April Harbottle

Meet April, an experienced finance professional who has built her career around one powerful idea: that every business owner deserves to exit on their own terms and unlock the full value of what they have built. With an extensive background spanning banking, technology, and mergers and acquisitions at organizations like Scotiabank, Canadian Western Bank, and Rogers, April brings a depth of real-world experience that few advisors can match. She founded Transition Architects to help business owners assess and prepare their companies for transition, ensuring they are truly exit ready when the time comes.

At Freedom For Founders, April works as a transition specialist and M&A intermediary, helping founders explore the full range of options available to them. Whether that means a traditional sale, a partnership, a deferred buyout, or another creative strategy entirely, April takes a multi-disciplinary approach to developing solutions that are tailored to each owner's unique situation. Her ability to think beyond the obvious and architect genuine alternatives is what sets her apart as an advisor.

April also works directly with buyers and investors as a business broker when companies are ready to go to market, giving her firsthand insight into exactly what the other side of the table is looking for. She brings that market knowledge back to every founder she advises, helping them see their business through a buyer's eyes and prepare accordingly. Reach out to April today to start building a transition strategy that works for you.