Consulting & Exec Strategy
Consulting… sure, Alex might just ask for your watch to tell you what time it is. But from a different perspective. He can help you understand where you really are today— and help you visualize, strategize and execute for what’s around the corner.
Example ThinkPurple Engagement: a 2 day ThinkPurple Digital (AI) Transformation Strategy Workshop. Bringing together department & functional area leads that evolves into a perpetual Digital Transformation Team or AI Council.
This is not an IT Consultant or technology implementation service— this is Business & Digital Strategy following the ThinkPurple Methodology of human-centric digital strategy.
Strategic: evaluation of current IT and Digital ecosystems, executive alignment, AI strategy, cyber risk, employee/client surveys and subsequent planning, functional area team building to execute— with oversight as required.
Tactical:
M&A Digital Maturity Risk Review
Executive Cybersecurity Risk Review
Co-Managed Internal IT & MSP Relations
AI and Digital Transformation Roadmaps
MSP Due Diligence & Accountability
LOB Technology Selection/Due Diligence
Consulting Services available ad-hoc at $500/hr.
M&A, Investor Strategy
For PE, VC & Strategic Capital
Working directly with investors and deal teams—Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices— who need experienced eyes and expertise across the investment lifecycle. From vetting an opportunity to aligning a portfolio around AI, Cybersecurity, or Digital Transformation, ThinkPurple brings operator-level insight to capital-side strategy.
Alex has helped PE-backed platforms consolidate, modernize, and scale. Supported founders through early GTM stages. He knows how to translate tech, risk, and execution into language the board understands.
M&A Support
Embedded as a trusted advisor during key growth, acquisition, and transformation phases— connecting strategy with execution, aligning investors, boards and executive teams:
Investment Thesis Validation & Market Positioning
Innovation Leadership & Vision Casting
Board Advisory & Interim Roles
Pre-LOI Advice & Pre-Close Due Diligence
Transition Service Agreement [TSA] Dev
Internal IT / MSP Merge Strategy
Post-Close Strategy Execution
Speaking & Workshops
Bring Alex or someone from his network to your audience— let’s talk about building Human First [highly profitable] Digital Organizations!
Fire up your event with a Main Stage appearance or go deep in a Breakout.
Alex has a compelling story and speaks on what it’s like to build something from nothing. A Founder who learned by failure. Built a Best Places to work and INC 5000 growth company, merge with a PE backed platform and did it all on the bleeding edge of innovation— while taking large chunks of time off to travel the world and donate time to non-profits and community organizations.
I believe in education and giving back to our community & industry— ask! I do a number of free/low cost engagements
Keynote: ~$7,500
Breakout: $2,500-$5000
Deep-dive topics include Modern MSP, Culture & Shifting Demographics (Modern Work), AI, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, Automation, Robotics and the forces shaping our Digital Era.
Tactical sessions and deep dive strategic workshops available for the Managed Service and Security Provider Industry. Including M&A, Improving Total Enterprise Value, Modern MSP, Business Strategy, Microsoft Partner, and more.