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Laurie Barkman

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Founder and Strategic Growth Advisor

Laurie Barkman is a former $100M CEO, M&A advisor, and founder of The Business Transition Sherpa. She works with founders and CEOs of engineering and professional services firms who feel stuck in the day to day of running their business. Laurie helps leaders reduce dependency on themselves, build leadership depth, and create real enterprise value long before any exit or succession decision. She previously led a company through acquisition by a Fortune 50 buyer and brings practical, real world insight into growth, leadership transition, and business continuity.