Leadership Team
Speros Margetis, Ph.D.; Co-Founder
Sridhar Gogineni Ph.D., CFA, CVA; Co-Founder
Sridhar Gogineni Ph.D., CFA, CVA; Co-Founder
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Margetis bridges the gap between complex financial theory and practical business growth. He specializes in identifying the "hidden" drivers of value in a company, providing owners with a roadmap to increase their exit price long before the sale.
Key Credentials & Distinctions
- U.S. Navy Veteran: Brin
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Margetis bridges the gap between complex financial theory and practical business growth. He specializes in identifying the "hidden" drivers of value in a company, providing owners with a roadmap to increase their exit price long before the sale.
Key Credentials & Distinctions
- U.S. Navy Veteran: Brings the discipline, precision, and steady judgment of military service to every client engagement.
- Ph.D. in Finance and MBA from the University of South Florida.
- MIT Executive Education: Completed advanced programs in Entrepreneurship, Finance for Technical Executives, and Product Strategy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- SAP Certified Business Associate: Pairs financial expertise with technical command of ERP systems, helping businesses use real-time information to maximize enterprise value.
- 20+ Years Experience: Deep expertise in due diligence, business growth roadmaps, and valuation for companies at all development stages.
- Active Mentor: Heavily involved in the Tampa Bay business ecosystem, guiding startups and established firms alike.
Email: smargetis@s2bizconsultants.com
Sridhar Gogineni Ph.D., CFA, CVA; Co-Founder
Sridhar Gogineni Ph.D., CFA, CVA; Co-Founder
Sridhar Gogineni Ph.D., CFA, CVA; Co-Founder
Dr. Gogineni brings the rigor of a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the specialized focus of a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) to every project. His work centers on the situations where the numbers get contested - shareholder disputes, venture-stage investments, complex ownership structures - and on ensuring every conclusion is
Dr. Gogineni brings the rigor of a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the specialized focus of a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) to every project. His work centers on the situations where the numbers get contested - shareholder disputes, venture-stage investments, complex ownership structures - and on ensuring every conclusion is backed by defensible data.
Key Credentials & Distinctions
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®): The leading global designation in investment analysis and portfolio management.
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA): A premier accreditation for business valuation specialists, covering private-company valuation and litigation support.
- Ph.D. in Finance (University of Oklahoma) & MS in Financial Economics (Ohio University).
- Associate Professor of Finance, University of Tampa: Teaches graduate and undergraduate finance, including analytics in finance.
- Thought Leader: Research published in leading academic finance journals, featured in outlets including the Wall Street Journal, and presented at 50+ national and international conferences.
- Specialized Expertise: Deep experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, REITs, and Corporate Governance.
- Small Business Advisory: Served as a consultant at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), advising owner-operated companies on capital raising and cash flow management.