John Kirkpatrick
Managing Director
John Kirkpatrick is a digital transformation leader and former founder and CEO of an award-winning CMS Digital Media SaaS company. For almost 10 years, he was known simply as “JK” to hundreds of colleagues at 3M after a successful M&A with the Fortune 500 company. As a pioneer of pragmatic digital intelligence and cognitive neuroscience decision logic, John has led transformative programs into diverse industry segments including Smart Retail, Hospitality, Transportation, Banking, Gaming, Sports & Entertainment, Telecommunications, and Ad-tech.
With more than 25 years’ experience as a business leader, John now uses his broad expertise to help other entrepreneurial business owners navigate successful outcomes along their M&A journey, including those in IoT, Gaming, Applied AI, Health-tech, Smart Logistics, Telecommunications, IT Services, Fintech Payment-Stream Control, Hybrid Cloud and Edge Computing, Mining, CRM, and Marketing Automation.
John has a B.A. Economics, Business & Marketing from Wilfrid University in Waterloo, Ontario. He also has his Six Sigma Green Belt certification and has served as InfoComm Adjunct Instructor at AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association.
INSIGHTS & PERSPECTIVES FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Actionable insights, strategic thinking, and expert advice to help you plan, prepare, and succeed in your exit journey.
Featured
In the News
GIVE MORE & GET WEALTHIER DOING IT
June 1, 2026
Featured
Podcasts & Videos
The M&A Truths No One Tells Founders
May 29, 2026
In a recent episode of the InOrganic Podcast, hosts Ayelet Shipley and Christian Hassold sit down with Brenda Jacobsen, STS Managing Director, to explore what it really takes to prepare for a successf…
Featured
Thought Leadership
Why Discipline Matters in an Exit
May 15, 2026
For many entrepreneurs, selling a business represents the culmination of years of dedication, risk-taking, and persistence. It is not only an emotional milestone but also a significant financial event…
Podcasts & Videos
The Extraordinary Exit: Paths & Journeys That Make a Difference
May 4, 2026
In a recent episode of Conversation with Legends, host Stephen Christie sits down with Andy Harris, STS President of North American Strategies and Managing Director, to explore what it really takes to…
In the News
Winning an Exit
April 30, 2026
Thought Leadership
The Exit Blind Spot
April 22, 2026
Selling your business is more than a transaction; it’s one of the most consequential decisions of your life as an owner. It shapes your financial future, defines your legacy, and determines the fate o…