David Mulvaney
Managing Director, BDM Capital Group
Most advisors approach M&A from a spreadsheet; Dave approaches it from the shop floor. With a career spanning over 35 years as a serial operator and private investor, Dave provides the rare perspective of someone who has actually built, scaled, and exited high-value enterprises.
His track record is defined by strategic shifts and aggressive growth:
- Operational Scaling: Transformed a local service business into a commercial security powerhouse, achieving 16x growth through product innovation and market repositioning.
- Global Manufacturing: Engineered a proprietary line of UL-listed electrical products, building a global distribution network and a manufacturing infrastructure that outpaced domestic competitors.
- Active Ownership: Maintains a diverse portfolio of active interests, from the Westport Winery Garden Resort to industrial e-commerce and commercial real estate.
At BDM Capital Group, Dave acts as a strategic architect for fellow founders. He utilizes his “owner’s DNA” to help business owners optimize their operations and maximize their legacy through a precisely executed exit.
Qasim Aaron
Senior M&A Advisory & Exit Strategist
Qasim is a Senior M&A Advisor specializing in transforming main street and mid-market companies into high-value acquisition targets. With a background spanning Finance, Insurance, Telecom, and Software, he bridges the gap between complex operations and profitable exits.
A master of systems design and technology enablement, Qasim evaluates deals through a dual lens: data-driven precision and a people-first philosophy. Whether managing multi-disciplinary software teams or optimizing digital marketing engines, he ensures every business is built to scale. His mission is simple: to maximize enterprise value by aligning technical excellence with strategic clarity.