# Jeremie Bacon

> Built and sold multiple B2B SaaS firms ($4B+ exits)

Co-Founder and former CEO of Backstop Solutions Group, a global FinTech SaaS leader for alternative asset managers, part of $4B+ combined software exits across CRM, portfolio management, and trading technology.

Previously CEO of Imagineer Technology Group, acquired by Dynamo Software (Francisco Partners portfolio; $900M valuation). Earlier Co-Founder & CEO of Synap Software Labs (merged with Imagineer).

Former President of Itiviti Americas (acquired by Broadridge Financial Solutions for $2.5B; NYSE: BR) and started career in Institutional Equities at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).

Now Co-Founder of The Forge Adventure Parks (largest outdoor aerial park in the U.S.; 500K+ guests to date) and Founder of Konverg Entertainment, building AR-powered group adventure experiences.

Venture investor and Operating Partner at Mudita Venture Partners and Managing Partner at Izou Partners, backing early-stage SaaS and AI companies post-revenue and pre-growth inflection.

Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, teaching New Venture Strategy to founders and investors.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to validate startup ideas
✔️ Guidance on fundraising from VCs
✔️ Tips on building B2B SaaS
✔️ Go-to-market strategy
✔️ Advice on scaling operations
✔️ How to manage boards effectively
✔️ Guidance on preparing for exits

I love helping founders build durable, capital-efficient companies and avoid the common ways startups die. Excited to connect and share lessons from both sides of the table.

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $200.00

## 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](/JeremieBacon)
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