Guiding Growth,Building Legacies.
Brendan Doney
Brendan Doney is an entrepreneur, investor, and operator. Brendan brings a unique combination of operations expertise and entrepreneurial experience to his investment approach. Early in his career, he worked in commercial real estate and asset management. He then co-founded and scaled Crosscourt, a tech-enabled fitness and sports platform, building it into a thriving operation serving hundreds of members across Los Angeles.
A graduate of USC's Marshall School of Business, Brendan's background spans product, customer service, client success, operations, team building, technology, marketing, sales, finance, and business development across sectors in the service industry. He focuses on partnering with business owners who have built strong companies and helping them achieve transformational growth through operational improvements and strategic expansion. Brendan takes a hands-on approach to investing, applying his entrepreneurial lens to daily operations and working directly with management teams to support growth initiatives.
Born and raised in Pasadena, Brendan now lives in Malibu with his wife Delaney and their dog Cooper. He enjoys basketball, golf, running, cooking, watching sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends. His passion for business, investing, and relationship-building drives his commitment to creating lasting partnerships with business owners and teams.
Brendan and his team at Willowbrook Capital welcome conversations with founders exploring growth opportunities or considering future transitions. If you're interested in discussing your business, Brendan would love to connect.
Alex Rosten
Alex Rosten is a Growth PE Operating Partner and SaaS executive with more than 25 years of experience scaling digital companies. He has played executive and C-Level roles in building multiple unicorns, including ServiceTitan (NASDAQ: TTAN, $9.5B market cap), TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE, $2.3B IPO), and a $1.7B EV private enterprise saas company, led GTM and Operations value creation as an Operating Partner with Diversis Capital (Growth PE, $2b AUM), and founded and led the venture build organization at BCG Digital Ventures.
Alex specializes in value creation, due diligence, GTM strategies, and operational excellence, and currently advises private equity and venture-backed companies on leveraging AI to accelerate growth. He holds a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an Executive certificate in AI Applications from the Kellogg School of Management.
Michael McCracken
Michael McCracken is a seasoned investment banker, strategic advisor, and operator with over 25 years of experience in M&A, private equity, venture investing, and executive leadership. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, executing successful exits, and advising founders and CEOs across various industries, including technology, digital media, entertainment, consumer products, and financial services.
Michael is the Founder & Advisor at The Laurel Group, a boutique merchant bank providing M&A advisory, principal investing, and executive thought-partnering services. He is also General Partner at MCM Venture Partners, where he has led dozens of advisory engagements, including interim executive roles, CEO coaching, and sell-side advisory.
Previously, Michael was Managing Director at multiple investment banks, including Montminy & Co. and Charles Towne Holdings, where he advised middle-market clients on strategic transactions. Earlier in his career, he was President, COO, and CFO of UGO Entertainment, where he led the company’s growth and successful sale to Hearst Corporation. He also held roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), Salomon Brothers, and Intel Japan, providing deep expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, and strategic growth initiatives.
Michael holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where he was an All-American track athlete. He is deeply involved in mentoring founders and executives, with a passion for helping businesses unlock growth and maximize enterprise value.
Based in Los Angeles, Michael continues to serve as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders, leveraging his extensive network and expertise to drive strategic outcomes.
Dennis González
Dennis A. González is a Miami-based attorney in Holland & Knight's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. Mr. González is experienced in matters involving digital assets, complex commercial litigation, and startup and emerging company transactions. With respect to litigation, Mr. González's practice focuses on matters relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, representing corporate clients and court-appointed receivers. He has also represented several early-stage companies in co-founder equity deals, convertible debt financing, and celebrity endorsement contracts.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. González served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edwin G. Torres in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He also worked as a law clerk for a national power plant and renewable energy construction company, gaining valuable knowledge in elaborate energy, telecommunications, and fiber optic infrastructure and development.