Kevin Berson

President @ Kinected Advisors | Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor, Exit Planner and Public Speaker with 20+ years experience closing complex M&A transactions | We help entrepreneurs value, market, and sell their businesses.

Kevin Berson is a seasoned business professional with over 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, and strategic partnerships. He is currently serving as a Mentor for the UCLA Sharpe Fellows Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, a role he has held since November 2020.1

Professional Background

Kevin Berson is the founder and President of Kinected Advisors, a Los Angeles-based Merger and Acquisition Advisory firm he established in April 2014. Kinected Advisors specializes in helping business owners with revenues between $5M-$50M maximize the value of M&A transactions and successfully exit their businesses.1

Career Highlights

Kinected Advisors: As President, Berson oversees M&A Sell-Side Advisory Services, acting as a 'deal quarterback' for transactions. His firm boasts an impressive 85% close rate on transactions, significantly higher than the industry average of 30%.1
Technicolor: Prior to founding Kinected Advisors, Berson held leadership positions at Technicolor, including Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships (2008-2014). He was a founding member of Technicolor Ventures group and co-founded Creative District, described as 'The LinkedIn for Creatives'.1
Arthur Andersen Business Consulting: Berson worked as a Consulting Engagement Manager from 1996 to 2002, where he led multiple ERP strategy and implementation projects for various industries.1

Education and Certifications

Berson holds a BA in Political Science/Business from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business.1

He has also obtained several professional certifications, including:

Certified Business Broker (CBB)
Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary
Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP)1

Public Speaking and Recognition

Kevin Berson is also recognized as a public speaker with expertise in complex M&A transactions.3 He has been featured in various podcasts and media outlets, discussing topics related to mergers and acquisitions, family business transitions, and exit planning.4 5

Kevin Berson's LinkedIn username is kberson, where he regularly shares insights and updates about his work in the M&A advisory field.2 3 4