Lowell Ricklefs

Lowell Ricklefs is an experienced investor and mentor with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, particularly focused on B2B SaaS companies. As the founder of Traction Advising M&A, Lowell has been instrumental in facilitating company sales since 2015. Currently serving as an investor and mentor at multiple organizations including Ascend, Graham & Walker, Founders Co-op, Techstars, and Nomadic Minds, Lowell supports diverse entrepreneurial initiatives, especially those founded by women and non-binary individuals. Leadership roles also include chairing the Education Committee at the Alliance of Angels and providing advisory services to eventcore and Branded Research, Inc., both of which were successfully acquired. Lowell holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.