Robert Lee Goodman, MBA – Executive Profile
Here’s a short profile on my background, experience and credentials.
Startup Fractional CEO / COO / CXO / Syndicator / Fundraising Mentor
Executive Summary
Elevator Pitch: “I Help Startups Start & Stay Started.” ™ | MBA | 44X Founder | Raised Capital 44 Times For My Own Companies = $110 Million TD From 1,342 Investors | “I Help Startups Plan, Fund & Implement” | Funding Network: 5K Angel Investors / 4.5K VC / 1.5K Family Offices – ALL 11,000+ of Whom Personally Know Me. | Are You REALLY “Ready For Fundraising Prime Time?
- “44X Founder Of My Own Companies.”
- “Personally Raised Capital 44 Times Via 44 Reg D 506 Offerings Successfully Raising Over $110 Million In Today’s Dollars From 1,342 Angel Investors And VC For All 44 Of My Own Companies.”
- “4.5 Decades Of Experience Helping Thousands Of Startup Companies.”
- “My Personal Network Of 5K+ Angel And Accredited Investors And 4.5K+ Venture Capitalists (VC) And 1.5K Family Offices – All 11K Investors Of Whom Personally Know Me.”
- “My Real Estate Companies Had Income Property Transactions Of $322 Million In Today’s Dollars Including Multi-Family, Office-Warehouse, Office And Self-Storage Asset Classes, Managing Over 45,000 Rental Units. Became The 7th Largest Operator Of Self-Storage Facilities In The Nation.”
- “Founder And CEO Of An SEC-Compliant NASD Broker-Dealer Company.”
For the past 30 years, I have focused solely on helping startup and emerging companies with their business planning, fundraising, problem-solving, dragon-slaying, mentoring, virtual executive and plan implementation needs, and mentoring of the CEO and other senior executives.
During that time, I’ve already directly helped THOUSANDS of diverse startup companies and their CEOs in 49 of the 50 states, in more than 70 countries, on six of the seven continents, and in more than 200 different industries.
Startup Growth Architect | Fundraising Strategist | VC-Backed CEO
With over 45 years of expertise in startup development, scaling, and capital raising, I have successfully guided early-stage ventures across sectors, including tech, real estate, and finance. I specialize in driving high-growth ventures, ensuring investor readiness and strategic fundraising to maximize capital access and business expansion.
- Startup Fundraising Expertise: Raised $110M from 1,342 investors, venture capitalists (VCs), and partners for my own companies, specializing in capital strategy, investor positioning, and deal structuring.
- VC & Investor-Ready Scaling: As a 44X Founder built, led, and funded all 44 ventures for my own companies, securing investments and accelerating growth. Additionally, I have prepared thousands of startup clients to attract, negotiate, and secure capital from private investors.
- High-Impact CEO & Business Builder: Founded and led companies under Goodman Group, Inc., spanning industries including tech, software, real estate, securities, and distressed asset investments.
- Real Estate & Investment Leadership: Structured and executed $322M+ in today’s dollars in real estate transactions, managing 45,000+ rental units, and built a Top 10 U.S. self-storage operation.
- Tech & Software Innovation: Founded and scaled a software company, growing from concept to 50+ employees and securing 5,000+ retail placements before taking the company public.
- Startup Execution & Growth Expertise: Scaled multiple businesses from inception to 500+ employees and 1,342 investors, driving both operational and financial readiness for successful fundraising and expansion.
- Founder of CEO RESOURCE LLC: Over 30+ years specializing in fundraising preparation, investor engagement, and executive consulting through Virtual-Exec, Virtual-COO, and ImpleMentor Consulting
- Recognized Authority: Published author and expert witness, advising on startup funding strategy, capital raising, and entrepreneurial success.
Key Expertise and Value Offered
Combining a highly technical background in Engineering Physics, and Computer Science, as well as an MBA, with hands-on leadership from launching and scaling 44 ventures, I offer battle-tested expertise in startup execution, fundraising, and strategic growth. My experience advising thousands of startup founders across diverse industries has deepened my understanding of business mechanics, investor expectations, and execution roadmaps.
