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Paul Giannamore

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Member at YPO
📍 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Paul Giannamore is the Managing Director of The Potomac Company, recognized as a leading global authority on M&A and valuation, particularly within the pest control industry. A Cornell University graduate, his prior experience includes roles in technology investment banking at Credit Suisse and private equity at American Capital. People often describe him as detail-oriented, incredibly smart, and intelligent.

Paul is a member of YPO, with affiliations in the Philippines and Puerto Rico chapters, reflecting his global business perspective. He is an active content creator, hosting "The Boardroom Buzz" podcast and a YouTube channel where he shares his M&A expertise and market commentary, aiming to educate business owners on building value and navigating exits.

He founded his M&A advisory firm, Potomac, at the age of 25 after identifying a need for better founder representation in deal-making.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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M&A Advisory
Leads a global M&A advisory firm with a specialized focus on the pest control and recurring revenue service industries, advising on over $10 billion in transactions.
Business Valuation
Frequently discusses valuation on his podcast and video series, emphasizing that it's driven by buyer psychology and storytelling, not just numbers.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Member
YPO
3-2003
Managing Director
The Potomac Company
2001 - 2003
Senior Associate
American Capital
1999 - 2001
Senior Analyst
Credit Suisse
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Media appearances

Paul Giannamore Unfiltered: Hustling Out of Chicago, Cracking Wall Street, and Building POTOMAC M&A. Featured in Podcast.co (The Boardroom Buzz)
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Paul Giannamore, Founder of Potomac M&A Advisors LLC. Featured in Potomac Company (official website)
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Education
BS
Cornell University
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Stanford University
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