LOUD Collective

06/19/2025

Dr. Tarul Kode Joins LOUD Collective as Executive Growth Partner

LOUD Collective is excited to announce that Tarul Kode, PharmD is joining the team as an Executive Growth Partner. Dr. Kode is a dynamic executive leader, co-founder, board member, advisor, and angel investor with over twenty years of business building with heart.

“Tarul brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, operational depth, and values-driven leadership that reflects how we operate at LOUD—leading with heart, trust, and intention.” — Buffy Alegria, Co-Founder of LOUD Collective

As an Executive Growth Partner, Dr. Kode is responsible for guiding and advising our clients through LOUD Acceleration—a strategic business valuation and acceleration platform designed to enhance business growth and maximize value.

Dr. Tarul is Co-Founder of Naviday Health, the first personalized consumer healthcare record backed by AI, blockchain technology, and evidence-based guidelines to empower patients to track their symptoms, medication adherence, and comprehensive insights.

As Co-Founder of Ellipsis Health Leadership, she propels early-stage companies forward to scale and transform human-centered care while also serving as a board member and advisor for several pioneering organizations, including: Executive Women in Bio, Women Leaders of the World/How Women Lead, CSweetener/HLTH Foundation, Springboard Enterprises, and more.

Dr. Tarul holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy (cum laude), completed Harvard Medical School’s Executive Global Health Care Leaders Program (cohort 1), and the VC University program through University of California, Berkeley - School of Law/NVCA/Venture Forward. She has been named in the 2025 BLOC100 list, in recognition of 100 of the most impactful women of color and allies in biopharma, healthcare, and the life sciences.

"Dr. Tarul Kode's acceptance as Executive Growth Partner for LOUD Acceleration marks a significant step forward for us. Her expertise in leveraging data and insights will empower businesses to scale effectively and maximize their value." — Paula Marez, COO of LOUD Collective

Tarul resides in the Greater Seattle area with her two children and dog. Family adventures include lots of basketball, teen drama, bad jokes, and international travel/cultural immersion. In her ‘me’ time, Tarul enjoys all genres of reading and music, satire, skiing, and international horror films.

About LOUD Collective

This week Inc. Magazine announced LOUD Collective’s acquisition of Max Value Advisors. https://1l.ink/JW6XXK4

LOUD Collective is now the only unified value‑creation ecosystem that wraps fractional executives, scalable capital, cultural transformation, and data‑backed acceleration around growth‑stage companies—quickly turning bold vision into measurable enterprise value.

06/19/2025

LOUD Collective Announces Mike Ciulla as Strategic Growth Advisor in Boston

LOUD Collective is excited to announce that Mike Ciulla is joining the team as a Strategic Growth Advisor. With over a decade of experience in driving growth for top technology companies, Mike brings a wealth of expertise in go-to-market strategy, demand generation, marketing analytics, sales development, and revenue operations.

“We are thrilled to announce Mike Ciulla as our Strategic Growth Advisor at LOUD Collective. His extensive experience in go-to-market strategies and proven business development track record perfectly aligns with our mission to enhance our business value ecosystem. As we kick off our Boston location, Mike's passion for helping businesses grow and scale will be instrumental in guiding our clients through every stage of their journey, from revenue generation to successful exit." — Aaron Boggs, CEO of LOUD Collective.

🔶In his previous role at Okendo, Mike successfully led go-to-market initiatives across various channels. He played a key role in developing the company's revenue model and OKRs, creating growth models that aligned the GTM team.

🔶Before his tenure at Okendo, Mike transformed the sales development organization at Workable, where his leadership resulted in a remarkable growth, surpassing top-of-funnel growth targets and driving new business.

🔶At mabl Mike spearheaded the company's go-to-market efforts, overseeing brand messaging, content strategy, analytics, and advertising. His strategic initiatives not only secured a Series B round of financing but also supported the growth of mabl's marketing function, contributing to over $2M in annual recurring revenue.

🔶At Logentiries, Mike built and managed demand generation and business development programs that fueled rapid growth. By optimizing processes and leading targeted initiatives, leading growth and its successful acquisition by Rapid7.

With a proven track record in building high-impact marketing and sales teams, optimizing revenue processes, and executing successful go-to-market strategies, Mike is poised to be a valuable asset to LOUD Collective as we continue to support lower to middle market companies in accelerating their market and revenue growth.

Mike resides in the Greater Boston Area with his wife and two children, where family adventures are a regular part of life. In his spare time, Mike enjoys restoring vintage guitars, blending craftsmanship with a love for music and the unique history of each instrument. When not working or in his workshop, you’ll likely find him bass fishing or exploring the outdoors with his family and their two playful dogs.

06/17/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞'𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Max Value Advisors, marking the launch of the LOUD Acceleration Platform!

Released as an exclusive in an Inc. Magazine article by Tor Constantino, MBA, this strategic move allows us to amplify our mission: to accelerate the growth of lower to middle market companies through an ecosystem of business building value.

At LOUD Collective, we are addressing a critical issue: 98% of businesses don’t know their worth. Our platform not only showcases the current value of a business but also provides insights and specific initiatives into its potential future valuation.

As we face the Silver Tsunami, with up to 75% of Baby Boomer businesses expected to change hands in the next five years, we are uniquely positioned to help these companies maximize their value.

We're excited to welcome Kyle McCord and the entire Max Value Advisors team to The Collective. The speed with which we completed this acquisition underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting our growing roster partners and clients.

