Louis Bruno

Louis Bruno began his entrepreneurial journey young, leveraging his passion for investing, scaling businesses, and successfully exiting high-growth companies. Straight out of high school, he built his first company, achieving $3 million in monthly revenue within 30 months, leading to a successful exit in 2019. Afterward, he shifted his focus to mergers and acquisitions, where he grew a business from one to 18 locations in three years, which resulted in another profitable exit in 2022.

Louis is the co-general partner of Platform Partner Holdings, where he has played an integral role in expanding the firm to 33 partners and $200 million in revenue over three years. The company has become a leading force in operator-led private equity, partnering with founders and executives of businesses with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $250 million. Louis’s leadership has fueled the firm’s growth and supported countless businesses' success through effective scaling strategies and profitable exits.

Alongside his business achievements, Louis is a trusted advisor to hundreds of owner-operators. He helps them optimize profitability, scale operations, and prepare for liquidity events. By integrating advanced analytics and machine learning, Louis has transformed the approach to business operations, empowering over 11,000 owners and key managers to make data-driven decisions. He co-created the first online best practice group, providing daily insights and education, significantly impacting businesses nationwide.

In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Louis is an inspirational speaker, venture capitalist, author, and mentor. His commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, especially those in the home services industry, has earned him recognition across various sectors. His business journey has been marked by resilience, overcoming challenges and adversity, such as facing false accusations in 2020 and emerging stronger after being fully exonerated in 2021.

Bruno’s achievements have garnered national attention from prestigious organizations. He was named a finalist for the “Ernst & Young (EY) of the Year” award, received an “Inc. 5000” honor, and appeared on CNBC’s “Blue Collar Millionaires.” His leadership and unwavering drive to help others succeed inspire entrepreneurs and business leaders nationwide. Louis Bruno's journey exemplifies perseverance, innovation, and a dedication to building businesses that endure.