Bob Verdun

Bob specializes in helping businesses with their go to market/growth strategies and effective ways to maximize shareholder value. He has been involved in dozens of M&A transactions, advising company owners on strategies for growth, acquisitions, mergers and capital raises.

Under Bob’s leadership, his company CFI won Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Private Companies” award for five consecutive years. He established partnerships with some of the leading companies in its industry and became IBM’s largest global partner for multiple product lines. CFI routinely won awards as an Employer of Choice, Companies to Watch, Best and Brightest, Great Place to Work, and more. When Bob sold CFI the ten-year average annual growth was 27% and 25% EBITDA!

As an active investor, Bob has participated in over 60 business transactions in recent years. This includes his role as a developer, general partner and limited partner for over 40 real estate projects. He has capabilities in all areas of business transactions including; structure, finance, legal and integration.
A lifetime learner, Bob has participated in numerous educational programs including the MIT Entrepreneurial Master’s Program, Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ScaleUp, Strategic Coach, High Stakes Negotiating and many other executive education programs.

As CEO of Scaling Up Coaches, Bob is leveraging his experience and extensive network to expand partnerships, create new opportunities, and drive the continued growth of the organization. With a fresh perspective and a growth-oriented mindset, he is committed to enhancing the Scaling Up Coaches, Community and businesses they serve.