Kelly Perdew

“During the 4 years that I reported directly to Kelly at DuMont Project, he demonstrated strong leadership, financial acumen, and legal expertise that allowed the business to grow its top and bottom line while building out a world-class team. What I valued most is his decisiveness and responsiveness to employees’ requests and emails. He is extremely fair to all employees and gives honest feedback, but when there’s a mistake, he focuses on the solution rather than on the person who made the mistake. I highly recommend Kelly as a founder and leader for any organization.”

“Kelly is a fantastic advisor and investor to lettrs. Our branded messaging app and FanStamps platform has grown in provocative ways with Kelly's support and advocacy. He understands the recipe of building great companies, especially with veterans. ”

“Kelly is a seasoned entrepreneur and well regarded business leader & thinker with a personal and professional network that knows no bounds. He has the knack for being able to see around corners and strategically think three steps ahead, making him one of the most effective negotiators I've known and an excellent business growth driver and profit & loss operator. I've had the pleasure of working for him for the last number of years over which time we've nicely gelled into a well-oiled business development team while at the same time he's played a key role in my career development having empowered me to further learn and grow as a business operator and revenue driver. ”

“I've known Kelly for several years. He was an investor and advisor at my last company Scopely, and he became an investor, advisor and huge supporter when I started my new company MobLabs. He's the type of person who will always be there for you and will always step up to help you solve problems and come up with creative ideas to make the business better. It's rare to find these qualities in entrepreneurs, investors or even friends, which is why I'm very grateful to have him as a close friend and business partner. ”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kelly at The Dumont Project for two years. He is a strong leader who is smart, efficient, and a lot of fun to work with. Kelly was a great help to me in my decision to go to graduate school. I value his input and admire his willingness to help others.”

“If you are looking for a consultant who is sharp as a razor with cutting edge ideas you wont have to look any farther. Kelly is one of the brightest business person I have come across and he is brilliant at what he does...I highly recommend his services.”

“Kelly is one of the smartest, business savvy and most down to earth individuals that I have every met.”

“Kelly was an amazing mentor whose knowledge and experience has helped guide my company to stay focused and on track. -Blair Intercom.fm by Zambig”

“Over the past two years, I've formed a relationship with Kelly that I value more with each passing day. I learn from him with each interaction. He is intelligent, experienced, empathic but, most of all, he is genuinely concerned about me as a person. Kelly has explicitly saved TroopSwap, and by extension me, numerous times with his counsel: from planning financing strategy to helping me avoid hiring decisions that would have crippled the company. I don't view Kelly as a board member or as an investor -- he is a TroopSwap co-founder because he is an entrepreneur at heart. My friendship with Kelly is the best relationship I've formed since entering the business community.”

“At Fastpoint Games, Kelly has proven that he knows how to keep a start-up running under economic uncertainty and rapidly changing market conditions. He has built strong relationships with our board of directors, partners, and clients. Kelly is also a fantastic leader who focused our team to rally around a common goal while maintaining strategic flexibility. Kelly has achieved much, and is humble and giving to those he meets. I am honored to have worked for Kelly and would do so again.”

“Working for and around Kelly instills a sense of duty and pride in your work in the same, seamless way that air-conditioning fills the room...it just happens and affects you without thinking about it. His leadership and wealth of knowledge are inspiring and just like his time, should one need it, available to benefit everyone in the workplace.”

“One word: amazing. Kelly has been a wonderful mentor and advisor to me over the last year. His counsel is sound, his passion is infectious, and he knows exactly what to say to get your head up when things are bleak and to temper you exuberance when things might appear to be better than they are. He is a phenomenal counselor and a better person.”

“We are lucky enough to have Kelly on our Advisory Board. He goes above and beyond in his role as an adviser. Simply put, if he ever offers to be your adviser, mentor, senior executive, guru, take him up on it. He will deliver beyond your wildest expectations.”

“Kelly's skills as an entrepreneur, leader and innovative thinker are absolutely top notch. He is excellent at maintaining strong relationships and consistently presented me with fresh ideas to solve current needs. He is just one of those people you want to work with.”

“Kelly has been an outstanding mentor and partner. His passion to assist everyone around him to achieve success is awesome! He devotes an incredible amount of energy sharing his experience and leadership to advance the success of both indiviudals and organizations. Kelly's support and advocacy for organizations and causes that support our Military Veterans is truly inspiring. Kelly's integrity, loyalty , vision and leadership ability are beyond description. He has the capacity to lead any size organization and the ability to inspire others to achieve great things!”

“What I learned from Kelly is immeasurable. By observing his day-to-day leadership at RotoHog.com, I gained the know how not only to survive, but to thrive in the often challenging start-up environment. I can't recommend working with Kelly enough. It was an invaluable experience.”

“It was a pleasure working for Kelly. He has a brilliant business mind, is no-nonsense, and runs a tight ship. Kelly has a dense knowledge of the internet and business in general, and his leadership makes those around him and who work for him better.”

“Kelly is really effective and getting teams to implement and follow business improvement processes. He's also one of the smartest people I've worked with. He has deep understanding of details while focusing on larger, strategic goals.”

“KELLY IS AN EXCELLENT SPOKESPERSON AND ADVOCATE FOR AT RISK YOUTH”

“Kelly is an inspiring, motivating and effective leader. A dedicated and holistic thought leader that always leads by example and delivers results. He is highly recommended.”

