Your Team
At Sketch to Growth™, we are growth catalysts, visionaries, and your strategic partners in the journey of business growth. Founded on the belief that every business has the potential to lead and innovate, we dedicate ourselves to unlocking your potential.
LEADERS
JOSÉ COTTO
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIST
With 3 decades as a hands-on serial tech entrepreneur, 6 startups, and 2 exits - José's experience is multifaceted across business, technology, sales, and branding. José's tech-savviness spans the full stack while also having a deep experience driving growth in marketing and sales.
AMILYA ANTONETTI
TURNAROUND EXPERT
A globally renowned human behaviorist and turnaround expert with 30+ years of experience in postmerger integration and rollup strategy optimization. Amilya’s championship team-building and M&A value maximization expertise empower private equity firms, family offices, and portfolio managers to drive transformative growth.
NAVEEN SYDNEY
DEFENSE SECTOR STRATEGY & AI IMPLEMENTATIONS
Naveen is a systems engineer and strategist with 20+ years in defense, manufacturing, and A.I engineering. He specializes in process optimization, compliance, and automation, helping companies scale, streamline operations, and navigate defense sector challenges with innovative, high-impact solutions.
LINA VINER
E-COMMERCE & BRANDING
Lina is a serial entrepreneur with 17+ years in e-commerce, fashion, and logistics. Founder of Mia Belle Girls, an 8-figure brand on the Inc. 5000 list, she blends business strategy, digital marketing, and mindset coaching to empower leaders and drive transformative growth.
CHRIS J SNOOK
AI & BLOCKCHAIN STRATEGIES
Chris is a multi-exit web3 and AI entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience. Co-author of Digital Sense (Wiley, 2017), he leads innovation as Managing Partner at ATOMIQ Studio and co-founder of nBrain AI, empowering leaders to scale businesses with emerging technologies.
DANNY BECKETT
VENTURE CAPITAL GROWTH + M&A
A seasoned entrepreneur, founder, and investor, GP of Entrepreneur Ventures, and MP of Beckett Industries. His operator experience and venture building offer founders and CEOs strategic direction beyond funding, guiding them toward long-term success.
LYNN HAZAN
TALENT ACQUISITION & TEAM BUILDING
An award-winning recruiter with 40 years of experience, Lynn specializes in talent acquisition and leadership development. As President of Lynn Hazan & Associates, she helps businesses scale by attracting talent, aligning culture, and driving growth.
DR EDWARD LAZZARA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
An accomplished educator with 20+ years of experience in leadership and professional development. As founder of Championship Culture, Ed delivers workshops to elevate students, administrators, and organizations, driving growth, culture building, and innovation for lasting success.
JOHN GLOVER
SALES & REVENUE SCIENCE
With roles as Venture Advisor at Launch413, active angel investor, and founder of Quality Revenue, John merges venture capital insights with sales acumen. A top sales engineer known for driving $10MM to $65MM in revenue, he’s key for companies targeting revenue growth.
LUIS RIVERA
CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL FORENSICS
A cybersecurity innovator and engineer with 25+ years of experience in offensive security and system forensics. Luis’s expertise in team building, strategic security initiatives, and tool development equips CEOs and businesses with the resilience and innovation needed for sustained success.
DONI PERRY
CYBERSECURITY & ASSURANCE
A U.S. Air Force veteran and technology leader with 25+ years of experience driving IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across industries like healthcare, banking, logistics, marine, aviation, and construction. Doni managed the National Datacenter for Seismic Activity and has led global enterprise IT initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
BAHJAT ALI KHAN
COO, Technical
A seasoned Project and Product Manager with 11+ years of experience across industries. Specializing in agile teams, he excels in product development, program management, and strategic planning, delivering award-winning innovations across diverse sectors.
PATRICK DEANE
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
An accomplished CFO with 30+ years of experience across SaaS, ad-tech, and healthcare. Specializing in growth-stage firms, he excels in financial strategy, fundraising, and M&A, driving $820M+ in revenues and $470M+ in acquisitions.