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About Mainline

Ventures

Our Mission

Mainline Ventures is a new breed of professional services firm, providing full-cycle client support to unlock hidden value through a combination of strategic, commercial, and analytical processes rooted in negotiation science.

Our mission is to help forward-thinking businesses commercialize their competitive investments to become one-of-one.

No Junior Consultants – Work Directly
With Our Partners

We leverage a wider team of exceptional consultants and analysts to support X, but we know the best results are delivered when clients work directly with our partners: Ian and Keith Myers.

IAN MYERS

Managing Partner

Ian’s negotiation and strategy expertise is derived from over a decade of dealmaking experience, leading strategic sourcing and M&A efforts in industry prior to transitioning to management consulting. He specializes in driving growth and enhancing revenue streams in diverse businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in leveraging data analytics has consistently improved both top-line and bottom-line results, demonstrating a solid track record in highly competitive environments.

Ian earned a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

KEITH MYERS

Managing Partner

Keith boasts a diversified track record of leadership, having managed both operations and sales teams across energy and industrial sectors before transitioning to management consulting.

His expertise in leveraging data analytics and engineering precision to inform strategic and commercial execution has consistently improved top and bottom-line performance in highly competitive environments.

Keith holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC-Berkeley.

Our Values

Immediate Results, Lasting Impact

Having spent most of our careers in industry, we recognize that strategy alone cannot drive transformation. That’s why we’re hyper-focused on supporting our clients every step of the way, from initial strategy through execution to drive enduring change.

Alignment over Assurances

As serial entrepreneurs, we have felt the pain of an overpromise, underdeliver sales approach. Therefore, we’re committed to always offering a contingency-based agreement that rewards results, not promises.

Meet Clients Where They Are

Having worked in and advised businesses ranging from small privates to Fortune 500, we understand that every company and engagement is unique. We tailor our solutions to the specific needs & resources of every firm we work with.

Contrarian Innovation

Amid the rapidly evolving B2B landscape, we firmly believe that human interaction is the throughline that will always underpin dealmaking. We leverage leading negotiation science and analytically-informed strategy to bring these two worlds together.

One-of-One Mentality

Every business should be rewarded for the competitive investments they make. We lean into your differentiation so you can consistently derive value as one-of-one.

Ready to work with a partner who truly understands your business and is willing to dive in the trenches alongside you to deliver on your sourcing initiatives?
Let’s get in touch.

Instead of a sales pitch, we’ll let our strategy do the talking. We’ll analyze your challenges and come prepared to give you 30 minutes of free deal advice.

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