Hey! I’m Anton, an entrepreneurial builder with a track record of scaling and selling companies. I’ve helped grow multiple businesses from the ground up, leading teams, driving strategic partnerships, and navigating complex challenges from early-stage chaos to high-growth scale.
Today, I help founders sell their businesses, an incredibly fulfilling mission that lets me reward entrepreneurs for the years of grit, sacrifice, and hustle they’ve poured into their companies.
Previously, I led the sale of Sumo.com and sold a high nine-figure biotech business. I understand what it takes to build something meaningful, and how to exit when the time is right.
When I’m not closing deals or crafting growth strategies, you’ll find me cycling long distances, experimenting in the kitchen, or hanging with my favorite low-rider (ask me, I’ll happily introduce you).
Resume
Experience
Special Projects
AppSumo
April 2023 - Present
Led the successful sale of SaaS business Sumo.com, managing the full M&A lifecycle from buyer outreach to negotiation, diligence, and integration.
Currently, I lead AppSumo’s corporate development strategy, including acquisition evaluation, deal sourcing, and long-term exit planning.
VP Business & Corporate Development
Nanosyn
March 2019 - April 2023
Led business development for this life sciences CDMO, building partnerships with 100+ biotech and pharma clients including Pfizer and Abbott.
Directed the company’s 2-year M&A process, culminating in a successful 8-figure exit. Managed opportunity evaluation, financial modeling, negotiations, due diligence, and post-sale integration.
Delivered consistent YoY growth and scaled revenue to $20M through strategic client acquisition and relationship management.
VP Sales/Partnerships
Sumo.com (spinoff of AppSumo)
March 2014 - March 2019
Founding executive who grew the SaaS business from $0 to $6M ARR by leading sales, partnerships, and GTM execution.
Built and led a 20+ person team across sales, operations, and business development. Owned budgeting and performance management as part of executive leadership.
Designed and implemented all sales systems, including outbound/inbound pipelines, training programs, and performance tracking.
VP Business Development
AppSumo
April 2012 - March 2014
Key early employee of AppSumo, now a $100M+ revenue software marketplace serving entrepreneurs and SMB’s globally.
Built and led partnerships with major software companies (e.g., Mailchimp, Evernote), driving platform growth to over 1 million users.
Managed all company operations (sales, marketing, support) during early growth stage then led hiring and training of new CEO while helping start spin-off business Sumo.com.
Education
B.A. Russian Language and Culture
The University of Texas at Austin
2007 to 2011
B.A. Music with an emphasis in Recording Technology
The University of Texas at Austin
2007 to 2011
Earned Certificate in Business Foundations (Global Track) from McCombs School of Business
Studied abroad in Paris at ESCP-Europe (top business school in Europe), with courses in International Marketing & Consumer Behavior and Cross-Cultural Management & Negotiation.
Testimonials
“Anton was my direct manager for 2+ years and was one of the best teachers/mentors I ever worked with.
He has a unique ability to set out a vision, then execute and scale that vision with precise precision. As a 1 on 1 coach, he was able to nurture and give feedback in a constructive way that brings everyone up. And as a leader he was able to set up goals and beat and exceed them on a consistent basis.
During my time working with him, he scaled a sales team from 1 to ~12 employees while maintaining a culture of growth and inclusivity.
I’d happily work with/for Anton again and anyone that is able to snag him on their team will be lucky to have him.”
“Anton was my boss and a guiding force at Sumo. As the VP of Sales, he set the culture for growth and accountability to our ambitious goals.
He is a strong, yet caring leader. I remember my first month on the job our team was tracking a little behind target and he said, “We will not miss our goal this month. We’re going to spend this meeting deciding what we need to do to guarantee success.” I knew I was in the right place.
Anton always did a great job bringing us together to celebrate and just take our mind off work. The whole team genuinely looked forward to these outings and it was a key ingredient to our high-performing team.
Most importantly, Anton saw my potential and he believed in me. He let me run with my ideas, encouraged me, and promoted me. Working with Anton was one of the most accelerated chapters of learning I’ve had in my career.
I’m excited to see what he does next!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Anton. Both personally and professionally, he is an outstanding person to work with. We hired Anton for one project, but based upon his competence and intellectual curiosity, he quickly developed work in areas we hadn’t anticipated. His work product is superlative. Further, because he comes from a family of small business owners, he values and appreciates the role of a business owner. As his employer, I found myself creating projects solely to justify Anton’s continued work at our Firm. I would hire him again without reservation.”