Bridgepoint Names Pete Pearson Director of Startup Services

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017 -- Bridgepoint Consulting, a leading Texas-based finance, IT and management consulting firm, has named Pete Pearson as Director of its Startup Services practice. In addition to client engagement and management, Pearson will focus on building relationships and driving growth of this practice area, which is geared to support and optimize early-stage and fast-growing companies across central Texas.

Pete Pearson, Director of Startup Services, Bridgepoint Consulting

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Pearson is a seasoned financial and business leader, who brings over 20 years of experience with Big 4 and public and privately-held high growth companies in a variety of industries. He has a strong background in strategic financial leadership, building and supporting teams in high growth companies, mergers and acquisitions and financial process improvement.  

Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Tango Health, a leading provider of Compliance SaaS products and related services. Prior to Tango Health, Pearson served as Vice President of Finance of Lombardi Software, and in leadership roles for Golfsmith, Toppan Photomasks, AMPAM, Inc. and Synopsys.

“Pete’s strong leadership, coupled with his experience working with early-stage companies and his relationships with venture capitalists, will play a key role in helping us grow and continue to enhance our startup service offerings to help companies thrive in this competitive marketplace,” said Bob Smith, Co-founder and Principal at Bridgepoint. “We’re delighted he has joined our team.”

A licensed CPA, Pearson has deep experience across all areas of accounting and finance. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Business Management & Accounting from Oregon State University.

“The Austin market is continuing to expand at a rapid pace, especially in the startup and early-stage high growth company arena, and companies are looking for trusted partners to help them be successful and navigate their growth challenges. I look forward to helping Bridgepoint continue to expand its reputation as the ‘go to’ accounting and finance resource for startup companies,” said Pearson.

Bridgepoint Consulting has offices in Austin, Houston and Dallas. From strategic initiatives and audit preparation, to unexpected resignations, the firm’s Startup Services practice delivers a broad range of services and solutions to help startup and early-stage companies fuel their business growth and achieve long-term success.

About Bridgepoint Consulting

Bridgepoint Consulting is a leading Texas-based professional services firm that provides strategic services and highly qualified professionals to solve complex financial, management and technology challenges. Since 1999, we've been helping executives and management teams reduce their business and operational risks, bridge resource gaps and improve overall performance. Whether an organization needs interim expertise to improve infrastructure and processes, or strategic management of a major transition or transaction, Bridgepoint’s team of 140+ qualified professionals can help. The firm has offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston. For more information on Bridgepoint Consulting, please visit our website at www.BridgepointConsulting.com

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