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Incubator
“Working with Mike and Cognitive Business Consulting has been a tremendous resource for us. As we develop early-stage apps and work to bring them from concept through launch on the App Store and Google Play, Mike has helped us think beyond just the product and focus on building the business around it.
From financing and growth opportunities to strategy and making the right connections, Mike brings a perspective that comes from years of real-world business experience. What I appreciate most is that he’s approachable, practical and genuinely invested in helping us succeed. He’s the kind of person you can call with an idea or a challenge and know you’re going to have a productive conversation.
Mike doesn’t just give advice—he looks for ways to help move the business forward. I’m glad to have him and CBC in our corner.”
Entrepreneur
“Mike has been someone I’ve been able to turn to at some pretty important moments in business.
He helped me navigate the sale of one company and later worked with me as I raised capital to build another. Those are very different challenges, but in both situations Mike brought the same combination of financial experience, business judgment and practical thinking to the table.
What I appreciate about Mike is that he takes the time to understand what you’re actually trying to accomplish. He’s not there to complicate things or impress you with terminology. He helps you think through the opportunity, understand the numbers, anticipate the obstacles and figure out how to move forward.
Just as importantly, Mike understands entrepreneurs. He knows that building a business rarely follows a straight line and that sometimes you need more than an advisor—you need someone you trust who will pick up the phone, challenge your thinking and help you find a way forward.
Having worked with Mike through both an exit and a capital raise, I’ve seen the value of having that kind of experience in your corner.”
Founder & CEO
Gutter Brothers Exteriors
“Mike has a unique ability to walk into a business, understand what makes it work, and immediately start seeing opportunities to make it better.
At Gutter Brothers, he has become much more than a consultant. Mike has worked alongside us on operations, sales, marketing, financial strategy and growth, and he isn’t afraid to get into the weeds and help solve the everyday problems that come with running a growing company.
What I value most about Mike is the perspective he brings. He can look at the numbers and think strategically about where the business is going, but he also understands that businesses are ultimately built by people. He challenges ideas, asks the questions that need to be asked and usually has another idea about where we can go next.
Over the years, I built Gutter Brothers from a truck and a set of tools into a business I’m incredibly proud of. Mike has helped me look at what we built differently—not just as a successful contracting company, but as a platform with the potential to become something much bigger.
More importantly, I trust him. Mike genuinely cares about the business, the people in it and where we’re headed.
I’m excited about what we’re building together.”