LOUD Collective now integrates:
🔶LOUD Ventures
🔶LOUD Lift
🔶LOUD CXO
🔶LOUD Acceleration

Co-Founder Navin Goyal MD did a great job in his interview with Inc. Magazine explaining the heart of LOUD Collective,

"𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓-𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈.”

https://www.inc.com/tor-constantino/why-having-a-little-bit-of-fear-can-help-attract-investors/91201809

Admitting that you need help with your business could be music to the ears of Navin Goyal and the LOUD Collective.

06/10/2025

We're Hiring Strategic Growth Advisors in Tampa, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Charlotte.

LOUD Collective is seeking high-performing, entrepreneurial-minded, strong business acumen, Strategic Growth Advisors to join our mission of helping Entrepreneurs, Founders and Business Owners to maximize their value.

This role is relationship driven, commission-based, and ideal for someone who is passionate about creating meaningful connections and making an impact for business owners in the world of growth, valuation, acquisitions, and transition planning.

A strong business acumen is necessary, understanding the growth stages of lower to middle market businesses. Building relationships with companies and organizations that want to grow and scale, you will take them through our proprietary business value assessment.

If you know someone that would potentially be interested:
🔶Apply here: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/cead8c2c
or Send your CV to [email protected]

06/09/2025

Our founder Navin Goyal shares some wisdom about what it takes to be a servant leader and why it is so important.

05/30/2025

The venture capital sector is facing a period of stagnation driven by 3 key things:
1. Reliance on traditional models
2. Limited adaptability to new market needs.
3. Lack of purposeful investment strategies.

Traditional models often fail to integrate emerging technologies and innovative solutions, resulting in a slow-paced evolution within the industry. Moreover, adaptability issues arise when firms are unable to pivot quickly in response to changing market demands, thus missing out on potential opportunities.

Most critically, many venture capital firms continue to focus primarily on profit without considering the broader impact of their investments, leading to a lack of purposeful strategies that address social and global challenges.

LOUD Ventures, however, presents a stark contrast by actively redefining the venture capital landscape. Through the LOUD Collective, we integrate capital, leadership, and ex*****on into a unified ecosystem that accelerates growth and innovation. This approach not only fosters sustainable business development but also emphasizes creating meaningful impact. By aligning investments with purpose, LOUD Ventures ensures that capital is not just deployed for financial return but also to solve real-world problems and drive substantial value.

Join us in reshaping the future of venture capital through strategic innovation and impactful investment.

05/28/2025

Business transformation involves overcoming various "speed-bump" challenges that require strategic interventions. Here are the top 5:

1. **Cultural Resistance:** Organizations often face resistance to change from within. Developing a culture that embraces adaptability is key.

2. **Lack of Clear Strategy:** Establishing a clear and actionable strategic plan is essential for guiding transformation efforts effectively.

3. **Limited Resources:** Transformative initiatives can be resource-intensive, necessitating efficient allocation and management of available resources.

4. **Ineffective Leadership:** Effective leadership is critical for steering transformation. It involves aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals.

5. **Technology Integration:** Successfully integrating new technologies requires alignment with business objectives and processes.

The LOUD Lift arm of LOUD Collective provides insights and solutions to address these challenges, offering expertise in leadership, strategy, and technology alignment to support business transformation efforts.

05/19/2025

Hello Founders, Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Visionary Leaders!We’re thrilled to invite you to our next LOUD Lift for Founders — a LinkedIn live community event taking place on Thursday, May 22 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST.📣 Everyone is welcome — come join us and help spread the word!https://www.linkedin.com/events/7330234335591129088/about/

05/16/2025

WARNING: Puns and cliches ahead. Buckle up!

🚥🏎️ LOUD Collective doesn't just accelerate businesses; we put the pedal to the metal! We're like the turbo boost button in your favorite racing game—taking your company from zero to sixty in record time. With us, there's no pit stop too tough, and every lap is a victory lap. Let's leave those business hurdles in the dust!

LOUD Collective exists to accelerate startups, growth-stage companies, and visionaries. We’re here to help you build it faster and stronger.🏁

In all seriousness we had a fantastic time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday. We loved hanging out with over 40 businesses from Chicago, Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, and of course Indianapolis.

05/16/2025

What a great time we had out at the Indy 500 Practice today!
Thank you to all the colleagues and partners who came out and joined us today.

05/07/2025

**Why Fractional Executives Make Sense in the Current Economy**

In today’s competitive business environment with the current economic outlook, companies are leveraging fractional executives for strategic leadership, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.

💼 **Cost-Effective Expertise**
Fractional executives provide high-level expertise without the full-time salary burden, allowing resource allocation to other critical areas.

🔄 **Flexibility and Scalability**
Their adaptability helps businesses remain agile, adjusting involvement as needed to navigate dynamic environments.

🌟 **Access to Top Talent**
Fractional executives bring invaluable insights and guidance, leveraging experience to drive strategic initiatives.

🔍 **Objective Perspective**
They offer unbiased viewpoints, crucial for identifying blind spots and refining strategies.

⚡ **Speed of Implementation**
Their experience allows quick integration and swift, effective change implementation.

Incorporating fractional executives (FlexExecs™ ) balances guidance with financial prudence, driving sustainable growth and innovation for long-term success.

05/05/2025

Founders, Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Leaders, check out this great LinkedIn Live community event coming this Thursday!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/loud-capital_hello-founders-entrepreneurs-investors-activity-7325191359550652416--4_b