Louis Bruno

Louis Bruno’s entrepreneurial journey began early, driven by a passion for investing, scaling businesses, and successfully exiting high-growth ventures. He founded his first company right after high school, quickly generating $3 million in monthly revenue within 30 months. This success led to a profitable exit in 2019. Louis then transitioned into the M&A space, leading efforts to expand a business from one to 18 locations in just three years, culminating in another profitable exit in 2022.

Louis serves as co-general partner at Platform Partner Holdings, a private equity firm. Under his leadership, the firm has grown rapidly, reaching 33 partners and $200 million in annual revenue within three years. The firm has become a major player in operator-led private equity, focusing on home services and multi-location businesses. Louis’s role involves driving strategic growth and effectively ensuring businesses under his leadership scale, further solidifying his reputation as an expert in building successful companies.

In addition to growing his businesses, Louis has advised hundreds of owner-operators on essential aspects of business management, scalability, and preparing for liquidity events. He has helped these entrepreneurs optimize profitability and prepare for successful exits. Louis also leverages advanced analytics and machine learning to transform business operations, enabling companies to make data-driven decisions and build stronger management teams. He co-created the first online best practice group, offering daily actionable insights and education to over 11,000 owners and managers nationwide.

Louis’s accomplishments have earned him recognition from several prestigious organizations. He was named a finalist for “Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year” alongside other prominent figures. Additionally, he earned a spot on “Inc. 5000,” ranking #527 for a 419% growth rate. Louis’s company was also featured on CNBC’s “Blue Collar Millionaires,” where it was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country. He has received multiple accolades, including “12 Under 40,” “40 Under 40,” and “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Business Observer.

Despite facing adversity, including false accusations in 2020, Louis’s resilience has been unwavering. He was fully exonerated in 2021 and successfully exited Air Pros USA in 2022. Louis Bruno’s legacy of leadership and success continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.