About Us

VentureXpert Advisors is a nimble executive consulting firm specializing in high-growth strategies.

We draw on a peerless group of subject-matter experts & experienced executives to help businesses grow smarter. From start-up to scale-up, we work with leaders at small- to medium-sized companies to navigate the messy middle and emerge with the business they envision.

Emily

Founder, CEO

For the past 11 years, Emily Finkelstein has worked as a C-level executive delivering big wins for technology companies. As the COO of the Inc. 500 company NextLot, she equipped auctioneers with the best technology and strategies to achieve unparalleled success and grow their businesses. As the co-founder of Tourpedo, she created a new way for music fans to watch their favorite artists’ concerts via livestream. Most recently as the CEO of BidNTime, she provided retailers, dealers, and manufacturers a way to utilize the auction method to liquidate assets.

In these roles, Emily gained deep expertise in business strategy, people management, and organizational development, particularly in the technology, SaaS services, and marketing sectors. She developed a strong interest in helping other companies find the most effective ways to build and scale their businesses, just as she had done in her past ventures.

Now, as the CEO and founder of VentureXpert Advisors, Emily gets to do just that. She and her dream team of subject-matter experts serve as a one-stop shop for all of a business’s consulting needs. They know from experience how to overcome common challenges such as not having enough hours in the day to get everything done, and navigating the “messy middle” between having to find the right resources and continually searching for top-talent.

Emily and her team are more than consultants. They are partners in helping their clients grow their businesses.

Emily kicked off her career in business and technology as an online operations and sales specialist at Google. The alignment of her passion, skill set, and entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive her career.

Emily holds a degree in business marketing and management from the Indiana University (IU) Kelley School of Business and a degree in Sports Marketing & Management from the School of Public Health. She sits on the board of IU’s Center of Excellence for Women in Technology and is a member of the Indiana University Angel network and the IU Founders and Funders.

Norman

Chief Advisor

Perhaps Emily inherited her entrepreneurial spirit from her father, Norman, who has more than 50 years of experience running and starting his own companies. For six years, Norman served as the president of the metalworking machinery dealership, All State Machinery Corp. He went on to found NPF Industries Ltd., which dealt with the brokerage, sale, liquidation, and auction of metalworking equipment.

As online auctions emerged, Norman found himself frustrated with the options available because none allowed operators like him to promote their own brands. He filled that gap in the market by founding the pioneering Inc. 500 company NextLot, which quickly grew into a multi-million-dollar company. Norman has had a successful career, and he knows what it takes to make small and medium-sized businesses reach their full potential. He sees working with the next generation of entrepreneurs as his way of giving back.

Testimonials

Testimonial

— Linda Spencer, Sr. Business Lead at Google

“I had the pleasure of working with Emily during her time working at Google. Emily and I worked on a team together responsible for the growth and satisfaction of a set list of clients. Without fail, Emily always showed dedication to the success of her clients and it showed in the relationships she was able to build with them. Her clients trusted her, knew Emily had a strong understanding of Search Engine Marketing, and truly had their best interests in mind. Emily's knowledge of the industry and dedication to success would be a truly complementary asset to any client.”

-- Corey Vodicka, Former Employee

“During my time working with Emily she was focused on investing in my growth as a young professional. It’s safe to say that this exudes the type of person Emily is. She has a strong depth of entrepreneurial knowledge which she leveraged to coach and mentor me throughout my internship. Since, Emily has been a constant source of support, guidance, and friendship that has helped to mold my professional career. There’s few people who have the patience, trust, and work ethic that I observed of Emily during my time at Bidntime.”

— Brittany Pais, Director, Customer Experience at inMotionNow

“Emily Finkelstein is one of the strongest leaders, connectors, and problem solvers that I've ever met. When you need something done right, when you need one plus one to equal three, Emily will assemble and lead the team to accomplish the task at hand. Emily uses her quick brilliance and problem solving skills to dig deep and keep a 10,000 ft view at the same time. She has never met a stranger, but instead makes everyone she meets feel like a friend and ally. As a result, she has a ready network of colleagues with the tactical skills to accomplish her goal. And anytime I have a challenge to overcome and consult Emily on it, she not only solves the problem fully, but in a way that achieves an even greater result than I would have ever been able to imagine on my own.”

- Aaron Fields, President at American Family Care of Fuquay-Varina

“Along with many others in our community, I have always looked up to Emily as among the best and brightest entrepreneurs! I was lucky enough to be a part of an extremely valuable round table group, orchestrated by Emily for young professionals to brainstorm and create new ideas. I would highly recommend any and everyone work with Emily in any capacity. I could not possible speak more highly of her integrity as well as her business acumen.”

-- Zac Kelton, Senior Associate, Patent Law, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

“I had the opportunity to see Emily in action as the leader of a group designed to help young professionals discuss their business problems. Emily was quick to understand the unique business challenges of each participant and provide thoughtful guidance to each individual. Even though participants faced a variety of different challenges spanning several industries, Emily was able to draw on her own experiences as a business owner to provide creative solutions from which many participants derived immediate benefits. Because of Emily's mentorship, the business group was a valuable experience that provided me with tools that I still continue to use.”