Brian Sullivan

Co-Founder and Director at ForwardLine Financial

Brian Sullivan has a diverse work experience. Brian is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Five Oceans Capital since 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Partner at Troy Capital Partners starting from 2016. Brian also has experience as a Co-Founder and Director at ForwardLine Financial since 2003. In addition, they served as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Guest Lecturer at the University of Southern California from 2004. Furthermore, Brian has been the Owner/CEO of Rolling Oaks Enterprises, LLC since 1997.

Brian Sullivan attended Northwestern University from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication and Media Studies. Brian then pursued further education at the University of Southern California from 1995 to 1997, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree.

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Los Angeles, United States

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ForwardLine Financial

ForwardLine was founded in 2003 by a team of entrepreneurs and finance professionals committed to providing small business owners an alternative financing solution. A nationwide supplier of financing to small businesses, ForwardLine uses technology and non-traditional credit algorithms to finance 98% of U.S. businesses that banks consider too smalland too risky for a business loan. Determined to help small businesses grow, ForwardLine forever changed the small business lending landscape by inventing a viable alternative to traditional lending institutions—one that would provide simple, honest, attainable financing. This new financing model was based on a business’ credit card sales, rather than its assets, and is now widely known as a merchant loan and merchant cash advance. Today, ForwardLine has given thousands of small businesses across the country the freedom to grow with low competitive rates. Applying for a business loan from ForwardLine is fast and simple with their 2-minute online application, instant credit decision, and funding the next business day.