The Premier M&A
Professional Network
Connecting Elite Transaction Advisors Since 2018
ExitBoards represents the next evolution of professional services collaboration. We bring together the most experienced M&A advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and transaction professionals in an exclusive peer-to-peer network designed to drive exceptional client outcomes and professional growth.
Our Story
How ExitBoards Became the Gold Standard for M&A Professional Collaboration
ExitBoards was founded in 2018 by a group of seasoned M&A professionals who recognized a fundamental gap in the transaction advisory ecosystem. While business owners had access to numerous networking organizations, the advisors serving them lacked a sophisticated platform for strategic collaboration and professional development.
Our founders—each with decades of experience in investment banking, M&A law, and strategic advisory—understood that the most successful transactions resulted from seamless collaboration between complementary professionals. Yet finding the right expertise, building trusted relationships, and staying current with industry evolution remained significant challenges.
“We envisioned a network where the brightest minds in M&A could connect, collaborate, and continuously elevate the standards of our profession.”
What began as a small group of 50 professionals in three major markets has evolved into the premier global network for M&A excellence. Today, ExitBoards serves over 2,500 verified professionals across 24 countries, facilitating billions in transaction value and setting new standards for professional collaboration.
Our platform has evolved from simple networking to comprehensive professional development, featuring expert-led masterclasses, proprietary research, and sophisticated collaboration tools. We’ve become the professional home for M&A advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and transaction specialists who demand excellence in their practice and their network.
The ExitBoards difference lies in our commitment to quality over quantity. Every member is carefully vetted, every resource is professionally curated, and every interaction is designed to drive meaningful professional and business outcomes.
Founding Board
Elite M&A experts and seasoned entrepreneurs driving business success
Ron Everett
Founder & CEO, BVC Equity
Andrew Boyd-Jones
President & CEO, Sigma Analytics, Inc.
Raymond Ghelardi
Chairman & Managing Partner, Business Valuation Center
Sarah Djamshidi
Managing Partner, SpeedShift Ventures
Chuck Richards
CEO & Founder, ValuCompass
Leonard J. Miller
President & Founder, Leonard J. Miller & Associates
Bill Rossello
Managing Principal, Greenhouse Consulting
Andrew J. Sherman
Partner, brownrudnick
Stephan "Steve" Little
Managing Partner & CEO, Zero Limits Ventures
Jeffrey Hooke
MBA Investment Banker, Author
Robert A. Wiedemer
Senior Investment Advisor, Bull Bear Investment Management
Hahn Sull
Investment Advisor, BVC Equity Advisors
Our Values
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in everything we do—from member vetting to content curation to platform functionality. Excellence isn’t an goal; it’s our minimum standard.
Collaboration
Integrity
Growth
Innovation
Exclusivity
What Our Members Say
Trusted by the industry’s most respected professionals
“ExitBoards has transformed how I approach complex transactions. The quality of professionals and depth of expertise available through the network has directly contributed to several successful deal closings.”
DM
David Martinez
LW
Lisa Wang
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Thomas Smith
Our Approach
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Rigorous Vetting
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Strategic Matching
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Continuous Development
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Outcome Optimization
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