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About Us
Brian W. Elrod, Inc. was founded on the belief that real-world entrepreneurial experience is the most valuable asset in business. After co-founding, leading, and successfully exiting one of the Southeast’s most successful bootstrapped tech SaaS companies, we are ready for what’s next.
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Our founder, Brian Elrod, has led multiple companies onto the Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Companies list, including Text Request, which remained on the list for four consecutive years until its acquisition in 2024. With multiple successful exits, Brian brings proven expertise in scaling, advising, and selling technology businesses.
Areas of Focus
Advisor
“A trusted partner who’s been there.”
Board and advisory support from a founder with multiple successful exits.
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Are you looking for a successful exited founder to join your board or serve as a trusted advisor?
We specialize in helping entrepreneurs and start-ups move faster by providing candid, actionable guidance. As advisors, we focus on open communication, problem-solving, and accelerating growth.
Exit Consultant
“Experience you need when it matters most.”
Sell-side guidance from someone who understands valuation, deal structure, and earnouts.
Considering an exit? We understand the complexities because we’ve been there. With multiple successful exits, we provide sell-side advice across the entire process:
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Business valuation guidance
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Identifying investment banks and M&A attorneys focused on sell-side deals
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Connecting with potential acquirers
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Advising on deal structure, due diligence requirements, and the tricky earnout process
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When it comes to exits, experience matters.
Investor
“Backing founders who solve real problems.”
Hands-on investment for entrepreneurs focused on execution and profitability.
We are actively seeking to invest in select technology opportunities that solve real problems.
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Our Investment Criteria:
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Teams that want hands-on involvement from experienced operators
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Technologies that deliver practical solutions, not just hype.
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Founders driven to build profitable businesses, not just chase funding rounds.
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Entrepreneurs who block out the noise and focus on execution: What can you get done today? What can you get done this week?
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We look for some revenue and customers to demonstrate demand.
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Board Participation Requirement:
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If we select your company for investment, Brian W. Elrod, Inc. will require one Board seat to ensure strategic alignment, active support, and long-term value creation.