ABOUT US

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Welcome to Venture Smarter, your trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of business growth and transition. With a team that brings together a century’s worth of collective experience, we offer unparalleled expertise in legal and business consultancy.

At Venture Smarter, we believe that the key to staying ahead in today’s competitive market lies in employing innovative, yet tried-and-tested business strategies. Our core values—innovation, integrity, and impact—drive us to deliver solutions that are both effective and ethical.

Our Story

Venture Smarter was founded by experts in law, finance, and strategy who saw a need for a more holistic approach to business consultancy. United by core values of innovation, integrity, and impact, we offer a 360-degree suite of solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Over the years, we've successfully guided businesses through growth, market transitions, and legal complexities. As we look to the future, we're excited to continue being the catalyst that propels businesses to new heights. Join us in venturing smarter.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be the driving force behind your business success. We offer specialized consultancy services that address your legal and business challenges, propelling you towards a future of limitless opportunities.

By integrating innovation, integrity, and impact into our approach, we create tailored solutions that not only solve immediate issues but also position you for long-term growth. We're not just consultants; we're your partners in navigating the complex landscape of business evolution.

Services

We offer a comprehensive range of business services, from business strategy and legal consultancy to market entry and exit solutions. Whether you're looking to enter new markets, expand existing ones, or plan for mergers and acquisitions, our services are designed to guide you through every transitional phase.

How We Make Money

At Venture Smarter, we sustain our business through two key avenues. First, we offer specialized consultancy services in areas like business strategy and market transitions. Second, we operate as a reader-supported platform, earning revenue through affiliate links.

When you make a purchase through these links, we receive a share at no extra cost to you. This dual approach allows us to maintain our website and offer impartial, high-quality services and honest reviews, all without intrusive ads.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to message us via our contact form or through our social media:

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Meet Our Team

Jon Morgan CEO

Jon Morgan

LLM / MBA Certified

CEO / Co-Founder / Author

Jon Morgan is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Venture Smarter, a leading consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

With over 9 years of experience in the industry, Jon has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in areas such as strategic planning, market research, and financial analysis.

Born and bred in California where he got his degree in business management at University of California, Davis, he has worked with a wide range of clients, from early-stage startups to large corporations, and has a proven track record of helping them achieve their goals.

In addition to his consulting work, Jon is also a sought-after speaker and author, sharing his insights on business growth and success with audiences around the world.

Email Jon: jon@venturesmarter.com

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LJ Viveros

Growth & Transition Advisor

LJ has spent four decades building and growing businesses. Since launching his first business at age 24 – a product-launch agency serving clients like Sony and Electronic Arts – he has built and sold several businesses, including the acquisition of his international operations by publicly held Logitech, Inc.

He’s established a proven track record of driving growth through change and transitional acuity, including leading Panasonic’s push into the digital era in the 1990s, as general manager of its worldwide interactive-entertainment division.

Since 1999 he’s led Market Solutions LLC, a business-strategy consultancy guiding clients through transitional phases that include entry into new channels and markets, as well as expansion or exits through merger and acquisition transactions

LJ is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. 

He also remains the youngest graduate in the 120-year history of the Matsushita Executive Management Institute in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

Email LJ: lou@venturesmarter.com

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Aran Quinn

Aran Quinn

CPA, Esq., LL.M Certified Public Accountant
Managing Attorney

Aran Quinn is a CPA, Esq., LL.M certified public accountant and tax attorney at Quinn Global Tax Law PC who specializes in inbound and outbound transactional tax planning for organizations, families, businesses, and high net worth individuals looking to preserve, transfer, and protect their wealth.

Aran earned his masters of law in international taxation from Georgetown, his juris doctor from Chicago-Kent, and his undergraduate degree from DePaul.

He is licensed to practice law in the US Tax Court and the highest courts of both Nevada and Illinois.

When he is not spending time with his family, Aran enjoys playing golf, tinkering with motorcycles, and learning new languages.

Chuong Bui

Chuong Bui

Esq. Certified
Co-founder and Counsel for Creators LLP

A creative at heart, Chuong Bui co-founded Counsel for Creators LLP with the intent of establishing a law firm dedicated to serving creative professionals and businesses.

With a career spanning over a decade, he has provided legal support for everyone from film companies, international media productions, fine artists, authors, and musicians, to design agencies, fashion companies, and other creative ventures.

His practice areas include entertainment transactions, copyright, trademark, and corporate law. Chuong received his B.A. (Economics) from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from Loyola Law School. Admitted to practice in California.