Startup Growth & Execution
- From Idea to Launch: Expert in concept validation, business model development, market strategy, execution, and scaling.
- Action-Based Strategy: Designs practical, execution-ready business plans, financial models, and investor-friendly strategies that deliver results.
- Pivotal Brainstorming & Problem-Solving: Identifies growth roadblocks and provides actionable solutions to accelerate funding and scaling.
Fundraising & Investor Readiness
- Capital Strategy & Execution: Leads startups through fundraising strategy, investor positioning, securities law compliance, and deal structuring.
- Venture Capital & Private Placements: Skilled in drafting offering documents, managing investor relations, and securing capital from angels, VC, and private investors.
- Investor Relations: Develops compliant communication strategies, conflict resolution systems, and engagement protocols that build trust and foster long-term investor confidence.
Leadership & Execution Support
- Virtual & Interim Executive: Provides Virtual COO services, allowing founders to focus on vision while ensuring operations, strategy, and execution are on track.
- Crisis Management & Turnarounds: Expertise in troubleshooting, chaos planning, and stabilizing companies facing operational or financial challenges.
- Senior-Level Decision-Making: Augments founders’ capabilities with decades of high-stakes decision-making experience in complex business environments.
Bridging Technology & Investment
- Tech-to-Investor Translation: With a technical undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics, postgrad work in Computer Science, and experience with NASA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, combined with an MBA and 44X Founder experience, I excel at translating “tech speak” into “investor speak.”
- Bridges the Gap: This extensive background bridges the gap between complex innovations and the language of capital.
Real Estate Investment & Syndication
- $322M (TD) in Real Estate Transactions: Extensive experience in real estate investment, syndication, and asset management, including managing 45,000+ rental units and building one of the top 10 self-storage operations in the U.S.
- Full-Cycle Investment Expertise: Expertise in reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, syndicating, acquiring, managing, refinancing, and selling income-producing properties.
- Comprehensive Due Diligence & Investment Analysis: Skilled in real estate evaluation, market analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment to identify high-yield investment opportunities.
- Investor-Focused Strategy: Structures profitable, investor-aligned real estate deals, ensuring compliance, maximizing returns, and executing scalable investment models.
Bottom Line
I help startups become investment-ready, raise capital, and execute strategies that turn ideas into scalable, investor-attractive businesses.
My Special Ingredient: Compound Knowledge & Proven Execution
“The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest”
– Albert Einstein
With extensive experience working with thousands of startup founders and CEOs, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insights that have driven the success of numerous ventures.
My background, which includes Engineering Physics, Computer Science, and an MBA, combined with hands-on experience starting and operating four dozen companies, allows me to offer high-level business strategies that align with both operational goals and investor expectations.
My expertise is further enriched by over 30 years of advising thousands of startups across various industries. This has enabled me to comprehensively understand the common challenges entrepreneurs face—and the best strategies for overcoming them.
I focus on helping companies clarify their vision, develop scalable business models, and identify opportunities to optimize operations. My hands-on approach enables me to remove obstacles that hinder growth and work alongside founders and CEOs to turn their ideas into actionable business plans.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Business model optimization
- Fundraising readiness and capital raising
- Strategic growth planning
- Operational efficiency
- Leadership development
- Investor relations management
This Compound Knowledge that I’ve earned from working with THOUSANDS of startup companies really is the special and essential ingredient in my services. An ingredient that you simply cannot get in school earning an MBA. An ingredient that you cannot get from just working for a few employers or with a few consulting clients.
Can you see how that Compound Knowledge, that aggregate experience and expertise, gives me a special, rare ingredient over my competitors – one that can massively help me help you improve the odds of success for you and your own startup and emerging company?
The good news is that all of this aggregate experience and expertise – including all of the Compound Knowledge that I’ve gained over the past 4.5 decades – is now available to you and your company – on a very cost-effective hourly basis.
With a proven track record of helping startups raise capital and achieve sustainable growth, I am positioned to offer tactical, impactful solutions to accelerate your company’s growth trajectory.
