY DESIGN

Another CEO in your corner. Focused on one big priority.

As CEO, you're responsible for the entire business.

I work alongside you to tackle one big priority—whether that’s securing key customers or partners, building systems to scale faster, or refining your strategy and story to gain more traction.

I give it the attention it deserves while you keep the rest of the business moving.

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WHERE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What could make the biggest difference to your business?

Every company is different. Here are some of the things I've worked on over the years.

01

Growth Jump

Secure major partnerships or key clients, pursue strategic opportunities, and drive outcomes that could make a significant impact on your business growth.

02

UVP-Led Strategy & Story

Refine your strategy and unique value proposition (UVP), strengthen your positioning, and elevate your brand and story to stand out and win.

03

Scale Smarter & Faster

Improve systems, leverage AI, and tackle important projects that help your business operate and grow more effectively.

Big Opportunities & Fundraising

When pursuing a major opportunity or raising funds, having the right strategy, a compelling story, and a strong presentation can make all the difference.

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THE RELATIONSHIP

Advice is easy to find. Someone who gets involved is harder.

Most CEOs have people they can turn to for advice. What I often wished for was another experienced CEO who could think things through with me, challenge my assumptions, and help make things happen.

That's what I try to bring to the CEOs I work with.

Not another person telling you what to do. Someone working alongside you.

HOW I THINK

The world is moving much faster. Are you?

AI helps me research, shape ideas and test approaches faster—so we can spend more time on decisions and conversations that matter.

But judgment, creativity, relationships, trust and a great story matter more than ever.

10× SPEED

What would you do differently if you had to move 10× faster?

HUMAN × AI

People provide context, judgment and feedback. AI scales the work around them.

THE NEXT BIG MOVE

What could make the biggest difference next?

EXPERIENCE

I’ve been in your shoes before.

6×

Founder & CEO

3

Successful exits

I’ve built companies, raised capital, built teams, developed partnerships, launched products, changed direction, made some good calls—and learned a lot from the bad ones.

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WHY FOUNDERY

The growth partner I never had.

I've had investors, advisors, board members, and plenty of smart people around me.

But there were times when I wished I had another experienced CEO beside me. Someone who understood what I was dealing with and had the time to help me work through it.

That's the idea behind Foundery.

— Eric

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Could we make something important happen together?

If you're pursuing a significant opportunity or facing a major challenge, let's see whether there's a fit.