Guiding Growth,Building Legacies.
Brendan Doney
Brendan Doney is an entrepreneur, investor, and operator focused on acquiring and scaling enduring businesses. As the Founder & Managing Partner of Willowbrook Capital, he leads an entrepreneur-led investment firm specializing in profitable, mission-critical software and technology companies serving niche verticals. His mission is to provide business owners with a seamless exit and ownership transition, ensuring their company’s legacy, culture, and future success remain intact.
Brendan understands the high-stakes decisions that come with running and exiting a business. In his twenties, he built and scaled Crosscourt, a tech-enabled basketball performance club, into a multi-million-dollar operation. That experience taught him that business isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people to protect, sustain, and expand what you’ve built.
His background spans operations, growth, marketing, product development, sales, finance, and brand leadership. A graduate of USC’s Marshall School of Business, Brendan now focuses on investing in businesses that align with his expertise and vision—leveraging innovation, operational excellence, and strategic expansion to unlock sustainable long-term success. Outside of work, Brendan lives in Malibu with his wife Delaney and their dog Cooper. He enjoys basketball, golf, running, cooking, watching sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends. His passion for business, people, and leadership fuels his commitment to long-term partnerships and continuous growth.
Brendan and his team at Willowbrook Capital are always open to conversations with business owners considering a transition—whether now or in the future. If you’re exploring a potential sale, Brendan would love to connect.
Michael McCracken
Michael McCracken is a seasoned investment banker, strategic advisor, and operator with over 25 years of experience in M&A, private equity, venture investing, and executive leadership. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, executing successful exits, and advising founders and CEOs across various industries, including technology, digital media, entertainment, consumer products, and financial services.
Michael is the Founder & Advisor at The Laurel Group, a boutique merchant bank providing M&A advisory, principal investing, and executive thought-partnering services. He is also General Partner at MCM Venture Partners, where he has led dozens of advisory engagements, including interim executive roles, CEO coaching, and sell-side advisory.
Previously, Michael was Managing Director at multiple investment banks, including Montminy & Co. and Charles Towne Holdings, where he advised middle-market clients on strategic transactions. Earlier in his career, he was President, COO, and CFO of UGO Entertainment, where he led the company’s growth and successful sale to Hearst Corporation. He also held roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), Salomon Brothers, and Intel Japan, providing deep expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, and strategic growth initiatives.
Michael holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where he was an All-American track athlete. He is deeply involved in mentoring founders and executives, with a passion for helping businesses unlock growth and maximize enterprise value.
Based in Los Angeles, Michael continues to serve as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders, leveraging his extensive network and expertise to drive strategic outcomes.
Dennis González
Dennis A. González is a Miami-based attorney in Holland & Knight's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. Mr. González is experienced in matters involving digital assets, complex commercial litigation, and startup and emerging company transactions. With respect to litigation, Mr. González's practice focuses on matters relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, representing corporate clients and court-appointed receivers. He has also represented several early-stage companies in co-founder equity deals, convertible debt financing, and celebrity endorsement contracts.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. González served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edwin G. Torres in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He also worked as a law clerk for a national power plant and renewable energy construction company, gaining valuable knowledge in elaborate energy, telecommunications, and fiber optic infrastructure and development.