Your Cart is Empty
for startups, small businesses
Strategic Advisory
& public companies
Growth Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Finance ++
Twenty years across capital markets and company building means I've usually seen a version of whatever you're facing — raising capital, a stalled turnaround, a board that needs a clearer story, a brand that needs repositioning. I bring pattern recognition and direct experience, not a generic playbook.
Who I am
I'm an entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and creative producer. I've spent over two decades in capital markets and company building — launching ventures, running public companies, leading capital raises, and working through turnarounds. McMillan Strategies is where that experience becomes advisory work: helping founders, boards and public companies navigate growth, positioning, capital and the decisions that actually move a company forward.
What You’ll Get When You Work With Me
Direct access to me — not a team of associates. Advice built around your specific situation, informed by two decades across startups, turnarounds and public companies. I work with businesses at every stage, from a first capital raise to a public company restructuring, and I stick around as a long-term advisor rather than disappearing after a single engagement.
Areas of Support
1. Capital Strategy & Fundraising
Raise the capital you need to scale your business effectively. I’ll guide you through the fundraising process, helping you position your company to attract investors, structure compelling investment offers, and secure the funding that drives growth.
2. Corporate Strategy & Turnaround Consulting
Is your business facing growth challenges or operational bottlenecks? I help businesses navigate transitions, overcome obstacles, and regain their momentum. Whether it’s restructuring or optimizing your business model, I’ll work with you to develop and execute a plan to achieve sustainable growth.
3. Public Company Advisory
For public companies, I offer deep expertise in navigating capital markets, corporate governance, investor relations, and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re preparing to go public or already listed, I’ll help you streamline your operations and maximize shareholder value.
4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Looking to expand through acquisition? I provide hands-on support in identifying strategic acquisition targets, structuring deals, conducting due diligence, and guiding you through the entire process to ensure a successful transaction.
5. Brand Strategy & Positioning
Your brand is the heart of your business. I’ll help you craft a clear, compelling brand message that resonates with your target audience and elevates your positioning in the market. This includes everything from storytelling and identity design to digital presence and communication strategy.
6. Executive Leadership & Development
Empower your leadership team with the tools they need to lead effectively. From executive coaching to organizational culture development, I work closely with leaders to enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
How to Get Started
1. A conversation. Reach out and we'll talk through what you're working on.
2. A plan. If it's a fit, I'll put together a clear, specific proposal — what I'd do and how.
3. The work. We get started.
Contact form
Questions?
Send me a message to chat more about my advisory services.