Louis Bruno began with a strong passion for investing, scaling businesses, and successfully exiting high-growth companies. Straight out of high school, he started his first company and within 30 months, generated $3 million in monthly revenue. He then led the company to a successful exit in 2019. Building on his success, Louis entered the M&A space, expanding a company from one to 18 locations in just three years, achieving another profitable exit in 2022. Currently, Louis serves as co-general partner of Platform Partner Holdings, a private equity firm. Over three years, he helped grow the firm to 33 partners and $200 million in annual revenue, establishing its strong presence in the operator-led private equity space. His work focuses on driving strategic growth, particularly in home services and multi-location businesses. His leadership and expertise have helped these companies thrive, and Louis is committed to multiplying the success of others in the industry. In addition to leading companies, Louis has advised hundreds of owner-operators on key aspects of business management, scalability, and liquidity events. He has helped them optimize profitability and prepare for successful exits. He has transformed business operations using advanced analytics and machine learning, allowing companies to move away from guesswork and embrace data-driven decision-making. Furthermore, Louis co-created the first online best practice group, providing daily education and actionable insights to over 11,000 owners and managers nationwide. Louis’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized by prestigious business organizations, including being named a finalist for “Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year,” alongside other business leaders. He was also featured on “Inc. 5000” as one of the top companies with a 419% growth rate and appeared on CNBC’s “Blue Collar Millionaires” for growing one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country. Additionally, Louis was included in the “12 Under 40” and “40 Under 40” lists and was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Business Observer. Louis’s resilience and leadership were further tested in 2020 when he faced unfounded accusations. Despite this, he was exonerated in 2021 and successfully exited Air Pros USA in 2022. Today, Louis is a venture capitalist, mentor, author, and speaker, continuing to inspire others by building enduring businesses and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Louis Bruno’s legacy is one of transformative leadership and lasting impact.