Co-Founder
Cole Finke
Cole is a lifelong baseball player, former camp counselor and caregiver for kids with special needs. Prior to Elevate, he worked in private equity and investment banking, including at Providence Equity Partners and Barclays, investing in media, youth sports, and education businesses. Cole holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Co-Founder
David Rubenstein
David is a former Division I swimmer at the University of Kentucky and has experience as an instructor in the U.S. and Australia. Prior to Elevate, he worked in private equity and investment banking at Harvest Partners and Perella Weinberg, focusing on scaling multi-location consumer and services businesses. David holds a BBA from the University of Kentucky, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Head of Partnerships
Sean Dever
Sean is a Former D1 gymnast, coach, and multiple-time gym owner. He is the Founder of Express Payroll and Sean Dever, CPA & Associates, supporting youth activities businesses with payroll, accounting, and advisory services. Sean brings decades of experience as a CPA, operator, and former Corporate Controller at leading financial institutions.
Head of Growth & Operations
Owen Clark
Owen is a lifelong hockey player and World Champion skeet shooter who continues to instruct others in his free time. Prior to Elevate, he was a Director at Creo Advisors, where he led strategy, growth, and operational excellence initiatives for companies ranging from $30M to $10B+ in revenue. Owen holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.
Director of Corporate Development and Integrations
Brad Cobb
Brad grew up on the lacrosse field and remains an avid skier, committed to getting as many days on the mountain as he can each winter. Prior to Elevate, he was a consultant at M3 Partners, where he designed growth strategy, led operational improvement initiatives, and simplified payroll, tax, accounting, and other administration functions so companies could focus on their core mission. Brad holds a BBA from the University of Massachusetts.