Jon P.

About Jon P.

Managing Director of Owner 1st, a private M&A Advisory firm. We help business owners sell their companies on their own terms. If you\'re thinking about selling your business, our M&A Advisors connect business owners to the right private equity firms and investment partners at the right time. Learn more at OwnerFirst.com or email us at I•••@OwnerFirst.com. About me: In addition to running Owner 1st, I am also on the Board of Directors of PestCo, the 15th largest pest control company in the U.S, a co-owner of OwnerCo.com, and an advisor to Halogen Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund investing in consumer technology companies led by women. I know what it takes to build and sell a company successfully - because I\'ve done it. I live in Austin, TX, where I\'m an active member of the community. I serve on the Board of Directors of YPO Waterloo Austin and have received the Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity. Building great companies is tough but rewarding work, and I love working with business owners.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Owner 1st

   Jun 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Owner 1st helps business owners sell their companies on their own terms. We do this by connecting business owners to the right investment partners at the right time.As the Managing Director of Owner 1st, I am focused on helping business owners shape the future of their businesses. I know what it takes to build a business and to sell a business - I\'ve done it - and I love helping other business owners have successful deal processes.If your business is at a key decision point, whether you\'re thinking about re-investing in growth or considering selling, we can help you - learn more about what we do at Owner1st.com.O

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Stark Program

  2007 — 2009

• Rice University

  BA, History, Visual Arts

  2003 — 2007