For family offices, private equity and the companies they back
John Samuelson steps inside the business, finds where time and money leak, and leads it through to an AI-augmented operation, with every employee brought along. His career runs from 500 feet under the sea to the International Space Station.
Programs and partners across John's career
Two buyers, one operator
For investors
Technical diligence, deal-flow review, post-close operations and portfolio-wide AI programs, from a single trusted point of contact.
How John works with investorsFor companies
Interim COO/CxO leadership, turnarounds and AI adoption for companies that need to stabilize, modernize or get ready for exit.
How John works with companiesEngagements
Find where AI pays back in your business, then lead the rollout through to measured results.
Embedded operating leadership when a company needs to stabilize, pivot or get ready for exit.
A single trusted operator for diligence, deal flow and portfolio companies that need a lift.
Track record
Company · Telecommunications & semiconductors
Global RF and communications semiconductor company
20
international clients served
Company · Aerospace & medical systems
NASA program via Krug Life Sciences (Wyle)
First
spaceflight medical airway suction device
Investor · Venture, PE & family office
Family office (anonymized)
$100M+
transaction value
The D-I-V-E method
Step 1
Output: Opportunities and prioritized action plans, including an AI opportunity map.
Step 2
Output: A business case and a roadmap.
Step 3
Output: Working pilots and trained staff.
Step 4
Output: AI-augmented operations with KPIs.
Tell John where the gaps are. Every conversation is confidential, and an NDA comes first if you need one.