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Tim Mueller

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Managing Partner and Co-Founder at IT ExchangeNet

Tim Mueller is President and Co-Founder of IT ExchangeNet, driving the firm's strategic growth. Previously, he served as CEO of Phylogy, a Silicon Valley startup that achieved a spot on the Inc. 500 list and was acquired by Actelis Networks in 2011. Earlier, Tim co-founded Vantage One Communications, pioneering internet-based communications, earning Entrepreneur of the Year honors, and eventually selling the company in 1999. Between these ventures, he was Deputy Mayor and Chief Development Officer for Cleveland, Ohio, overseeing over $1 billion in regional development. A lifelong musician, Tim has served on the boards of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as Technology Committee Chair), DigitalC, and Union Home Mortgage. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton.

Nov. 18, 2025

#62: Middle Market M&A: How Founders Maximize Exit Value with Tim Mueller

Understanding how Middle Market M&A works is essential for founders, investors, and dealmakers navigating today’s increasingly competitive acquisition landscape. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, we sit down with Tim Mueller of IT ExchangeNet, a veteran advisor specializing in the $5M–$40…
Guest: Tim Mueller