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    Paul Lavallee

    Paul Lavallee

    Investor in several public offerings, mergers/acquisition on sell side and real estate ventures. Advisor & board member. Experience Updated on LinkedIn.

    Member Of The Board New England Providence College '85
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    Experience
    Herren Wellness
    Herren Wellness
    Founder, Co founder, Board member 2017 - 2019 (over 1 year)
    Co invested with a group of 4 founding members. Cold start up: created business plan, acquired property, determined infrastructure, and help achieve cash flow positive year... more one. In addition helped launch site 2 and 3.
    Herren Wellness
    Herren Wellness
    Board Member 2019 - Present (over 7 years)
    Marigold Health
    Marigold Health
    Advisor 2018 - 2019 (about 1 year)
    Healing Hills Village
    Healing Hills Village
    Founder, Co investor/co founder 2016 - 2017 (about 1 year)
    Created business plan, web presence and zoning approval for launch of treatment center in Westminster, Ma at the old Wachusett Village Inn- Healing Hills was acquired by Recovery... more Systems of America prior to launch for $4mill. - now open as RCA Westminster
    Firepond
    Exit
    Firepond
    Pres, Americas 1999 - 2000 (about 1 year)
    Re engineer sales strategy - prep for IPO in 2000 - brought in by General Atlantic Partners
    Prime Response
    Exit
    Prime Response
    President, Americas 2000 - 2001 (about 1 year)
    Re engineer sales strategy - prep for IPO in 2001 - brought in by General Atlantic Partners
    Azigo
    Azigo
    Advisor
    Eyretel
    Exit
    Eyretel
    Advisor
    System Software Associates
    Exit
    System Software Associates
    President, Americas (second time with SSA, brought back by founder) 1995 - 1998 (about 3 years)
    Increased revenue from $350-500mill., roadshow team to raise $150mill in converts.
    Effective Management Systems, East
    Effective Management Systems, East
    Founder, CEO , co founder with EMS Milwaukee 1990 - 1994 (about 4 years)
    Subsidiary, rolled into HQ for IPO
    Advanced Systems Engineering
    Advanced Systems Engineering
    Board Member
    Advanced Systems Engineering
    Advanced Systems Engineering
    Founder, CEO, founder, board chair 1980 - 1989 (about 9 years)
    Bootstrap start up from $0 to $10 mill in software, services and hardware revenue. Acquired by SSA 1987 post their successful IPO with TA. Stayed with SSA as General Manager... more for 2 years.
    Jacob Hill Properties
    Jacob Hill Properties
    Founder, Co founder 2018 - Present (over 8 years)
    Wellness center facilities leased to Herren Wellness nnn
    Jacob Hill Properties
    Jacob Hill Properties
    Board Member 2018 - Present (over 8 years)
    Lavallee Properties
    Lavallee Properties
    Founder, Founder / Owner 2012 - Present (over 14 years)
    Commercial and residential real estate investing llc's
    Right Choice Health Group
    Right Choice Health Group
    Strategic consultant to CEO 2021 (4 months)
    A network of 9 addiction treatment clinics
    Torchlight, a LifeSpeak company
    Torchlight, a LifeSpeak company
    Investor Series A / Advisor 2016 - 2021 (about 5 years)
    EXIT: Purchased by LifeSpeak (TSX:LSPK) for cash and stock
    Founder
    Lavallee Properties, Jacob Hill Properties, Advanced Systems Engineering, Effective Management Systems, East, Healing Hills Village, Herren Wellness
    Employee
    Torchlight, a LifeSpeak company, Right Choice Health Group, System Software Associates, Prime Response, Firepond
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    Eyretel, Azigo, Marigold Health
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
    Jacob Hill Properties, Advanced Systems Engineering, Herren Wellness
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Projects
    Webster Place Recovery Center
    Residential recovery from substance use disorder- non profit
    Incorporating Chairman / board member, Quickbooks Online, WordPress · Help found, establish governance, and launch. Cash flow positive year… · More 1.

    Farnum Webster Place provides a serene, comforting, and "homelike" environment for our male residents to begin their journey of recovery. Webster Place received a $2 Million dollar makeover, creating the perfect place for residents to relax, learn, and grow together in recovery.
    Charles Clarkson
    With Charles Clarkson
    Saving Teens in Crisis Foundation
    Funding of teens into programs via a vetted process.
    Board member · Strategy, governance, fundraising

    If your teen received a recommendation to attend a therapeutic program for their diagnosed… · More substance abuse, mental health, or behavioral issue, you might be a bit overwhelmed at all the available options. Determining the best course of treatment for your troubled teen is a complex decision.
    John Reuben
    With John Reuben
    Riverzedge Arts Project
    Afterschool art project for inner city RI kids
    Board member · Governance, fundraising, strategy

    Riverzedge Arts is your cutting-edge art and design agency that uses professional artists and… · More designers working alongside youth talent and voice to create modern and professional quality products and projects with a social conscience!
    Joseph Schechtman
    With Joseph Schechtman
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    Achieved financial independence by age 32.
    6 IPO exits, multiple acquisition exits.
    Earned 5th degree blackbelt in Kuntao Ju Jitsu at age 66

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Start-Ups IPO Mergers & Acquisitions Sales Growth Strategy and Execution Martial Arts
    Locations
    Boston Rhode Island New Hampshire
     
    Q&A
    What's your favorite non-business book?

    Rebel Mother, (my childhood chasing the revolution) - Peter Andreas

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    It's not an issue and I am doing it. Family time and paying it forward. Retired from full time ventures, but helping selected owners achieve exits.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Spend more time with your father, he won't be here long (died when I was 19), and he is one of the best people you will every have been blessed to have known.

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Creating a successful, self funded software business from nothing but sweat equity - then creating a successful exit. Learning from it and repeating at greater scale.

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Jobs, then Gates, Richard Bronson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jagger, Bill Willson

    What's your super power?

    Figuring out Why and creating a Way.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    [email protected] or 508 942 2530

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Do the next right thing, especially when no one is looking!

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Keeping focused on clarity of the vision and mission !

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    MBA capstone - where I learned about the importance of focus.

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    Asked for help to treat the disease of addiction instead of worrying about the stigma.

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    Loss of my parents at an early age.

    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    2: Built to Last & The Marketing Imagination

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