Testimonials
"Kenny has been a long time advisor to Hopstop.com, the leading online provider of public transit directions. His proven track record of building value for investors and management alike has been influential in our strategic thinking. Kenny’s understanding and knowledge in consumer Internet, mobile applications and its sub-sectors is very strong. He not only knows what the customer wants today, but what the customer wants tomorrow. His services have included advice in capital raising, business development and corporate development since the company’s inception. Kenny is a trusted adviser and a pleasure to work with in such a role."
Joe Meyer
CEO and President
Hopstop.com
"No one has a better track record of building value and improving business performance than Kenny Helfer. I have known Kenny for over 12 years now. His contribution was as substantive as any executive that I ever worked with. The businesses that he created and grew for us, both organically and through follow-on acquisitions is what helped make IDT a multi-billion dollar company. His broad knowledge of M&A and ability to evaluate investment opportunities is what makes Kenny so unique and gifted. Kenny successfully executed on its "buy or build" strategy in the numerous areas he led. Whether it was at Net2phone, Winstar Communications, IDT Entertainment, or the Venture Capital Division, his leadership and expertise in operating efficiencies, team building, strategy execution, and entrepreneurship, Kenny’s impact was at the highest level. Kenny’s keen sense of the characteristics of markets and trends is what separated him from the rest, both quantitative and qualitative. He is the consummate professional and equally important is his impeccable integrity. His is also one of the most likeable and trustworthy guys anybody will ever meet."
Ira Greenstein
President
IDT Corporation
"While heading up Net2Phone, Kenny was instrumental is developing a multi-million global telephony business from the ground up. Kenny’s strategic guidance pre-IPO helped us understand the areas of business to focus on and discipline our priorities. He is by far the best business and corporate development executive I know. If not for Kenny’s contribution, Net2Phone would not have had the value in the marketplace, pre and post IPO. His unique, unbiased perspective went a long way in helping us forge our exit strategy to AT&T and enterprise value. There are fewer harder working people out there than Kenny. His consulting expertise and sophisticated approaches will have an enormous impact to the needs of all of his clients, both current and future."
Mordy Rothberg
Executive Vice President
Strategy & Corporate Development, Net2Phone Inc.
"My partner and I have worked with Kenny and his team for quite some time now. His team has provided extensive financial analysis in all lines of our business. They are also exceptional in realizing that making a decision to review offers and partnerships was not the same as making decisions to divest. His team’s no pressure approach and ability to clearly outline the facts throughout the process was a calming and appreciated quality. His approach is all about strategic value and synergistic opportunities."
Michael Kearney
Principal and Managing Partner
Amerigrow Recycling Corp
"Kenny Helfer has been a valued contributor to the growth of Market7 through his Erbeca Management Consulting efforts. He has guided us towards the most productive markets for our growth, advised on what to prioritize in development to best distinguish ourselves, and introduced us to a range of important customer relations in the agency and large corporate worlds. On top of the benefits his energy, insight and solid base of experience and relationships, working with Kenny is a true pleasure."
Seth Kenvin
Founder and CEO
Market7
"Kenny Helfer’s ability to construct and handle a complex three-way transaction while acting as a neutral third party is unique. Representing our interest as buyers was so impressive, while ushering the interested seller to the table simultaneously. Kenny’s keen sense of identifying an attractive niche platform at an early stage was what made the deal be so desirable to our investment group. With Kenny’s guidance and execution we closed our deal in less than 4 months and hope to utilize Kenny and his team's expertise in the future."
Yaron Galai
Founder of Outbrain.com
Founder of Quigo (acquired by AOL)
"Besides Ken's refreshing approach to thinking through a business opportunity, not many realize Kenny Helfer has an encyclopedic knowledge of college and pro sports, as well as the businesses that encompass them. I recently approached Kenny on behalf of my firm to consult on a sports marketing opportunity. His detailed approach and quick ability to synthesize all the facets of the deal helped us form a strong opinion on how to guide our client. All this under a very tight deadline to deliver the goods."
Israel Garber
Executive Creative Director
EuroRSCG Advertising, New York