“Kelly is the most talented, dedicated executive I have worked with. He is an asset to any team he chooses to join. Great on the big picture strategy but also with a good mind for the details, he brings out the best in the people around him.”

“I worked with Kelly for over a year at ProElite. He's a driven, focused and highly competent leader. Kelly will make a success out of anything that he is involved with. He is both fast to adapt and deliberate. Rarely will you have a chance to work with someone of such high competence, integrity and enthusiasm. I would recommend working with Kelly if the opportunity presents itself.”

“Kelly is the best person I have ever worked for. He is a great leader who drives the team, but always with an open mind. He can lead strategically and execute quickly and he's not afraid to admit when a change of direction is needed. I would work for him again in a second and highly recommend him for business partnerships and as an employer.”

“It has been a pleasure to work with Kelly in this new venture called MMA (mixed martial arts). His sense of organization and strategy make a sometimes frenzied startup environment run like a real business should. I've worked in seasoned, structured organizations and trust that Kelly's input will not only keep us thriving but will catapult our growth.”

“In several short months, under Kelly Perdew’s leadership, ProElite.com has become the online destination for the MMA and grappling communities,” said Brian Cimins, founder and CEO of Grapplers Quest. “As mainstream consumers embrace grappling and MMA, it is only fitting that we come together to give the fans the most powerful entertainment environment available on the Internet. I look forward to growing this relationship and introducing grappling to millions of sports fans.”

“Kelly leaves his positive impact wherever he is. Memorable. I am expecting great events from him.”

“Kelly is one of those rare people who is not only extremely successfully, but also incredibly down-to-earth and ethical. He's a natural problem solver and someone who is able to contribute considerable insight and value in any business or technology situation you throw at him.”

“Kelly is an outstanding example of extraordinary business acumen, leadership and integrity. He is passionate, driven, innovative and highly motivated. Kelly is also humble and kind to those he meets. I am proud to have become his friend.”

“It was a great inspiration and pleasure to work with you on the MotorPride project. Combining the worlds of automotive enthusiasts with technology and marketing was one of the best tasks I ever had. Bouncing ideas with you was the icing on the cake.”

“ALVP has developed a truly breakthrough Venture Capital fund model for its' limited partners and portfolio companies through its close syndication relationships with professional angel investment organizations. Kelly's energy, leadership and experience as an entrepreneur is a great asset to the fund.”

“Kelly is an outstanding speaker with the rare talent for capturing the full attention of an audience and holding it tight. Whether describing the best way to select a development partner or answering questions about his recent adventures, Kelly lived up to his billing - and then some.”

“Kelly is highly organized and posseses great vision. He processes information quickly and is able to implement accurate decisions in an effective and concise manner. His business acumen exceeds anyone I have worked for. He is a consumate professional and an exceptional leader.”

“I believe Kelly is an ambitious, dedicated and effective leader that has great personal integrity.”

“I have been an investor in Kelly's companies, a colleague, and a busines partner. I have not met his equal in terms of bringing energy, enthusiasm, intelligence and wit to a project. As a communicator, he is direct and fearless. You can rely on him to tell it as it is, not as you would like it to be. He is also an avid and generous networker.”

“Kelly's service to the United States Army was exceptional. He was a young, intelligent, energetic officer who tackled, with ease I might add, challenges that far exceeded those expected of a junior officer. Anyone who knows and or has worked with Kelly is aware that he possess unquestioned integrity and inherent courage to do what is right.”

“Kelly is a very creative and energetic problem solver. He identifies high-value ideas that are also focused and practical, and then he inspires people to act on them. He's a great asset to a dynamic, fast-growing organization like PDMASoCal.”

“I have enjoyed working with Kelly when we developed a start up operation. He's had smart ideas for many years on the future of Multi Media Industry and in how to combine creativity with commerce. He's intelligent, wonderfully warm in spirit, & honest. He built an impressive career in de multimedia industry, through tough times & with a smile on his face. He is a leader.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly on three different occasions now. Kelly is a great motivator and a great client/person to work with. Knows exactly what and how he wants things.”

“Kelly's competitive nature translates to excellence in whatever he undertakes. He also hates mediocrity. Use him if you have a need.”

“Kelly is a can do, make it happen guy. He is high energy and will really drive any business to success.”

“Kelly is a brilliant entrepreneur and accomplished manager. He is extremely effective in all aspects of business development. As his direct report, I learned a great deal and grew immensely as a business professional.”

“Hard-working, entrepreneurial, with strong business acumen. Proven ability to lead people and deliver results.”

“Only work with Kelly if you want someone who strategically brilliant, tactically adept, relentless and creative. This guy makes it happen. I have had the privilege of working with Kelly on a number of projects in the past and we have more planned for the near future. Unqualified recommendation.”

“Kelly is a serious, driven and intelligent businessman.”

“I would recommend Kelly Perdew without hesitation, and would eagerly work side by side with him again in any entrepreneurial venture. Kelly's involvement and insight in the growth and devleopment of eteamz was critical. He played a central role as a senior executive of the company in numerous functional areas including: capital raising, strategy, business development and merger/acquisition.”

“Kelly was instrumental in the success of eteamz. He played a key role in many aspects of the business, particularly in multiple rounds of financing and the sale of the business. He's an extremely intelligent, articulate and hard-working guy who injects passion, commitment and excellence into any team he's working on. I highly recommend him.”

“Top level performer. Demands and delivers excellence! Great to work with.”