Business Development Real Estate

Donald M. McGuire

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Connecticut Innovations, New Haven, CT 2022-present

Executive in Residence

Assist portfolio companies of a private equity fund on a combination of finance and operating issues to address strategy, revenue generation, governance, branding, product development, raising capital, investor relations and executive coaching.

President and CFO of Kibu, a portfolio company which is an all-in-one platform for disability providers.

Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC, New York, NY 2014-2022 Senior Managing Director Investment Banking

Provided advisory and capital raising services to growth and middle market companies. Actively pursued, negotiated and secured business development opportunities. Managed new deal flow and originated new client engagements in alignment with the strategy of the firm. Leveraged relationships with established network of contacts to generate new business. Led a variety of transactions across multiple industries and stages, from due diligence to initial client pitch and transaction closing.

NewOak Capital LLC, New York, NY 2012-2014

Chief Operating Officer

Directed day-to-day internal operations including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Communications and Information Technology. Simultaneously, served as a Senior Banker, collaborating with NewOak’s banking professionals on the company’s mission to deliver best-in-class capital raising and advisory services.

KDM Advisors LLC, Greenwich, CT 2007-2012

Managing Partner

Partnered with founders, shareholders, Boards and management teams to develop or restructure their companies by aligning processes, structures and work practices to improve efficiencies and achieve performance objectives with a strong focus on the P&L. Provided strategic, capital raising and operational services as well as interim management services to growth companies. Leveraged expertise developed through starting, owning and operating businesses to deliver exceptional levels of service.

Metastatin Pharmaceuticals Inc., Washington, DC / Greenwich, CT 2002-2007

Chairman and CEO

Provided the leadership, strategy, and general management necessary to lead a preclinical biopharmaceutical company from early stage through sale to public company. Critical role in the daily and strategic operation of the enterprise, with focus on continuously improving operations to achieve scalability, while enhancing relationships with key business partners. Metastatin was sold and shareholders were rewarded with public company stock.

NatCity Investments, Cleveland, OH 2001-2002

Advisor to the Chairman of Wealth Management

Multi-faceted role utilizing skills in management, operations, and team building at $30 billion firm with 1,200 staff in seven states providing investment, trust, and private banking services for high net worth individuals and families. Led aggressive restructuring of the organization and defined new strategic direction and culture affecting business development, marketplace positioning, and operational capabilities. Transformed an under-performing organization into a highly efficient, cost-effective operation.

beenz.com, New York, NY/London, UK 1999-2001

President and COO

Led day-to-day global operations and implemented business strategy for internet-based virtual payment and incentive program with 280 staff in 14 countries. Raised a total of $80M in three rounds of financing. Responsible for global P&L with revenue of $1.9M in 1999 and $13.8M in 2000. Operating budget of $24.6M in 1999 and $59.7M in 2000. Increased revenue by seven times and maintained strategic capabilities while exiting unprofitable locations. Supervised 11 direct reports including regional heads of Americas, Europe, and Asia plus heads of finance, legal, sales, human resources, technology, branding/marketing, product development, and web development. Company sold privately.

ING Barings/Furman Selz/UBS, New York, NY 1993-2000

Managing Director and COO-Americas, Corporate Finance

Member of Americas Management Committee and Global Investment Banking Committee. Managed daily operations of investment bank with revenue of $380M, an operating budget of $200M and over 450 staff in 10 countries within the Americas. Daily interaction with, and management of, industry, product, and country heads. Primary liaison to Sales & Trading, Research, London, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. Regular interaction with all back-office support teams.

EDUCATION

MBA, Finance, Pace University, New York, NY

BA, Political Science, John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH

Advanced Financial Management Course (AFMC), GE Management Development Institute

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