Sasha Kapriyelov

Sasha is a dynamic entrepreneur and agile leader with an investment banking and private equity background. He has built, operated, advised, and invested in companies across multiple industries, including food and beverage, SaaS, AI, E-Commerce, Retail, Manufacturing, and Commercial Real Estate. He is a creative problem solver who drives growth, forms impactful partnerships, and leads teams to success. After operating his family's business, Sasha became an investment banker. He then co-founded and was the COO of Vermont Cheese Products, Inc. He successfully launched the award-winning Cabot Creamery brand into new shelf-stable packaged food categories, including boxed mac & cheese and ready-to-eat popcorn. Simultaneously, he served as VP at a private equity fund focused on acquiring brand licensing rights in iconic companies and launching them into new markets. Today, Sasha is the CSO at MFMsoft, an AI supply chain solutions company for CPG brands. He's also the Managing Partner at Ark Strategy Advisors, his boutique consulting and capital advisory business. He advises founders and management teams at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic planning, operational, business development, and investment solutions for clients across multiple industries. With his keen eye for investment opportunities and ability to identify areas of growth, Sasha has been instrumental in building and advising businesses to succeed. His finance and strategic planning expertise has made him a valuable asset to companies of all sizes, helping them navigate their industries to maximize market share. In addition to his business acumen, Sasha is known for his exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to form strong relationships with stakeholders, investors, and leaders at all levels of an organization. Sasha has a talent for bringing together individuals with differing perspectives and creating a unified vision for a business, which has been essential in guiding companies to success. With his proven track record, Sasha is a valuable resource to entrepreneurs looking to build and grow their businesses. Whether you are a start-up founder or a seasoned executive looking to take your company to the next level, Sasha's experiences, investor network, and insights will help you reach your goals.