Speaker

Vanessa Dowell is the founder of Garland Partners and a Business Growth & Exit Strategist with Exit Factor. She works with founders and leadership teams to strengthen operations, improve profitability, and build businesses that are more scalable, valuable, and prepared for future growth or transition. With more than 15 years of experience across strategy, finance, operations, and organizational transformation, Vanessa has led initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations and managed operating budgets exceeding $300 million. Today, she brings that experience to privately held businesses seeking sustainable growth, stronger operations, and long-term value.