ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ACQUISITION

Altli Holdings

I'm searching for an exceptional business to acquire and operate in Ohio. I'm looking for owners who care deeply about the future of their company, their employees, and the legacy they've built.

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OUR VISION

Finding the right business, with the right owner, at the right time.

I'm Scott Talley, a seasoned operations leader with over a decade of experience scaling high-growth businesses at Lyft and Favor. I bring a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on operational rigor — and I'm actively searching for the right business to acquire, operate, and grow.

My ideal partner is a business owner who is ready to transition but cares deeply about what happens next — to the company, the employees, the customers, and the community. I'm not looking to flip or strip a business. I want to step in as operator, build on what you've created, and carry your legacy forward with the same care you've invested.

ACQUISITION CRITERIA

What We Look For

I'm looking for strong businesses led by owners who value their legacy, the continued success of the company, and the well-being of their employees and customers.

Characteristics

•Owner seeking to transition who values the business's future
•Strong management team or small, skilled workforce
•Demonstrated competitive advantage with growth potential
•Loyal client and supplier relationships worth preserving

Focus Areas & Geography

•B2B Professional Services
•Fintech & Payments
•IT / SaaS Solutions
•Compliance-Driven Sectors
→Ohio & Cleveland Metro focus

Financial Profile

EBITDA RANGE

$200K – $500K

•Track record of profitability
•Self-funded with equity partners
•Recurring or stable revenue preferred

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

A Thoughtful Path to Transition

I understand that deciding to sell your business is deeply personal. You want to know the buyer will take care of your employees, honor your customers, and respect what you've built. That's exactly the kind of owner I'm looking for — and the kind of buyer I aim to be.

Introduction

We get to know each other and your business to establish a potential fit. You gain comfort with me and my approach to ownership.

Evaluation

I conduct a preliminary analysis of the company, opportunity, and market. Together we align on the path forward, including roles and responsibilities.

Due Diligence

A detailed review of the business — financial, operational, legal, and tax. Together we finalize the terms and prepare for a smooth transition.

Transaction

We finalize legal agreements and I step in as the new operator — ensuring continuity for your employees, clients, and partners.

ABOUT SCOTT

Scott Talley

Founder & Managing Partner, Altli Holdings

I'm a strategic business operations leader with over 10 years of experience scaling high-growth marketplaces at Lyft and Favor Delivery. I specialize in bridging Strategy and Execution — partnering with Product, Engineering, and Analytics leaders to turn ambiguous goals into shipped products.

My background spans the full operational lifecycle — from defining zero-to-one launch strategies for new business lines to architecting the operational frameworks that allow teams to scale. At Lyft, I managed distributed teams of 30+ across five states with a $5.7M quarterly budget, drove $1.3M in profit through workflow automation, and established national best practices adopted by 40+ sites.

I'm a proponent of operational excellence, leveraging advanced data skills (SQL, Tableau, Python) to drive decision-making and build high-performing, virtual-first cultures. I'm currently pursuing my MBA at Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead School of Management) while executing my self-funded search for the right business to acquire and operate.

MBA, Case Western Reserve

10+ Years at Lyft

Cleveland, OH

ADVISORY TEAM

Backed by Experience

I'm supported by a team of seasoned investors, operators, and advisors who bring decades of experience in acquisitions, operations, and business growth.