MERIDIAN 84 PARTNERS WITH SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS READY TO EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF ACCELERATED GROWTH AND FUTURE-PROOFED SUCCESS.

Founders Abhi Golhar and Dr. Phillip Hearn are passionate advocates for the potential of small businesses to drive economic growth and transform communities. Their Midwest roots and experience in business development fueled their vision to create a strategic partnership firm that supports and invests in the future of small business America.

Meridian 84 serves as a bridge between business leaders and investment opportunities, providing the necessary support and resources for greater financial success and long-term sustainability. Our ethos is rooted in our desire to see your vision, values, and impact be fully realized and sustained from generation to generation.

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Our Values

Speak Human

Can we get down with investment terms, complex financial structures, and legal jargon? Yes, but that’s not how we do business. First and foremost, we focus on clear, simple, and effective communication. No egos, just results.

Education and empowerment

We go a step further in our partnerships to equip small business leaders with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to make empowered decisions for their business’s next chapter.

Shared vision

We seek alignment with our partners’ visions and values, recognizing that a strong partnership requires a synergistic approach to growth and success.

Community impact

Small businesses power local economies. They offer jobs, contribute to the culture and identity of a community, and drive economic growth. When small businesses thrive, communities thrive.

Lean into doubt

We see doubt as something to be harnessed, not banished. It’s the catalyst for innovation and growth, pushing us to rest in our awareness and discover new possibilities.

Legacy building

We preserve and build upon the legacies of our partners, honoring each business’s unique DNA and community impact. We’re not interested in bulldozing the magic already there – we strive to amplify it.

The Team

Approachable, High-Impact Investors for Small Business America

ABHI GOLHAR

Managing Partner

Dr.Phillip Hearn

Managing Partner

JOHN WILEY

Chief of Strategy and Talent Development

Rahul Varshneya

Chief Technology Officer

Chris Ragland

Advisor, Chief Investment Officer

Ariel Schiffer

Director of Marketing
& Community

Brandie Scott

Client Success

Kait Wallace

Administrative Coordinator

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Resources and opportunities to unlock strategic clarity and drive confident decision-making in your next business move.

Do you enjoy growing small-medium sized businesses, expanding operations, and identifying solutions to hard problems?

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MERIDIAN 84 ADVISORS

The Foundation of Meridian 84’s Approach: The Strategy Behind
Our Success

Through years of successful partnerships with small business owners, we’ve discovered 84 key points in the business operating system. Method 84 is a proven framework that dives deep into the core of a business, identifying pain points and opportunities for growth and developing a roadmap to success. Designed for small business owners, Method 84 is the fast track to achieving strategic clarity and making confident decisions for long-term success.

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METHOD 84

Through years of successful partnerships with small business owners, we’ve discovered 84 key points in the business operating system. Method 84 is a proven framework that dives deep into the core of a business, identifying pain points and opportunities for growth and developing a roadmap to success. Designed for small business owners, Designed for small business owners, confident decisions for long-term success.

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LUDINGTON LABS

Experience The Lab: A New Approach to Leadership Development

The Lab is a pioneering leadership development retreat that harnesses the power of shared experiences and self-reflection to facilitate meaningful and transformational growth. Join Meridian 84 portfolio companies and other top business leaders for an immersive, curated retreat that will forever change how you lead and live.

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