A network of builders, strategists, and operators united by one mission — helping entrepreneurs grow by design, not by default.
After bootstrapping his company, Signature Closers, to more than $65 million in annual revenue and successfully exiting to a Fortune 800 buyer, Mark distilled the lessons of that journey into a repeatable framework for entrepreneurs. His background spans sales, operations, finance, and strategy—and his philosophy anchors Arena’s purpose: to help business owners build companies that thrive without them, and lives that thrive beyond them.
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Scott is a six-time sales leader, three-time author, and one of the most respected voices in modern revenue leadership. Scott has led 15 companies to exits including 12 that achieved unicorn ($1+ billion) valuations. He helps growth-oriented companies build the systems, structure, and culture required for scalable sales success. His experience leading high-velocity teams and transforming go-to-market strategy makes him a powerful ally in Arena’s mission to help founders grow by design, not by default.
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Jon is a technology and product strategist known for turning complex ideas into elegant, scalable systems. He helps organizations bridge the gap between innovation and execution—aligning people, process, and platforms to deliver sustainable growth through investments in technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Previously, Jon was a co-founder of Rhove (exited to reAlpha in 2023) and served as the Chief Product Officer at venture funded and hyper-growth company, Empora Title.
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Will is a seasoned executive and financial strategist with decades of leadership experience across regulated and high-growth industries. Known for his discipline, operational insight, and commitment to sustainable value creation, Will brings deep expertise in governance, audit, and financial stewardship. Early in his career, Will worked as an investment banker at KeyBanc and Wells Fargo before becoming Director of M&A at Market Track and Infogix, Inc. based in Chicago.
Arena maintains relationships with industry leading service providers for entrepreneurs and business owners. Our community receives access to exclusive programs as well as preferred pricing from our network of trusted and vetted collaborators.
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RevOps and GTM advisory services
AI and automation strategy & software developments
Financial analytics, customer analytics, and KPI dashboards
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AI automation of routine tasks and workflows
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National law firm providing many services including M&A and other general business legal services
Non-profit providing entrepreneurial support and programming in Northern Kentucky
Founder of Watershed Distillery (acquired by Marussia Beverages)
Founder of JackThreads (acquired by Thrillist Media Group)
Founder of Kaiser Consulting (acquired by Acclarity)
Executive at Rally Health (acquired by UnitedHealth Group)
20+ yr executive at Highlights for Children and IGS Energy
Former CEO of Jeni's Ice Cream and current Board Member at White Castle
Arena partners with an expanding network of investors to support our community by providing access to funding alternatives for growth capital at various stages along the journey.
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Investment company looking to acquire a majority ownership in companies within 2 hours of Columbus, Ohio
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B2B focused VC firm supporting seed to early stage as well as later stage companies
Arena's proprietary network of executives and entrepreneurs that make angel investments into companies via SPVs at varying stages
Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking guidance, an investor searching for your next win or an expert looking to join our operating partner network, Arena is a place for people who believe growth can be built with purpose.