Tully Ryan is the Co-Founder and CEO of IQExit, bringing years of hands-on experience as an M&A advisor specializing in lower-middle-market transactions. He has guided numerous business owners through the complexities of selling their companies and understands firsthand why roughly 70% of businesses never make it to closing. Drawing on this insight, Tully helps bridge the gap between sellers, advisors, and buyers—identifying what each needs to improve deal certainty and success rates. His deep, trusted network of business owners, intermediaries, and investors also provides IQExit with a built-in early-adopter ecosystem, accelerating platform adoption and industry validation.
Jesse Stone is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of IQExit, a veteran business advisor and dealmaker with a proven track record of leading and closing numerous lower-middle-market transactions. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between business owners seeking successful exits and the advisors best equipped to maximize their outcomes, Jesse brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to every engagement. His deep understanding of how to qualify, prepare, and position businesses for sale ensures that owners approach the market with clarity, confidence, and a higher likelihood of achieving their desired results.
William J. Rowe, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of IQExit. He holds a Ph.D. in Business and Economics from the University of Kentucky and brings over two decades of experience in data analytics, research, and strategic consulting. As the founder of Stratford Analytics, he has helped industries across sectors transform complex data into actionable growth strategies. A recognized expert in predictive modeling, economic impact analysis, and organizational strategy frameworks, Dr. Rowe provides the analytical foundation that powers IQExit’s data-driven approach to improving deal readiness, valuation accuracy, and M&A success rates.
Erik C. Taylor, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of IQExit. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Louisiana State University and is both an accomplished academic and experienced practitioner with over a decade of expertise in statistical modeling, data synthesis, and applied research. Dr. Taylor has served as an advisor to the State of North Carolina and has consulted for a wide range of clients—from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. At IQExit, he brings analytical rigor, methodological precision, and research credibility to the platform’s core analytics engine, ensuring that every insight is grounded in sound data science and practical relevance.
