Our Team

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Zach Capra

Co-founder

With over 15 years of experience spanning legal, consulting, and private equity contexts, Zach has cultivated multifaceted expertise that equips him to lead complex engagements. His background in the law with positions in the military and state government provided strong foundations in communication, strategy, analytical thinking, and leading teams. He leveraged these skills to excel in management consulting, driving growth strategies, operational excellence, and transformations for industry leaders. His diverse professional experiences gives him unique perspectives to uncover opportunities and devise creative solutions. He has led numerous M&A diligence and integration initiatives, devising data-driven synergies assessments and cultural integration plans. He has spearheaded organizational restructures, realigning elements from structure to processes to management style to optimize performance. And he has developed expansive growth strategies for new market entry, product/service expansion, and inorganic growth options. With his intellectual curiosity, strategic orientation, and passion for developing talent, he is uniquely positioned to lead any strategy, consulting, diligence, or integration engagement. His experience allows him to quickly understand ambiguous problems, draw insights from disparate data, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive transformative change.

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Marie Wise

Co-founder

Marie is a dynamic and results-driven Global Partnerships Manager with a 20+ year track record of driving exponential revenue growth. Her expertise lies in crafting and executing innovative sales strategies that conquer complex challenges and deliver substantial profits in competitive markets. A facilitator that can bring people together, Marie understands the value of partnerships. With a deep understanding of the semiconductor, near field wireless power, electronics and the energy industry, Marie has a proven ability to build and nurture strong client relationships, securing new contracts and unlocking added value. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Marie is passionate about giving back to her community. As a dedicated volunteer, she has made significant contributions to animal welfare and disability advocacy. Marie was educated at Santa Clara University and graduated with a degree in Paralegal Studies with an emphasis in Contract Law.

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Dan Rust

Co-founder

Dan is a multifaceted professional whose expertise spans military leadership, legal practice, innovation management, and technological advancement. With a career spanning law, flying, safety, psychological safety, and innovation, Dan brings rare perspectives to strategic advisory. An avid tinkerer, he’s produced Android mobile apps and is now starting a second bachelor’s in computer science from Oregon State University. Fascinated by finance, he’s certified in fraud examination (CFE), working towards internal audit (CIA), and was previously certified in financial advising (FINRA Series 7 and 66). This particular set of skills, combined with his deep understanding of organizational dynamics, positions Dan as an invaluable navigator for organizations as they accelerate into the future.