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About

I am not looking for a business to sell or break apart.  I am looking for a business I can carry on, and expand upon, the legacy created by the current owner...

Every business owner pours their heart, sweat, and tears into their company for decades. These businesses provide the owners and their families with stability and safety, challenges and controversies, a platform to create jobs for neighbors and to give back to the community. There is so much more to a business than what it sells. I get that; I want that.

 

I thrive on the day-to-day challenges that face every business and attack them with passion and integrity. Whether it’s growing sales, managing finances, improving profitability, mentoring employees, incentivizing a sales force, marketing a new product, or one of the many other demands placed upon a business owner, I am prepared and excited to engage these demands.

 

When the time comes for succession planning, owners are faced with a daunting task of transitioning their life’s work to a new leader. Sadly, it isn’t always possible to hand over the reigns to a family member or trusted employee; that’s where I come in.

 

I was blessed to have grown up the son of an FDNY firefighter and NYC public school teacher - my parents were the ultimate role models of work ethic, community service, and humility. My goal is to apply those same values to a longstanding family business.

 

I want to purchase a business that I could one day hand on to my sons; I’m in this for the long haul.

 

Kevin O'Connell
Managing Partner
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Prior to founding Toplands Capital, I worked in financial services and strategy consulting gaining experience across a variety of sectors, including: retail & consumer products, media & entertainment, manufacturing, packaging, and wholesale & distribution.  

 

I have an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA in Economics from Trinity College.

Advisors

Toplands Capital is advised by a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors and operators who bring highly valuable experience to the team.

 

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