Connor Paskoff

About

Connor was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended the University of Maryland, College Park, for both his undergraduate degree in Finance and International Business and his Master's degree in Finance. Before starting university, Connor worked with an international logistics firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which drove his interest in Finance and international business.

Education

University of Maryland, College Park, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Major:  Graduate in Masters of Finance; Undergraduate in Finance & International Business

Experience

Before joining Benchmark, Connor served as a Finance Associate for a financial consulting firm where he worked with Private equity-owned and Venture-backed businesses with top-line revenue up to $100M. Working with these businesses, Connor has worked with C-Suite executives, private equity firms, and business owners to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting. In this role, he built and maintained various financial models, leading to increases in EBITDA for the firms and higher valuations. Connor assisted with the pre-and post-merger processes for Private Equity acquisitions. Additionally, Connor served as an Investment Associate for a Venture Capital Fund and Angel Syndicate group, where he conducted the due diligence and analysis of hundreds of businesses, leading to millions in invested capital. Before those positions, Connor worked in technology sales and operations with DC-based startups in government procurement, where he worked with Fortune 500 businesses and government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.

Passion

Connor is dedicated to assisting business owners in achieving their aspirations, whether through facilitating the sale of their established ventures or securing capital to launch and expand new enterprises.