In Total Deal Experience
$12B+
Prior Experience
Our Founders.
Leadership
CEO / Co-Founder
Steven Glod
Steve is a hands-on operator with a track record of building and scaling companies. He led a successful tech venture in the machinery space to a public strategic exit and brings a mix of data-driven execution, creative thinking, and industry transformation to every move he makes.
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Deals / Co-Founder
Christopher Weaver
Chris is an M&A professional and former small business operator. He completed over $12 billion in deal value while at Rothschild and scaled a manufacturing business to a $20 million exit. His passion for small business stems from his family's fourth-generation business.
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A Letter From Our Founders
For most of our clients, selling a business is not only the most important financial transaction of their life, but one of the most emotional. It is not just a moment in time. It is a chapter of life that requires intentional preparation and the right partner to guide you through it.
We started Rowan because you deserve better than what is available to you today: unqualified brokers, failed processes, and an overwhelming amount of work placed on your shoulders. We have experienced it firsthand, so we decided to build something better.
We are not consultants who tell you how to run your business, nor brokers that get paid to send out email blasts to unqualified buyers. We are a partner that will prepare your business and run a sale process with the same speed and precision we learned at some of the world's most notable investment banks. The same level of execution that has historically only been available to much larger companies.
Rowan was built for America's industrial business owners who understand that realizing the full value of their life's work requires a trusted partner. Trust that we intend to earn with honesty, hard work, and exceptional results.
Steve & Chris
Co-Founders, Rowan