Jonathan Copley

Jonathan Copley is a renowned entrepreneur and business coach with more than 40 years of experience in mentoring emerging entrepreneurs. He has been recognized several times as Bellevue's Best Business Coach and has been providing valuable business coaching services to entrepreneurs through his organizations. Jonathan is the CEO and founder of CFOCare Inc., a company that specializes in business consulting and education for entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of the award-winning Center for Energizing Leadership, which focuses on incubating early-stage businesses and career coaching to enhance business performance. In addition, he co-founded DBE Loans, a niche lender, and CMF, an investment bank.

Jonathan is an expert in business valuation, M&A, fundraising, strategy, tax, and estate planning. He has a wealth of experience addressing the complex issues of multiple-founder start-ups and family businesses. Jonathan is comfortable in providing not only practical business advice but also "business therapy" and coaching. He is committed to working relentlessly for his clients, and his passion is evident in the valuable services he provides.

Jonathan's educational background is impressive; he studied management sciences and psychology at the prestigious University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the UK and is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States.

Additionally, Jonathan has a lifetime passion for yellow labradors, The Beatles, and soccer, with a lifelong allegiance to Manchester United. He is proud of having worked with World Cup 94 Chairman Alan Rothenberg to develop the original business and marketing plan for Major League Soccer.