# Brant Barton > Co-founder of Bazaarvoice (IPO: NASDAQ:BV), ex-CSO at YourCause (acq. by Blackbaud) Co-founder of Bazaarvoice. Inception to IPO in <7 years, 1000+ employees. Former Board Chair of 1% for the Planet. 3000+ member companies, $250+ million in annual giving to environmental nonprofits. Former Chief Strategy Officer of YourCause. Exited to strategic public buyer. Advisor to early-stage business, mostly tech. Guide to the founder’s journey. Things I can advise on: ✔️ Startups ✔️ Founder’s journey ✔️ Scaling people & culture ✔️ Strategic partnerships & BD ✔️ Exit planning ✔️ Board management I love helping founders. **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $100.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/BrantBarton) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1147249nXeXPJEu.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)