Louis Bruno began his career with a passion for investing, scaling businesses, and successfully exiting high-growth companies. After graduating from high school, he founded his first company, achieving $3 million monthly revenue within 30 months. In 2019, Louis successfully exited the company and shifted his focus to the M&A space. He expanded a company from one to 18 locations in just three years, culminating in a profitable exit in 2022.

Currently, Louis serves as co-general partner of Platform Partner Holdings. Under his leadership, the firm grew to 33 partners and $200 million in annual revenue within three years. This rapid expansion has solidified the firm’s position as a leader in operator-led private equity. Louis’s role focuses on strategic growth, particularly in home services and multi-location businesses, where his leadership has multiplied the success of others.

In addition to his business ventures, Louis has helped hundreds of owner-operators optimize profitability and prepare for exits. He focuses on management, scalability, and liquidity events. By leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning, Louis has transformed business operations, shifting companies from guesswork to data-driven decision-making. He also co-created the first online best practice group, impacting over 11,000 owners and managers nationwide.

Louis’s professional achievements have earned him recognition from prestigious organizations. He was a finalist for “Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year,” alongside notable figures such as Ellen Latham and Justin Wetherill. He also earned a spot on the “Inc. 5000” list, ranked #527 for a 419% growth rate. His company was featured on CNBC’s “Blue Collar Millionaires” for becoming one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country. Furthermore, Louis has been named in various “Under 40” lists and awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Business Observer.

In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Louis faced personal adversity. In 2020, he dealt with unfounded accusations but was exonerated in 2021. He completed a successful exit from Air Pros USA in 2022.

Louis Bruno is a venture capitalist, mentor, speaker, and author today. He continues to inspire others with his dedication to building lasting businesses and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. His leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on the industries he serves.