MEET THE TEAM | Freedom For Founders
Freedom For Founders Team

We exist to set founders free

A community built to help you move forward with clarity, confidence and connection. This philosophy is in our name, underpinning our approach to every engagement.

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300+ Clients Helped
100+ Years of Combined M&A Advisory Experience Across the Team
6 Provinces We Are Working In

Reflected in Our Culture

Donate a percentage of fees to charity

Access to educational resources

Free snacks and foamy beverages

Team lunches and White Rabbit (IYKYK)

Sometimes people work from home

Pretty cool holiday and summer parties

Random D&D nights, team hikes, trivia, and chili cook-offs

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Sons and daughters of founders, entrepreneurs and risk-takers, we know what ownership means because we've experienced it. We engage with curiosity and genuine concern for every owner we have the privilege to learn from and help set free.

Rob Mitchell

Rob Mitchell

Senior Partner

An engineer with an MBA and a Master M&A Intermediary designation, Rob brings technical rigour to every deal and won't settle for good enough when a better outcome is on the table.

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Logan Lemcke

Logan Lemcke

Broker Advisor

Most owners aren't ready to sell, and without a plan they risk leaving real value behind. Logan helps founders protect what they've built and prepare for the exit they want.

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April Harbottle

April Harbottle

Broker Advisor

After years in banking, tech and M&A at Scotiabank, Canadian Western Bank and Rogers, April helps founders exit on their own terms, whether that's a sale, a partnership or something more creative.

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Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Vice President of Sales

Most founders spend decades building a business and very little time planning what comes next. Alex's conversations usually start long before anyone is thinking about selling, and that's on purpose.

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Dawson Fallows

Dawson Fallows

Business Development Manager

Dawson believes a business should create freedom for the person who built it. He helps owner-operators understand what theirs is really worth and what their future could look like.

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Testimonials

Carolyn set the bar for how a professional engagement should run. Clear communication, prompt follow-through, and a collaborative approach made the entire process feel seamless from start to finish.”

“The team at Freedom for Founders made an overwhelming process feel manageable. Logan was professional, responsive, and always one step ahead, giving us confidence at every stage.”

“I didn't think I had a problem until I spoke with Alex. What seemed like a routine conversation quickly uncovered gaps in my business and gave me a clear plan to fix them before it was too late.”

“I had no idea where to start when it came to selling my business. Cooper guided me through the process, found the right buyer, and made something overwhelming feel straightforward.”

Simon at Freedom For Founders did a valuation that changed how I see my business. His insight on legal risks, structure, and tax strategy led to a Holdco setup that dramatically cut my taxes.”

Hayden took the time to really understand our business before offering any direction. The guidance was practical, honest, and tailored to our situation, making it clear we were working with a team we could trust.”