Ezra Roizen

Ezra Roizen is a startup advisor, mentor, and investor, known for his expertise in emerging ventures. With an educational background that includes a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, Davis, and MBAs from both Columbia Business School and the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, Ezra is well-equipped to help early-stage startups navigate the complexities of the tech industry. He is the General Manager at Advsr, a seasoned VC fund that empowers the future of technology through new business models and innovative solutions.

Ezra is also an author and has written a book on startup M&A, offering valuable insights into the art of acquisitions that complement his years of experience working in the industry. He is the former Chairman of Vator, a respected startup competition platform, and a Partner at investment bank Ackrell Capital. In his previous roles as Vice President at Rutberg & Company and ATP, he was responsible for business development and product strategies that helped establish these companies as leaders in the marketplace.

Earlier in his career, Ezra co-founded Montclare Technologies, where he served as CEO, and Convoy Corporation, where he was the Director of Business Development. Both of these companies epitomized his philosophy that startup valuations are based on the formula of opportunity divided by scarcity.

Whether he is advising a budding startup or facilitating a merger between two established players in the market, Ezra is known for his analytical approach and ability to identify untapped opportunities for growth. His extensive experience combined with his educational background puts him in the perfect position to guide startups through the challenges of launching and scaling their businesses.