Transition with trust
Preserve the legacy of your business: Our goal is to acquire and operate one great company for sustained, long-term success.
We are two entrepreneurs, veterans, engineers and professionals with financial backing to acquire and operate one, great business for the long term.
If you are an owner searching for a succession plan to preserve your company’s legacy, let's get in touch.
Meet Nick Sehlinger and Brian Hwang
Together, Brian Hwang and Nick Sehlinger possess a unique skill combination of organizational leadership, financial, and strategic expertise
Brian Hwang
Brian is a former Air Force procurement contracting officer, technology product manager, and defense consultant. Brian has a proven track record of leading teams under challenging circumstances. Throughout his military career, Brian has consistently demonstrated his ability to step into new leadership roles and command the respect and trust of his team. He also has experience handling government bids from his time as a procurement officer. Prior to Owl Cove, he founded his own advisory firm, focused on helping leaders in the defense space develop growth strategies. As a value-oriented operator, he hopes to honor the legacy of owners by keeping commitments to existing customers, employees, and local communities.
Brian graduated from the Air Force Academy with a degree in Operations Research, and received an MBA degree from the Harvard Business School, with a focus on the management of small- and mid-sized businesses.
Brian is a former collegiate golfer and is still an avid fan of the sport. Brian and his wife, Marcella, enjoy spending time touring the various parks of Boston with their dog, Butters.
Nick Sehlinger
Nick's entrepreneurial journey began when he founded a local lawncare business in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Since completing his degree in chemical engineering, Nick has spent most of his career as an investor and strategic advisor to businesses, helping leaders drive growth in their companies. Instilled in his upbringing in Kentucky, the principles of hard work, honesty, teamwork, and creative problem solving have served as his north star.
Nick graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, cum laude. He received an MBA degree from the Harvard Business School, with a focus on the management of small- and mid-sized businesses.
Nick is passionate about educating America's youth, and has served on the Associate Board of Minds Matter and Cents Ability.
A former collegiate swimmer, Nick enjoys living an active lifestyle with his wife, Kelly Anne. He is an avid home brewer and aspiring bourbon connoisseur.
Our Approach
Legacy Focus: We approach this process with deep respect for the dedication you have invested in your business, and believe we can create a mutually beneficial arrangement that honors your legacy while charting an exciting new chapter.
Hands-On Leadership: We recognize that a company's success is built on its unique culture, its people, and established processes. We work alongside existing leadership and employees to ensure that legacy continues to drive future growth.
People-First Approach: We are dedicated to supporting employees and preserving your company's customers and partner relationships.
Long Term Vision: We are looking for a single business to operate for our careers - not seek a quick profit from a turnaround like private equity.
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