I’m a business coach, entrepreneur, and investor who’s been in the seat you’re in now. Over 25 years, I’ve built, scaled, and exited companies, led teams through complexity, and learned what it takes to create lasting enterprise value. As owner and CEO of Qlarion, I grew a government data analytics firm into an award-winning market leader before selling it to a private equity–backed acquirer.
Today, I bring that same real-world experience to my work with CEOs and acquisition entrepreneurs who want to lead with clarity, align their teams, and build businesses that run beyond them. As a Partner at Mission Support Partners, I invest in and advise small businesses—often just like yours—giving me the dual perspective of both operator and investor. My coaching combines that firsthand experience, strategic insight, and the empathy of someone who’s been there before—and knows how to help you get where you want to go.
Proven coaching framework for executive teams ready to accelerate growth. Using the 7 Attributes of Agile Growth™ methodology, we’ll align your leadership team, strengthen execution, and build the systems that make scaling predictable and profitable.
✓ 1:1 CEO leadership coaching to level up your leadership, accountability and problem solving
✓ Facilitated annual and quarterly planning sessions to create alignment and drive accountability
✓ Ad hoc availability to Jake for leadership team to discuss any strategic issue
✓ Regular business assessments, diagnostics, scorecards and one page tools to improvise execution and performance
✓ All based on 7 Attributes of Agile Growth™ framework – World-class proven methodology for CEO and executive team development
Coaching and mentoring designed to align your leadership team, strengthen execution, and build the bench depth that reduces founder dependency.
✓ 1:1 CEO leadership coaching to level up your leadership, accountability and problem solving
✓ Ad hoc availability to Jake for CEO to discuss any strategic issue
✓ All based on 7 Attributes of Agile Growth™ framework – World-class proven methodology for CEO and executive team development
Keynotes and speaking engagements that inspire business owners to think like CEOs and build companies that run beyond them.
Guiding a select group of ambitious CEOs and leadership teams through high-touch,
strategic coaching that fuels sustainable growth
CEOs and leadership teams who've worked with me have built stronger systems, clearer strategies, and more valuable businesses
With over 20 years working alongside CEOs and growing companies, and 12+ years partnering with top business coaches, I can confidently say Jake brings a valuable perspective. As a succesful founder and investor, he coaches from real-world experience, strategic insight, and genuine integrity.
Growth Advisor & Strategic Business Connector
Having Jake as an investor and advisor has been an incredible advantage for our company. His experience as a former CEO who led a successful strategic exit gives him a unique perspective that blends operational insight with an investor’s mindset. Jake’s not just an investor and advisor—he’s a true strategic partner.
CEO, Pearl Interactive Network
Jake continues to be a thoughtful and strategic guide for my business, as he brings insight alongside a clear methodology that enables me to make stronger and more impactful decisions. I truly value how my business is genuinely thriving thanks to him and his continued guidance!
CEO, M&A Consultancy
If you’re a CEO of a growth-stage company generating $1M–$50M+ in EBITDA, with an executive team in place and ready to build scalable systems—you’re likely a fit. You’re coachable, engaged, and looking for a coach who’s been in your seat and exited successfully. Not suited for early-stage founders who want to stay hands-on in day-to-day operations.
I specialize in working with growth-stage CEOs, founders, and senior executives who are scaling their companies and need clarity, leadership alignment, and operational structure.
I've been in your seat. I've built, scaled, and had a strategic exit at 11x earnings. I'm also an active investor, so I see your business through the lens of what makes it attractive to buyers. My coaching is 80% real-world experience and 20% proven frameworks—not theory.
I work with growth-stage companies across multiple industries—including tech-enabled services, government contracting, defense technology, and B2B services. I work with CEOs who are ready to scale with clarity and purpose. Drawing on both my experience as a founder and my investor’s perspective, I bring 80% real-world experience and 20% proven frameworks to every engagement. If you’re ready to build scalable systems and expand your strategic options, let’s talk.
Investment varies based on engagement type. But in general, for half the base salary of a typical knowledge worker, you can have a program that will level up you entire team.
I believe in building systems, not dependencies. My goal is to help you become a stronger leader and build a business that runs without you. I'm direct, data-driven, and focused on outcomes.
Whether you're hitting ceilings as a founder, scaling your leadership team, or wrestling with operational complexity, you're not alone. Let's work together to create a roadmap that actually works.