“Entrepreneurship isn’t a job—it’s a wager on what could be. And capital isn’t just a resource—it’s conviction in the future. We build networks that align business owners and capital partners to push the horizon line of enterprise forward.”
Biography:
Anna Vitale is Chief Client Officer across Growthink and its affiliated entities, including GT Securities and GT Investment Management. Over the past 12 years, she has guided hundreds of executives through growth planning, capital raising, and exits across diverse sectors—while leading Growthink’s platform expansion and relationship strategy with more than 200 investment bankers, RIAs, and strategic advisors.
Key Industries & Selected Projects
- Healthcare & Life Sciences: Mayo Clinic, Fountain Life, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Good Samaritan Hospital, Always Best Care, Pacific Rehabilitation Centers
- Manufacturing, Distribution & Infrastructure: Ice Cable Systems, Mahar Tool Supply, PermaCity Solar, Atlantic Infrared
- Technology & SaaS: KAL ATM Software, CaseGlide, Konexial
- Real Estate & Property Services: NAI Northern California, Villaway, Top Cut Lawn Services
- B2C Products: Los Altos Foods, DIFF Eyewear, The RTA Store, Neon Mango, MarineMax
- Hospitality & Restaurants: LTD Hospitality Group, Pacific Hospitality Design, Palio’s Pizza Café
- Nonprofit & Social Impact: San Diego Food Bank, Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Accion
Before joining Growthink, Anna worked in corporate development at Multiply (formerly Answers.com) and began her career as a journalist with Missouri Lawyers Media, where her coverage was recognized by the Missouri Press Association and the Associated Press.
She holds degrees in Violin Performance and Magazine Journalism from the University of Missouri–Columbia and earned her MBA in Finance from the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University.
Anna lives in Manhattan Beach with her husband, two spirited daughters, and their beloved mutt, Spark. She enjoys coastal living, gardening, and swimming—and never turns down a good conversation.
Client Testimonials:
“Anna was a key part of the Growthink consulting team that worked with the Apex By Sunglass Hut team to help define several different business strategies and help us obtain Corporate approval and funding for 2014 expansion. Anna was great to work with and was exceptionally responsive to our needs and challenges, I highly recommend her.”
– Darrin Mills, CEO, Apex by Sunglass Hut
“Anna worked with me through the development of my business plan and investor deck for a cloud based application I am developing called CareVineTM. Anna showed attention to detail, professionalism, integrity and great communication ability and enthusiasm for the project. I felt very comfortable and confident in her skills and ability to help me understand the relevant details as the project evolved and have always been pleased about the decision to bring in Growthink.”
– Sheila Mansell, Founder of CareVine
“We initially contacted Growthink to help us develop strategies to grow our business. We were impressed with how quickly Anna became familiar with our particular industry, and the insightful questions she posed as we put together a growth plan. She and the Growthink team were excellent in keeping the conversation on track and focused on our goals. We were provided advice that was instrumental in changing the way we approach our business. One outcome of the discussions was to look at potential investors and buyers for our business. Anna’s work in coordinating discussions, providing support during initial calls, and offering constructive feedback during the debriefing phase was instrumental in making this process work. Although we decided not to pursue the offer that came through, we are now much better positioned for future opportunities.”
– Owner of Northeast-based medical billing company
CliftonStrengths™:
Strategic, Individualization, Ideation, Empathy, Connectedness
Values:
Family, Integrity, Security, Faith, Creativity