Alexis Sikorsky

From 5M to 20M: Why Founders Plateau and How to Break the Ceiling

Alexis shares insights on the invisible wall founders hit between $5M and $20M in revenue, and why most never make the leap. He talks through the common traps—delegation hesitation, culture drift, operational sprawl—and how he helps entrepreneurs restructure for scale. As someone who has taken a business through this exact journey, he shows what founders need to stop doing, start tracking, and outsource fast. This is ideal for scale-up audiences stuck in the “successful but stretched” phase.

What Private Equity Isn't Telling You, and What Founders Need to Know Before They Exit

Alexis can discuss what really happens when private equity gets involved, from boardroom dynamics to deal structuring, and why most founders walk into negotiations underprepared and outgunned. Drawing from the sale of his own company and his advisory work, he shares what buyers are really looking for, how to speak their language, and the questions you should ask before they ask you theirs. For founders eyeing an exit, it’s a look behind the curtain that's based not on theory, but hard-earned experience.

Why Most Founder-Led Businesses Fail Post-Acquisition, and What PE Can Do About It

Alexis speaks directly to private equity firms struggling with underperforming founder-led acquisitions. He shares how his APEX methodology helps de-risk deals by building operational maturity _before_ acquisition—ensuring the founder is no longer the bottleneck, systems are scalable, and the leadership bench is strong. Drawing on his own nine-figure exit and his work as a Special Advisor, he highlights how PE firms can partner earlier with advisors like him to improve deal quality, accelerate post-acquisition growth, and protect their returns.