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Bob Brogan

Managing Partner at Tech CXO Great Lakes Region

Bob Brogan joins us in the Sky Lounge to share his journey as Managing Partner at TechCXO for the Great Lakes Region. He pulls back the curtain on four decades in operations, IT, consulting, and strategy—including the story behind an incredible $100 million exit. From his family's surprising connection to the Chicago Bears to what really makes a business investable, this conversation delivers wisdom that's been battle-tested through multiple economic cycles.TakeawaysBob Brogan has over 40 years of experience in operations and IT consulting.He emphasizes the importance of understanding business cycles and technology.Founders need to have a strong team and modular design in their businesses.Angel investing requires assessing the passion and execution ability of founders.Community engagement and mentorship are crucial for fostering new talent.Bob has raised over $2.5 million for scholarships through the Legacy Guild.He believes in the importance of unit economics for startups.Bob's career has been shaped by great mentors and experiences.He advocates for paying it forward in the community.Bob shares travel stories that highlight the lessons learned throughout his career. Value Creation Expert-My outcomes and deliverables-Led numerous Buy/Sell-side Transactions totaling > $250M-Enabled Revenue, GM & EBITDA Growth synchronously as CFO.-Delivered multi-million $ CF improvements for companies-Automated key functions to reduce cycle times & drive GM performance My style and attributes-Collaborative & Mentor-Versatile-Passionate-Player/Coach -Team Builder-Simplifying the Complex-Integrity MattersMy background-35 years in business – variety of C-Level leadership roles-Operational & Financial Leader with $5.0M-$100M in Revenue -Strategic Advisor for Private, VC & PE portfolio companies-Track record of delivering EBITDA & CF Improvement-Enable Strategic Metrics for all levels of the Organization -Deep expertise in Enterprise SaaS, Recurring Rev. Services & Supply Chain-Transaction Readiness & Exit SupportMy top 5 areas of expertise-Strategy Definition & Execution (Enterprise Alignment)-Financial Performance Improvement (KPI, Metrics, etc.)-Executive & Board Reporting (Visibility, Forecast, Actuals)-Transaction Readiness & Execution-Finance & Accounting Standardization