MEET Jade.
A boutique advisory firm, providing a psychology-based approach to exit planning, growth, and value optimization through the full M&A process for purpose-driven businesses
Our STORY
Co-Founders since 2012 with a proven track record and real-world experience
Through building and selling an award-winning, multimillion-dollar agency, we have lived the M&A journey.
We know it is so much more than nailing the right EBITDA.
Start to finish, it is a deeply personal, vulnerable, and complex journey.
It deserves to be a rewarding one.
As Certified Exit Planning Advisors®, we are honored to be trusted, expert guides for founders on their path to personal fulfillment and financial success.
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Visionary + Chief Growth OfficerCertified Exit Planning Advisor®
With over 15 years as an influential leader in business development and growth roles, Mollie Harris brings high energy and acumen to achieve real impact for growth-oriented teams.
Her relationship-first approach to business development has proven successful, consistently closing deals with marquee clients and driving multimillion-dollar partnerships.
As a psychology-informed marketing expert, writer, and entrepreneur, she applies her knowledge to develop strategies that deeply connect with target audiences.
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Serial Entrepreneur + Chief Strategy OfficerCertified Exit Planning Advisor®
Jennifer Bryman brings a unique blend of business strategy, financial expertise, and creative insight to Jade Partners. With over a decade of experience at a Fortune 500 fintech company, she has led global initiatives, managed budgets exceeding $30 million, and overseen international teams of 2,000+ associates.
A certified change management professional, Jennifer has led cross-functional teams across product, project, and process management and design—driving operational efficiency and scalable growth.
A serial entrepreneur since 2010, Jennifer has spent over 15 years building and leading ventures, including a creative agency in the food and beverage sector. Her background in strategy and design enables her to craft compelling brand narratives that resonate with investors, clients, and consumers.
Our combined expertise positions Jade Partners as a powerful ally for brands aiming to grow value and achieve successful exits.
Prior to Jade Partners, we co-founded Heart Creative, a purpose-driven marketing agency. Under a decade of leadership, we achieved significant success including B Corp certification and recognition by Portland Business Journal: #16 fastest growing private company, #39 largest women-owned business, and “Coolest Places to Work”.
In 2021, we began the exit planning process and sold to a Chicago based marketing company in 2023.
We now leverage our entrepreneurial mindset and exit experience to provide strategic insight and creative vision, helping other purpose-driven founders to gain clarity, grow value, and go get what’s next.
OUR M&A NETWORK
To ensure the best growth and exit experience for our clients, we have curated a team of expert partners and C-suite leaders who are values-aligned, M&A experienced, and subject matter experts in their respective fields.
Attorney ● CPA ● Financial Advisor ● Estate Planner ● M&A Advisor ● Investment Banker ● Market Analyst ● CFO ● HR and more
If you are interested in joining Jade’s professional network and extended team, please send us a message for application details.
WHy Jade
A business exit is personal and complex. You need advisors who get it—and who get you.
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Our holistic approach to navigating buyer & seller motivations enhances company positioning and outcomes, while centering each founder’s unique values, pace, and big-picture priorities.
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Trained and certified by the leading Exit Planning Institute on Value Acceleration Methodology®, we have access to an extensive professional network, research, and tools.
Our clients unlock access to the Company Vitality Index (CVI™), a comprehensive evaluation tool that provides actionable insights and a smart path to optimizing value for growth or exit.
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From living the M&A experience ourselves—having built and sold a multimillion-dollar company—we bring deep knowledge and trusted guidance for leaders who are similarly seeking clarity, feeling stuck, or wondering what’s next.
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We bring female representation to the M&A industry to provide a safe, empowering environment for under-represented founders to succeed without compromise.
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Depth | Connection | Brilliance