He was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2019. He serves on the board of Visual Communications, a Los Angeles-based media arts non-profit.

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Jon Tobin

Esq. Certified
Founder and Counsel for Creators LLP

Jon Tobin spent over a decade as a creative professional before starting Counsel for Creators, a law firm dedicated to supporting creatives who want to build a thriving business without worrying about the legal stuff.

He has helped hundreds of creatives navigate the worlds of copyright, trademark, business setup, and a whole host of other legal issues. His clients appreciate his clear, actionable advice and his ability to relate to their concerns without a bunch of legalese or confusion.

As a co-founder of Counsel for Creators, he is dedicated to finding ways to provide legal services in non-traditional ways so that his clients can get the help they need without spending hundreds of dollars an hour or getting stressed out by old-fashioned law firms.

He has been recognized as a legal innovator and frequently speaks at conferences, events, and on podcasts about the future of law and legal services.

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Delina Chantel Yasmeh

Delina Chantel Yasmeh

J.D./Tax LL.M

Delina Yasmeh, J.D./Tax LL.M, is a distinguished expert in Mergers and Acquisitions with a notable tenure at 'Big Four' firms Deloitte and PwC.

Specializing in high-stakes transactions, she has managed multi-billion-dollar deals with precision.

A graduate of California State University with a B.S. in Accountancy, she furthered her expertise at Loyola Law School, earning her Juris Doctorate and Tax LL.M. Delina's profound knowledge in tax law is backed by her robust educational and professional background.

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Atty. Danya Shakfeh

Atty. Danya Shakfeh

Founding Attorney at Motiva Law

As a corporate attorney, Danya supports entrepreneurs in having successful businesses by building strategic relationships, assisting in transactions, and protecting their companies. After over a decade of experience, she has helped several organizations get their deals done so they can focus on their dreams.

As a firm, Motiva Law not only provides excellent legal services – it delivers a top-quality client experience by being communicative and providing an easy-to-understand strategy for their clients' business deals. In other words, they handle the legalese so the clients don't have to!

Accreditations: Being selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers from 2015-2024. This award goes to less than 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois.

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Leigh Christine

Leigh Christine Akelo

Author

Leigh has provided legal advice and counsel to global business leaders for over a decade.

She deeply understands the legal and regulatory landscape of the tech industry and has helped companies navigate international markets and develop successful strategies for growth.

She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and startups succeed and has provided legal advice to several high-growth startups. Leigh has a strong background in corporate law and is an experienced negotiator, making her an invaluable asset to any business.

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Maureen

Maureen Diana

Author

Maureen is a passionate business writer and researcher. She dedicates precious hours to deliver content that's reader-accessible, comprehensive and valuable.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and practical knowledge on how to form and run a business.

With over 4 years experience in blog writing, she constantly keeps abreast of the latest happenings from business dynamics to put together current and dependable information.

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Rick Wallace

Rick Wallace

Founder, LLC Dojo

Rick Wallace is an investor in residential property and writes about company formation and corporate structures for his sites.

He is motivated by helping fellow founders to choose the right business entity to further their business goals.

Website 1: https://www.llcdojo.com/

Website 2: https://registeredagentsreviewed.com/

Vincenzo Villamena, CPA

Vincenzo Villamena, CPA

Founder, Online Taxman

Vincenzo is the founder and CEO of Online Taxman. He has extensive experience in both tax preparation and advising clients in accounting and financial transactions.

He specializes in offshore structuring for US entrepreneurs abroad and US real estate transactions by foreign nationals and funds.

Vincenzo also has “Big 4” audit and corporate accounting experience during his time with PricewaterhouseCoopers, involved in Fortune 100 audit engagements and M&A transactions, giving him the knowledge to perform analysis in valuation, corporate finance, and technical accounting issues.

He has both a Masters of Accounting and Bachelors of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M Ross School of Business.

Website 1: www.onlinetaxman.com

Website 2: www.globalexpatadvisors.com

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David Reischer LegalAdvice.com

David Reischer

Founder, LegalAdvice

David Reischer graduated law school in 2000 with a joint MBA/JD degree from Brooklyn Law School and Zicklin School of business.

He has been a practicing attorney in New York State with specialization in real estate transactions, family law, business law, and other general practice and trial litigation for over 19 years.

He has litigated matters in NY Civil and NY Supreme Court in both the commercial and civil divisions. In 2012, he launched LegalAdvice.com which offers legal advice online to people seeking legal help over the Internet.

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