Core Competencies & Expertise
Strategic Leadership & Startup Growth
- Business model development
- Operational and strategic gap identification
- Scaling solutions for startups
- Investor relations and deal structuring
Fundraising & Capital Raising
- Investor positioning & pitch preparation
- Fundraising strategy and execution
- Securities law compliance
- Private placements and angel capital
Syndication & Investment Strategy
- Real estate syndications and investment structuring
- Due diligence and investment analysis
- Capital formation strategies
Senior-Level Decision Making
- Fractional Executive (CEO, COO, CXO)
- Leadership gap-filling & team development
- Crisis management and business turnarounds
- Actionable business planning
Real Estate Investment & Syndication
- Real estate investment strategy
- Property syndication, analysis, and negotiations
- Asset management and portfolio growth
- Financial modeling and market evaluations
Technology & Business Bridge
- Tech-to-business translation
- Understanding of high-tech industries
- Business models for technology companies
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Capital raising strategy and execution
- Securities law and compliance for fundraising
- Investor relations and communications strategy
Executive Support & Fractional Leadership
- Interim leadership roles
- Virtual COO/CEO services
- Strategic advisory for business operations
Corporate Experience – Highlights
Here are highlights from just a few of the nearly 50 companies I’ve founded, demonstrating my broad expertise in startup growth, fundraising, and management:
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – CEO RESOURCE LLC: Founded over 30 years ago, CEO RESOURCE LLC specializes in providing cost-effective consulting services to startups, emerging companies, and new business formations. Focused on overcoming growth challenges, slaying operational “dragons,” and preparing businesses for fundraising success.
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – Goodman Group, Inc.: A 47-year-old firm specializing in diversified investments and advisory services. Key areas include commercial real estate (purchasing, management), debt instruments, technology investments, and syndication, with a strong focus on helping startup ventures scale and secure capital.
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – Good Software Corp. A publicly traded company specializing in business software. Developed the flagship product, Investor III for Real Estate Investment Analysis. Background in computer programming and sales roles at NASA, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, and Rockwell International.
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – Good Financial Corp.: Specialized in the analysis, acquisition, and collection of loans acquired from the FICA, RTC, and various banks, savings & loans, and other financial institutions.
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – Goodman Securities, Inc.: A direct participation broker-dealer and member of NASD and SIPC, providing securities brokerage services with a focus on investment opportunities and syndication for clients.
- Founder, CEO, Chairman – Good Asset Management, Inc.: Managed real estate property management and brokerage, overseeing 4M+ square feet and nearly 45,000 units of commercial and residential properties for lenders, investors, and government agencies.
Education
- MBA degree, Presidential & Key Executive Program, Pepperdine University.
- Postgraduate Studies, Master of Science, Computer Science, University of Tennessee.
- Bachelor of Science degree, Engineering Physics, University of Tennessee.
Available Services: Fractional Leadership & Investment Support
As a Fractional CEO, COO, CXO, Syndicator, and Fundraising Mentor, I provide targeted support to early-stage and growth-phase companies looking to scale effectively and raise capital. My services include:
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Fractional CEO/COO/CXO: Fill leadership gaps with experienced executive support, driving operational efficiency and ensuring business growth.
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Fractional Syndicator: Structuring and managing investment syndications to maximize funding opportunities and growth.
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Fractional Fundraising Mentor: I leverage extensive compounded knowledge from working with thousands of startups, helping you overcome common startup challenges, optimize your business model, and secure the right funding for sustainable growth.
(Click Recent Clients for a sampling of client industries and international locations & Testimonials for a long list of performance reviews written by past clients.)
Ready to Accelerate Your Growth?
How can my diversified experience and senior-level expertise best help you overcome your company’s current challenges and accelerate the execution of your strategic goals?
What is the cost of lost revenue and delayed growth by not having this level of experience and guidance on your team today?
Contact me now to explore how my mentoring, Virtual Executive Services, and strategic guidance can drive your success and secure the growth you’re aiming for.
Reach out now to start the conversation!
All the best,
Robert Lee Goodman, MBA
CEO and Chief ImpleMentor
CEO RESOURCE LLC
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