CEO Coaching International Welcomes Intrepid Investment Bankers as Diamond Strategic Partner

Partnership Brings Premier M&A and Strategic Advisory Expertise to Growth-Focused CEOs and Entrepreneurs

MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, proudly welcomes Intrepid Investment Bankers, the middle-market investment banking arm of MUFG, a top ten global financial institution, as its newest Diamond Strategic Partner.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to helping business leaders accelerate growth, create long-term value, and navigate critical strategic decisions with confidence. Through the collaboration, CEO Coaching International's community of CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs will gain access to Intrepid's extensive industry-specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, strategic advisory services.

"Every CEO in our community is driving toward a North Star, and for most of them the day they sell or recapitalize is the day that number gets settled," said Randy Dewey, CEO of CEO Coaching International. "You normally don't get a second attempt at it. Intrepid does this work every day in the middle market, and having them in the room years ahead of a transaction, not ninety days ahead, is how a good outcome becomes a BIG one. That's the whole point of this partnership."

Intrepid Investment Bankers advises founder-led, family-owned, and sponsor-backed businesses across a broad range of industries, helping clients navigate pivotal moments in their growth journey. Backed by the global resources of MUFG, Intrepid combines middle-market specialization with international reach to deliver strategic advice and transaction execution tailored to each client's objectives.

"We are excited to join CEO Coaching International as a Diamond Strategic Partner and support a community of leaders who are committed to growth and continuous improvement," said Ed Bagdasarian, CEO of Intrepid Investment Bankers. "The most important decisions that CEOs make impact enterprise value and these often involve pursuing growth opportunities, evaluating acquisitions, raising capital, or preparing for a future transition. We look forward to sharing our experience and insights to help business owners and leadership teams prepare for and navigate those critical moments with confidence."

As part of the partnership, Intrepid professionals will participate in educational programming, thought leadership initiatives, and member events designed to help CEOs better understand the opportunities and challenges shaping today's business landscape.

"The most successful CEOs are proactive in how they think about growth and capital strategy," said Jonathan Zucker, Managing Director and Head of Capital Advisory at Intrepid Investment Bankers. "Whether a company is exploring strategic acquisitions, considering financing alternatives, planning for succession, or preparing for a liquidity event, having the right advisory team in place can make a profound difference. Through this partnership, we're excited to provide CEO Coaching International members with practical market insights and strategies that help drive long-term value creation."

To learn more about Intrepid, visit https://intrepidib.com/.

To explore the Strategic Partner Program at CEO Coaching International, visit https://ceocoachinginternational.com/about/partners/

About Intrepid Investment Bankers

Intrepid is a specialty investment bank focusing on M&A and capital advisory services for middle market companies. 

Our own entrepreneurial roots, combined with MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), one of the largest financial institutions in the world, unlocks the best of both worlds for our clients: human-centric investment banking at a global scale. 

Our unique culture attracts, develops and retains the best talent in the industry. Through client-centered dealmaking, best-in-class market intelligence, global capital resources, and extensive access to acquirers and capital providers, our bankers work tenaciously to deliver the value in your business beyond conventional metrics. 

About CEO Coaching International

CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, the firm has coached more than 3,500 CEOs and entrepreneurs across 160+ industries and 94 countries. Its coaches—former CEOs, presidents, and executives—have led businesses ranging from startups to over $10 billion, driving double-digit sales and profit growth, many culminating in eight, nine, or ten-figure exits.

Companies that have worked with CEO Coaching International for two years or more have achieved an average revenue CAGR of 22.8%, nearly 2X the U.S. average, and an average EBITDA CAGR of 37.5%, nearly 3X the national benchmark.

Discover how coaching can transform your leadership journey at ceocoachinginternational.com.

SOURCE CEO Coaching International