Having worked for elite law firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Eric has worked on high-stakes transactions for clients such as Amazon, Jerry Jones, Banc of America Securities LLC, Palantir and Greenlane Holdings.
Eric is well-known for his writing and scholarship on the topic of the “Silver Tsunami” (also known as “The Great Wealth Transfer”), the largest wealth transfer in history whereby the Baby Boomer generation will transfer $70 trillion or more in assets to Generation Xers and Millennials, including trillions of American small businesses.
Eric has been selected four times as a “Rising Star” (2020, 2022 – 2024) by Super Lawyers for M&A, was named a 2024 “Ones to Watch” by The Best Lawyers in America and is a 2015 graduate of the Duke University School of Law.
George Wellmer is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry-leading expert in SMB valuations and software. His deep understanding of these areas led to the founding of Tupelo, a groundbreaking platform designed to simplify and streamline the complex world of SMB mergers and acquisitions. Tupelo has facilitated over 2,000 successful transactions, making it the go-to solution for business owners, brokers, and buyers. Tupelo offers a comprehensive suite of services, including valuation, marketing materials, buyer sourcing, secure document management, and targeted outreach campaigns.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, George is a passionate outdoor enthusiast. An avid skier and runner, he recently completed a marathon in the Arctic Circle. When not revolutionizing the M&A industry, he can be found exploring the great outdoors.
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