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Alexander Schifter

Alexander Schifter is a fractional CFO consultant at Centripetal Advisors, where he works with enterprise SaaS startups to help them scale effectively. When the opportunity arises, he frequently invests in his clients, combining his entrepreneurial experiences and financial expertise to guide startup founders toward success. With a solid background in business planning, strategic finance, and revenue operations, Alexander has the necessary skills to navigate growing companies' challenges.

In 2022, Alex Schifter acquired XO Espresso Bar, specializing in high-quality coffee and wellness drinks. He secured investor financing to purchase the cafés in Miami and has since expanded operations, overseeing all business development, financial planning, procurement, and human resources for two locations. Alexander has opened wholesale operations as the business grows and seeks new standalone locations and franchise partnerships. A new luxury XO Espresso Bar location in Miami Beach will open later this year. Furthermore, Alexander negotiated a three-year consulting and coffee supply agreement with Yann Couvreur, a prestigious French patisserie, to supply XO Espresso Bar locations.

In 2021, Alexander co-founded Hello Arthur, a marketplace designed to help healthcare providers buy medical and dental supplies directly from manufacturers, enabling them to pass on cost savings to customers. The platform, named in honor of his grandfather, Arthur Schifter, who sold medical supplies during the AIDS pandemic, reached six-figure revenue under his leadership. However, after facing several business challenges, Alexander decided to wind down the venture and refocus his efforts on XO Espresso Bar.

Alexander began as an Investment Bank Analyst at AGC Partners in Boston, working on M&A advisory for middle-market technology companies. Technology Investment Banker spanning several midsized and large regional boutiques from 2015 to 2020. His next role was at DCA, a boutique investment bank in New York, where he contributed to deals such as Constructive Media's sale and ListenFirst Media's recapitalization. He later joined Pharus Advisors, a merchant bank, where he advised on M&A and equity capital raises, focusing on sectors like loyalty, eCommerce, and SaaS. Alexander also worked as Vice President at Trousdale Capital Management, where he sourced and evaluated investment opportunities in enterprise software.

Alexander holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a Minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Tufts University. While at university, he was also an NCAA varsity athlete, competing in cross-country and track & field. Beyond his professional career, Alexander is committed to philanthropy. He has raised funds for cancer research through the Pan-Mass Challenge, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and supported the ALS Association and Chabad of Midtown Miami.

Alexander Schifter’s diverse experiences in finance, business development, and philanthropy shape his approach to entrepreneurship and leadership.

Portfolio: https://alexschifter.com/

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