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My “Growth” Story
My professional journey has been highlighted by influential mentorship and years of collaboration with model servant leaders. Through these interactions, I learned early in my career how operating by certain values and principles has a profound positive impact on individuals, teams, and overall culture that, when combined with the right business practices, will catalyze improved performance and create a rewarding team experience.
I have adopted and applied these beliefs, guidelines, and fundamentals as an executive, which has resulted in achievement and personal fulfillment through meaningful work and connections with hundreds of colleagues who also taught me valuable lessons about business and life. I am truly grateful for each of these relationships, many of which I continue to cultivate today, including professionals who are active partners and resources that can support specific client needs as part of the Pursu Growth Partners team.
I started Pursu Growth Partners with the goal of sharing my expertise with small-cap organizations by providing access to qualified operators to support the execution of custom solutions that foster engagement, inspire, and accelerate business performance through committed partnerships. Our mission is to support our partners in reaching their highest potential for the long term, benefiting each stakeholder and the local community.
With many years of leading businesses and organizations directly, I am energized by each partnership opportunity to Pursu Growth together!
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Ted DeHaan – Principal
Over 15 Years of Executive Leadership Experience
Chief Executive Officer (Private Equity Platform Initiative)
General Manager (private small-cap and Fortune 500)
Divisional Commercial & Quality Leadership (>$250M P&L)
Active board member / Advisor (non-private and private)
Independent Investor (local and regional startups)
Graduate of The Ohio State University (BS – Engineering)
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GIVING BACK
It is more blessed to give than to receive
Pursu’s vision is centered around making a positive impact by helping others. I recently faced the unexpected loss of a friend who profoundly influenced this sense of purpose. We spoke of great visionaries in our community who established organizations supporting important causes that could impact even more lives through the guidance of experienced leaders and additional resources.
To pay tribute to his legacy, 1% of Pursu's net sales are applied directly to a cause that is important to each respective client. Additionally, Pursu is committed to maintaining an engagement to support a non-profit organization at no cost as part of our personal mission to serve.
I welcome you to join Pursu in making a greater difference together through our partnership!