| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Robert Coleman |
Chief Executive Officer | Profile |
The Pipeline Group is a prominent provider of outsourced sales development solutions tailored for B2B technology companies. Founded in 2017 by Ken Jisser, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has grown to employ between 300 and 410 people. It has been recognized as one of Americas fastest-growing private companies, ranking #415 by Inc. Magazine in 2020. The company operates on a bootstrapped model, generating revenue through private equity partnerships and customer referrals, with reported revenue of $63 million. The Pipeline Group offers an SDR-as-a-Service model, which includes dedicated remote sales teams for lead generation and pipeline acceleration. Their services are supported by proprietary technology that integrates data services and CRM tools, enhancing outreach efforts. They also provide temp-to-perm solutions to help clients manage SDR attrition and offer managed services such as content creation and campaign execution. The company emphasizes high-quality talent and guarantees outcomes based on activity volume and pipeline quality, supporting over 100 active partnerships with private equity firms and technology innovators.
Pinion is a business advisory provider, ‘U.S. Top 100 accounting firm, and global leader in food and agriculture consulting. With roots dating back to 1932, the firm has expanded upon traditional tax and accounting services to deliver increased value and growth for clients through its specialized advisory in the areas of sustainability, government affairs, farm programs, land/water management, financial management, succession planning, and business strategy – to name a few. Pinion provides insight and solutions for food and agriculture, biofuels, and manufacturing industries, as well as regionally-focused businesses. The firm serves domestic and international clientele from locations spanning the United States, Australia, and globally through partners and affiliates. Visit www.pinionglobal.com. *Attest services provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Artist Partner Group (APG) is a record label and music publishing company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2013 by Mike Caren, APG initially operated as a joint venture with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group. In November 2020, it became an independent entity after Atlantic Records acquired its catalog and roster. APG focuses on music publishing and record label operations, providing a platform for artists and songwriters to create and distribute music. The company emphasizes partnership and creativity, offering concierge-level creative services to support its writers. APG has played a significant role in the careers of various notable artists, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Charlie Puth, and Kehlani. The parent company of APG is Artist Publishing Group, also founded by Mike Caren, with distribution managed by Warner ADA.