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Karl Taft

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Business Advisor at Transworld Business Advisors of Dallas / Fort Worth Central
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Karl Taft is an M&A Advisor with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, successfully exiting three ventures, including a NASDAQ IPO. An accomplished and science-savvy strategist, he leverages his background in chemistry (MS) and business (MBA) to guide owners in maximizing their companys value for a successful sale.

Outside of work, Karl is dedicated to non-profits focused on animal welfare and supporting the disadvantaged. He enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two teenage sons in Dallas. He is passionate about creating and scaling businesses while mentoring other entrepreneurs globally.

He holds patents for conjugated anti-microbial and anti-cancer compounds, reflecting his deep background in chemical innovation.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Business Advisor
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Business Exit Strategies
His entire career is now focused on guiding business owners through the process of preparing for and selling their companies, drawing from his own successful exits.
Business Valuation
He emphasizes helping owners understand the true value of their business as a critical first step and frequently discusses the art of proper valuation in his posts.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Business Advisor
Transworld Business Advisors of Dallas / Fort Worth Central
5-2024 - 3-2025
Director
Project AnimalAid
1-2017 - 6-2024
Former Owner, Advisor
Wellert Trucking
5-2020
Strategic Business Advisor
BCR Business Consulting Resources, Inc.
1-2015 - 1-2019
Founder and President
KT Chemicals
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Education
1998 - 2000
MBA
Portland State University
1995 - 1996
MS
Oregon Health & Science University
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