What Makes My Approach Different
• I have a proven track record of acquiring, operating, and growing businesses, drawing on deep expertise in strategy, management, digital marketing, brand building, product development, systems design, operations, and finance
• I operate and build businesses for the long term, focusing on profitable and sustainable growth, while prioritizing values, win-win relationships, integrity, and humility
• To me, business is about people. I prioritize my team, customers, stakeholders, and communities, ensuring the business positively impacts the lives and communities it touches
• Having been an owner-operator, I truly respect the entrepreneurial journey and the legacy of a business. My goal is to ensure a smooth transition, building on the foundation that is already in place
• I invest my own capital alongside a bank loan, and partners for larger deals
Who We Are
Stefan Bozik, Principal
I’m a seasoned entrepreneur and owner operator dedicated to building and growing local businesses that honor their history, values, and community impact. With a background in business development, operations management, managing large teams, and investment banking, I purchased and grew La Matera over eight years with the help of an amazing team, driving 30x revenue growth, remaining profitable every year, and creating a market leading brand. After successfully selling the company, I am now actively seeking my next business.
My entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted and inspired by my parents who ran their own business in NJ for over thirty five years. I love building businesses, the customer experience, and positively impacting the lives of the people the business touches, and the ripple effects this has. I am committed to ensuring local businesses thrive and amplify their impact to create positive benefits for the communities they serve.
Prior to owning and operating La Matera, I received my MBA from the Darden School of Business, managed a team of over 100 employees and three supervisors for McMaster-Carr, started my career in investment banking at Bank of America, and graduated Cum Laude from Wake Forest University.
Outside of work, I am a happily married, fun-loving girl dad of two. I enjoy traveling, spending time at the beach or in nature, cooking, and am a pushover for delicious chips and salsa.