VENTURES
Meet The EXIT LAUNCHPAD Team
Strategy
Lee Pearson is an executive leader, strategist, and business-builder, known for driving value acceleration and transformative growth across private equity–backed ventures, public companies, and high-growth startups, launching multi-million-dollar digital platforms, and incubating breakthrough technology ventures (Verizon Digital, HULU, Fox Networks, Assuritive, Random/Order).
Lee is the founder and CEO of Electrigarden Ventures, a venture studio that incubates and launches internally developed ventures.
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Content
Duncan brings over 30 years of experience in content creation, advertising, media technology, mobile and business development. Working in both start-ups as well as Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies such as Dow Jones/News Corp, Fox, CNN, Warner Bros., Duncan has brought his passion, knowledge and experience to bear on creating value and driving revenue growth.
Most recently, at Dow Jones/Investor’s Business Daily, he was a key member of the executive team that took IBD from being a legacy, analog newspaper publisher to a digital-first innovator, leading to the sale of the company to Dow Jones,
Allison Hartsoe
Customer Equity / Data Analytics
Allison is a customer-centric strategist who turns analytics into action, helping companies connect today’s moves to tomorrow’s value. She has advised 33 Fortune 500 companies—including Nike, BlackRock, GlaxoSmithKline, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Seagate—and high-growth DTC brands like Dagne Dover, Paul Fredrick, and Xero Shoes.
At Ernst & Young, Allison was a Managing Director of AI, Data & Analytics within the Private Equity team, where she introduced customer equity as a powerful tool for due diligence and value creation.
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Finance
Chris Miles is a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of international experience, specializing in financial reporting, compliance, and process optimization. As a Vice President and Corporate Controller, he has a proven track record of driving automation, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening internal controls. His expertise spans global financial operations, M&A integration, treasury management, and GAAP compliance, making him a trusted leader in navigating complex financial landscapes. Chris excels in developing and mentoring high-performing global teams while implementing strategic initiatives that optimize financial processes and support business growth in rapidly evolving environments. More...
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Technlology
Shane Hade is a seasoned technology and operations executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and efficiency across Financial Services, Technology, and Healthcare sectors. Renowned for his ability to bridge technical and executive perspectives, Shane excels at streamlining operations, architecting scalable solutions, and leading digital transformations that deliver measurable business impact.
Shane conducts rigorous technical due diligence for financial, fintech, healthcare, and technology firms. He’s evaluated architectures and security postures for healthcare SaaS platforms, UK media intelligence providers, mobile-app monetization services, online booking platforms, and payment solutions—ensuring robust scalability and data protection across each engagement.
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Executive Coach/Facilitator
Vish Chatterji is an executive coach for founders, leaders, and investors, helping high-performing teams scale with clarity, confidence, and alignment. A former business leader with over 20 years in the automotive, tech, and startup sectors, he has launched and grown global businesses across hardware, software, and cloud platforms, consistently driving value creation and leadership impact.Blending strategic expertise with deep training in Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation, and Vedic Astrology, Vish equips clients with both tactical insight and powerful tools for resilience, energy management, and conscious leadership.