Ravi Kumar — CEO

Passionate about unlocking growth potential, I serve as a Partner and National Market Leader at Connor Group, where I transform financial challenges into opportunities for our clients. With over 20 years of experience, I've become a catalyst for success in the realms of IPOs, SPACs, and Direct Listings. My approach is built on forging strong partnerships. By leveraging an extensive network of industry leaders and investors, I connect visionary companies with the capital and expertise they need to thrive. Whether you're a tech startup or a life science innovator, I'm committed to tailoring financial strategies that propel your business forward. My expertise spans: • Capital markets and fundraising advisory • IPO readiness and stakeholder coordination • Technical accounting leadership • M&A financial due diligence As a CPA and having passed Level 1 of the CFA, I blend technical acumen with strategic insight. Let's collaborate to turn your financial aspirations into reality and create a legacy of success that resonates across markets and industries. -------- I also host the Breakthrough Work podcast, which lets leaders and companies who shattered the status quo tell their stories about getting to the other side. The podcast shares personal stories about leadership and performance, unveiling the myriad of pathways to reach our full potential. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakthrough-work-podcast/id1821781529

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Financial Advisory expert with a focus on Capital Markets and Technical Accounting.

Experience: 25 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Capital Markets Advisory
Technical Accounting
Financial Advisory
Financial Due Diligence

Career Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in capital markets.
Expert in IPOs, SPACs, and Direct Listings.
Strong network of industry leaders and investors.

Work Experience

Agentic Healthcare

Advisor (8 mos)

Connor Group

Partner, National Market Leader (11 mos)

Partner, U.S. West Region Market Leader (3 yrs 6 mos)

Partner, Technical Accounting and IPO Services (5 yrs)

Director, Technical Accounting and IPO Services (2 yrs 4 mos)

Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Investor and Limited Partner - Fund III (1 yr 3 mos)

Council of Strategic Advisors - Fund II (11 mos)

Investor and Limited Partner - Fund II (4 yrs 2 mos)

EY

Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (2 yrs 11 mos)

KPMG LLP

Manager, Transactions & Restructuring (3 yrs 7 mos)

Senior Associate Audit (4 yrs 3 mos)

Mark Schaefer & Associates

Staff Accountant (2 yrs 6 mos)

Fortanasce and Associates

Physical Therapist Aid (2 mos)

Education

at Arcadia High School

Accounting at University of Redlands

Accounting and Business/Management at University of Sydney

EY Executive Leadership Program at University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Ravi Kumar

CEO

25 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in capital markets.
Expert in IPOs, SPACs, and Direct Listings.
Strong network of industry leaders and investors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Financial Advisory expert with a focus on Capital Markets and Technical Accounting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Capital Markets AdvisoryTechnical AccountingFinancial AdvisoryFinancial Due Diligence

Other Skills

AccountingAssuranceAuditAuditingBig 4CPACapital markets and fundraising advisoryCash FlowConsolidationDue DiligenceExternal AuditFinanceFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial Audits

About

Experience

Agentic healthcare

Advisor

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Agentic Healthcare, Inc. is redefining how Americans navigate the healthcare system using advanced Agentic AI and conversational intelligence. Led by a visionary team with deep ties across healthcare, tech, and policy, Agentic Healthcare’s offering, Teleport Health, is uniquely positioned to “take the pain away” from today’s fragmented healthcare experience. Think of Teleport Health as the operating system for your personal healthcare journey, including an AI-based digital concierge that simplifies care coordination, benefits optimization, and access.

Connor group

4 roles

Partner, National Market Leader

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos

National Market Leader supporting Connor Group's presence in the markets we serve. Venture Capital and Private Equity Market Leader, supporting VC and PE portfolio companies as they fundraise and scale towards an exit. Capital markets advisor, subject matter expert and frequent presenter for IPO, SPAC, Direct Listing transactions and technical accounting support under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Strong ecosystem network (founders, C-Suite, board members, investors, family offices, and capital markets service providers), super-connector, partnering with finance executives, and focused on long-term relationships centered around value creation and mentorship.

Capital markets and fundraising advisoryIPO readinessStakeholder coordinationTechnical accounting leadershipM&A financial due diligenceCapital markets advisory+1

Partner, U.S. West Region Market Leader

Oct 2021 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

U.S. West Region Market Leader supporting Connor Group's presence in the Bay Area and West Coast.

Partner, Technical Accounting and IPO Services

Promoted

Oct 2016 – Oct 2021 · 5 yrs

Capital markets advisor for IPO, SPAC, Direct Listing transactions and technical accounting support under US GAAP and IFRS for complex structured transactions, accounting standards implementation, transaction accounting support, IPO readiness and SEC reporting. Specific areas of expertise include complex debt and equity transactions, business combinations, leases, and revenue recognition, including ASC 606/IFRS 15.

Capital markets advisoryIPO readinessTechnical accounting supportSEC reportingTechnical accounting

Director, Technical Accounting and IPO Services

May 2014 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Wavemaker three-sixty health

3 roles

Investor and Limited Partner - Fund III

Promoted

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Council of Strategic Advisors - Fund II

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 11 mos

Comprised of a distinguished and diverse group of healthcare leaders representing different
parts of the U.S. healthcare system, the Council helps to guide Wavemaker 360’s partner group as the
fund continues its strategic investing and growth trajectory.
The Council will be focused on keeping Wavemaker 360’s partners informed about current and future industry challenges, paradigm shifts, innovation concepts, and observations of thought leaders.

Investor and Limited Partner - Fund II

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health is the leading U.S. early-stage (Seed and following on at the Series A) venture capital fund focused 100% on healthcare. Launched in 2018, Wavemaker 360 invested into the most promising healthcare startups in North America, with LPs from every sector of the US healthcare system. We are SEEDING HEALTHCARE'S TOMORROW. We invest in healthcare disruptors and entrepreneurs that see how the industry is transforming itself and want to make a big difference.

Ey

Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

May 2011 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Auckland, New Zealand

Senior Manager in the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice at EY. Advised audit and non-audit clients on technical accounting matters for structured transactions, primarily under IFRS.

Kpmg llp

2 roles

Manager, Transactions & Restructuring

Promoted

Oct 2007 – May 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, financial integration, model validation, technical accounting support under US GAAP and IFRS, accounting standards implementation, transaction accounting support, on-call technical accounting advisory services.

Technical accountingStructured transactionsIFRSFinancial advisory