Legal & tax strategy for professionals & nonprofits | M&A deals | Legal structuring | Tax planning | Nonprofit Tax Exemption

I founded BOSS Advisors: a central hub of business lawyers, accountants, and business consultants, licensed to practice law in Arizona as an Alternative Business Structure. 🌵

We’re hyper-focused on helping business owners and nonprofit executives grow by implementing modern, scalable business practices. ☑️

We don’t try to do everything. We surround ourselves with a deep network of trusted advisors. 🤝 

Call me when you’re ready to grow!

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Mike Payne, JD - CPA

Hyper Networks

◆ Led M&A initiatives and strategic transactions for managed network services provider
◆ Guided valuation analysis and execution strategy for successful divestitures
◆ Transitioned from executive operational leadership to strategic advisory role

Executive Vice President Corporate Development

◆ Directed customer-facing teams across sales, marketing, and engineering
◆ Implemented "Connect & Protect" go-to-market strategy for managed network services
◆ Balanced customer delight with revenue performance in rapid-growth environment

Executive Vice President Sales

Google

Led comprehensive Google Cloud Cortex GTM strategy across entire LATAM region, applying Google AI and Analytics to enterprise application data while managing distributed teams and conducting business in Portuguese and Spanish.

Head of Strategic Pursuits

Built business operating system for SAP on Google Cloud across all global regions, growing business from incubation stages to $MMMs

Head of Strategy & Operations

Created and executed solution design and GTM strategies for enterprise cloud solutions including VM Migration, High Performance Computing, and SAP on Google Cloud

Solution Manager

Elastifile (acquired by Google)

Led cloud provider partnerships and steered M&A negotiations, ultimately resulting in successful acquisition by Google. Product, Elastifile Cloud File System (ECFS), became Google Cloud Filestore Enterprise.

VP Alliances

◆ Built and led global GTM team across US, UK, EU, Middle East, and China, orchestrating two pivotal business transformations from on-prem enterprise to cloud-based file storage
◆ Managed comprehensive customer operations (sales, engineering, labs, support) while maintaining high market visibility through trade shows, demos, and direct customer engagement

VP Solutions Engineering

Code42

◆ Transformed company from consumer-focused product to enterprise security leader, driving 25x revenue growth ($2M to $50M) while building global team across four continents
◆ Architected complete GTM infrastructure from ground up, simultaneously serving on executive leadership team while remaining hands-on with strategic customers and product direction
◆ Created Twin Cities' most sought-after tech culture, scaling personal responsibility from leading 6-person team to executive oversight of 100+ professionals across pre-sales, services, and enablement

VP Systems Engineering

Director Systems Engineering

Led team of EMC Technical Consultants that serve EMC's large enterprise customers in Minneapolis/St Paul. Member of leadership team driving $MMM business in the region.

Technical Consultant Manager

◆ Helped enterprises protect data and virtual infrastructure
◆ Started the first EMC Avamar User Group in the Twin Cities.

Architect for Backup Recovery Systems

Xcedex

◆ Founded IT consulting firm focused on vendor-neutral infrastructure services
◆ Built one of the first VMware virtualization practices in the country
◆ Developed innovative SaaS product (X_Factor) for virtualization planning
◆ Invited into initial launch of VMware Premier Partner program

Founder, CTO

Network Guidance Co

◆ Designed and implemented systems infrastructure for enterprise clients in the Midwest US.
◆ Specialized in systems engineering, storage, Citrix, and Windows architecture.
◆ Collaborated with clients to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

Sr Consultant

Gilbert Public School District

IT design and administration of networks: Windows, Novell, Apple, IBM AS/400 & Lotus.

IT Engineer

Personal PC

Consulting, systems build and IT support for small businesses.

Co-Owner

Volunteer

I lived in interior São Paulo in both rural and urban areas doing volunteer missionary service. I was immersed in the local culture for two years. I became fluent in Portuguese and a developed a Brazilian soul. Anyone who wants to crack open a Guaraná and do a churrasco, call me anytime.

Volunteer service in Brazil, South America

"Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination."
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My mission is to unite these two worlds. 
 
My journey has taken me from hands-on technical roles to strategic leadership positions, but what remains constant is my passion for bringing the voice of the Customer to the Company and the voice of the Company to the Customer. This front-line, guerrilla approach creates the connective tissue between people, products, and possibilities.

After founding a pioneering virtualization practice, navigating multiple startups through growth and acquisition, and leading strategic initiatives at Google, I'm now focused on creating value through targeted advisory work and strategic transactions.

I excel at discovering customer problems, architecting product-market fit, and evangelizing solutions that matter. I speak both geek and human, translating complex technical concepts into language that resonates with decision-makers. Having successfully led business initiatives across North & South America, Austrailia, Europe, Middle East and Asia, I bring a global perspective and proven ability to adapt quickly to new markets and cultures.

Looking to connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, strategic investors, and organizations navigating significant transitions who value authentic partnership and practical wisdom.

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