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Independent advisor providing governance oversight and strategic counsel. Founded Scottwood Capital Management in 2001 and built it to nearly $1B in assets under management. Recognized by Barron's Penta top 100 and awarded best event-driven hedge fund in the U.S. in 2009. Returned all investor capital in 2011 ahead of the Euro debt crisis. Now manages private capital through the Perlman Family Office.

Technology leader building Keel's agentic AI infrastructure division, Argonav, deploying autonomous systems that replace fragmented software stacks with operator-grade workflow infrastructure inside middle market businesses. Previously founded Bridge Advisory Group, a NY-based real estate brokerage, capital markets, and technology firm.

Sean Koons is Chief Product Officer at Keel Merchant Bank, where he leads product strategy and development across the firm's technology and operating platform. He is also a Limited Partner and Creator in Residence at dao5, a crypto-native venture fund, and previously served as Portfolio Manager at District 2 Capital Fund LP. Earlier in hiscareer, Sean held internships at Goldman Sachs and Citadel. He holds a B.A. in Economics, Cum Laude, from the University of Chicago.

Jackson brings deep transaction and diligence experience across private equity, software, technology, and real estate. He has led and executed buy-side and sell-side engagements on transactions ranging from middle-market deals to $1B+ outcomes, with hands-on responsibility for quality of earnings, working capital, and debt analysis. Jackson has operated inside both Big Four and special situations environments, managing teams, driving execution under tight timelines, and translating complex financial detail into decision-ready insights for investors and operators.

Kevin is a senior transaction advisor with extensive experience leading complex diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients across a wide range of industries and deal sizes. He works directly with C-suite teams and investment committees to validate earnings quality, cash flow durability, and operational performance under accelerated timelines. Kevin is also a recognized leader in technology enablement and AI-driven workflows, bringing speed, rigor, and clarity to high-stakes transactions while managing multi-disciplinary advisory teams end-to-end.