ABOUT US
Our story began with a shared vision – to create a consulting firm offering personalized, high-touch services to corporations, venture capital, and private equity-focused firms, helping them navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Founded by a team of experts with extensive experience in strategy development, corporate development, sales & marketing, consulting, finance, and operations, we combined our diverse skill sets to drive sustainable growth for our clients.
As we embarked on this journey, we recognized the value of deep industry knowledge and expertise across various domains. We built a team with a unique blend of skills in capital markets, portfolio management, legal aspects, deal sourcing and execution, and market research and analysis. This allowed us to guide our clients through a wide range of projects, including technology implementation, deal execution, and fund formation and operations.
Our boutique approach has always been rooted in our ability to offer customized solutions for each client. By fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and combining innovative advice with old-world, high-touch service, we've created strong partnerships with businesses in private equity, venture capital, technology, healthcare, and real estate industries.
Strategy
Development, Strategic Planning & ExecutionCapital Markets
Investment Strategy, Raising CapitalTransaction Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Dilligence, Valuation
Angela Taylor – Managing Partner
Angela is an entrepreneur, leader, and connector with over 20 years in Strategy, Corp Dev, M&A, & finance She has led and closed $4.5B in transactions for fortune100, private equity, and VC. >10 years experience as advisor & consultant (funding, growth) & is an active member of the Portland startup community.
Industries: Technology, healthcare, industrials, semiconductor, clean enerrgy & renewables
Expertise: Strategy Development & Execution, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Deal Origination & Sourcing, M&A, Startup Business Planning & Fundraising Strategy, Digital Transformation Strategy, .
Bobby Kandaswamy – Managing Partner
Bobby Kandaswamy is a strategic investor and advisor with deep expertise in venture capital and tech entrepreneurship.
Previously, Bobby was Founder & CEO of Forbie Inc., and led two other AI-focused startups—toSense Inc. (acquired by Baxter) and IsoNetic Inc. He also led Intel Capital’s investment strategy in Health, Cleantech, and Emerging Tech.
Anthony Hillesheim – Managing Partner
Anthony is an executive leader with 10+ years excelling in project execution, innovation, process improvement, and strategy development. His expertise in managing high-stakes projects ($29B national defense projects) has driven cost savings $150M & operational efficiencies, in complex environments.
Industries: Technology, Defense & National Security, Industrials, Electronic Test & Measurement
Expertise: New Product Development, Strategy Development & Execution, Process Developemnt & Optimization, Program Management,
AGS Consultants & Extended Team
Will Osolinsky Startup
Sarah Cargill Design
Laura Corush FO & PE
Robert Scott Legal Counsel
Bryan Rhoads
Marketing
Gaby Orwick
Corp Dev