Tommy Toy

Past

President & Founder at PBT Consulting
CFO/Controller at QDM Company/Solar Planet
CFO Controller at Pacific Surgical Innovations

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Education

Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University

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Industry

Venture Capital & Private Equity

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Tommy Toy’s Summary

My core areas of expertise are: STRATEGY, BUSINESS PLANNING and VENTURE CAPITAL

Nearly 30 years broad industry, business and consulting experience. Manufacturing, retail/whole, distribution, indoor tanning, professional services, advertising agency, TV and radio broadcasting, software, wireless and Internet, including the latest in Web 2.0 technologies.

Creative and strategic marketing guru. An expert at developing business and marketing strategies and tactics for both startups and existing businesses. I bring focus, organization and strong problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills when I work with entrepreneurs and business owners.

I specialize in working with embryonic and early stage businesses because they need the most help getting organized, developing a successful business model, business structure, strategic and tactical plan so that you can grow into a successful business enterprise that can effectively compete in the marketplace.

I advise entrepreneurs and business owners with their decision-making: on strategy, marketing, finances, operations, manufacturing, distribution, technology, organization serve as their venture capital advisor and facilitator

I am a generalist with extensive private industry and business consulting experience in many industries, so chances are very good that I understand your industry space and can provide valuable advice and assistance with the business issues and challenges you face every day.

I serve as your advisor and mentor and coach so that you are ready to meet with potential investors, avoid common pitfalls and can confidently pitch your deal or venture. I will also review and evaluate all term sheets, contracts and agreements and with you, make recommendations and assist you in final negotiations to insure a successful funding.

Tommy Toy’s Specialties:

Specialize in business startups and companies in different stages of development. Industries include retail, foodservice, automotive, hospitality, tourism, wireless, software, Internet including Web 2.0, children's edutainment, natural foods and medicines, phamaceuticals, eTraining and personal services. Prior experience in monetizing inventions, licensing, franchising, RE investments and land developments.

Tommy Toy’s Experience

President & Founder

PBT Consulting

(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

January 2003 — 2009 (6 years )
CFO/Controller

QDM Company/Solar Planet

(Consumer Services industry)

July 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 6 months)

Led the finance and accounting functions for a very diversified and growing distributor of the Dr. Muller brand of indoor tanning salon equipment and operator of Solar Planet, a chain of indoor tanning salons with numerous locations throughout the US. Served the principals in various capacities including strategic planning, strategic marketing and raising venture capital to sustain QDM/Solar Planet's fast growth.
CFO Controller

Pacific Surgical Innovations

(Medical Devices industry)

July 1996 — December 1998 (2 years 6 months)

Managed and supervised all accounting, finance, HR and general administration. A real task master, managed and supervised PSI's relocation and instrumental in raising approximately $2 million in capital that included bank lines of credit and equipment lease financing to sustain PSI's incredible growth and expansion. Saw sales increase from $4 million to nearly $10 million during my tenure. PSI was acquired by Cardinal Medical in early 1999 so I moved on and assumed the CFO/Controller post at QDM/Solar Planet.

Tommy Toy’s Education

Golden Gate University

MBA , Finance and Marketing , 1978 — 1982

Finished in the top 5% of my class. Missed summa cum lade by half a point.
Golden Gate University

BA , Accounting , 1971 — 1978