Brian Hilgendorf

Brian Hilgendorf is a seasoned consultant and entrepreneur with extensive experience in financial frameworks, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and business model analysis. As the Founding Principal of Hilgendorf & Associates since 1990, Brian has mentored and advised numerous entrepreneurial ventures. Currently, Brian serves as an advisor for Privacy Dynamics Inc., a contract CFO for Giving Compass, and Chief Financial Officer for Optio3 Inc. Brian's previous roles include interim CEO and board member for the Microsoft Alumni Network, founder of Brilliance Enterprises, and CFO for multiple startups, including Jobalign Inc. and Validar, Inc. Brian holds a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University, along with prior studies in Civil Engineering.