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Josh Donnelly is the Founder and Managing Partner of Stone Canyon Advisors. Over the past decade, he has advised on more than $1.5 billion in M&A and bond-financing transactions, helping founder-led businesses achieve strategic exits and unlock long-term growth.

Before founding Stone Canyon, Josh became the youngest Partner at Shoreline Partners, where he developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results in high-stakes M&A transactions. He launched Stone Canyon to bring a growth-forward, owner-centric approach to sell-side M&A—combining strategic foresight with institutional execution.

Josh is an active leader in the dealmaking community. He serves as President and Board Member of ACG San Diego, is Committee Co-Chair of the ACG Aerospace & Defense Middle Market Leadership Forum in Los Angeles, and sits on the committees for the ACG Ag Conference in St. Louis and ACG DealMAX® in Las Vegas. He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses and is a frequent speaker to business owners and executive audiences. Josh is known for his clarity, candor, and unwavering commitment to helping founders win.

Josh Hotsenpiller is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategist known for generating revenue, scaling organizations, and guiding companies through successful exits. He has raised significant capital from Insight Partners, led three software companies to exit, and built a reputation as an operator who creates platforms that drive growth and enterprise value.

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As a TEDx Speaker and U.S. State Department Global Ambassador for Entrepreneurship, Josh has inspired global audiences with insights on leadership, innovation, and well-being in high-performance environments.

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He has delivered enterprise-wide software solutions for HP Global, GoPro, the United Nations, and Estée Lauder, and partnered directly with executives at Visa, Unilever, Weight Watchers, among many others, on storytelling and brand positioning around values, culture, and company direction.

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Today, as an Operating Partner at Stone Canyon Advisors, Josh brings these skills to empower companies to unlock maximum enterprise value and ensure irresistible exits.

Joe Curtis is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and real estate industries, specializing in driving growth and operational excellence. As the former President of The Heritage Escrow Company and Chief Operating Officer of Pango Group, he has consistently demonstrated a "people-first" leadership approach to build high-performing teams and optimize business operations.

Early in his career, Joe was recruited into the title and escrow industry and served as Executive VP of Sales & Business Development for Pango Group, where he quadrupled annual revenues by implementing new accountability systems and focused sales processes. He has been featured in The Top 100 People in Real Estate magazine and has been a driving force in keeping Pango Group at the forefront of evolving technologies, leading tech-forward projects to enhance client experiences and increase efficiencies.  His work at Pango Group led to a 9-figure exit.

Joe brings much practical experience to Stone Canyon Advisory in creating value in operating companies and preparing them to exit.

Joe has been a resident of Del Mar, California for over 15 years and is known for his commitment to philanthropy, having been involved in establishing fundraisers for organizations like San Diego Youth Rugby and being named a 2018 Advocate for Social Good by Giveback Homes.

Katie Ducharme is the Chief of Staff at Stone Canyon Advisors, where she partners closely with firm leadership to drive operational execution, internal alignment, and scalable growth. She serves as a strategic operator, ensuring that priorities, systems, and teams stay aligned as the firm expands its advisory and M&A platform.

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In her role, Katie oversees firm-wide operations, pipeline and performance reporting, CRM and data infrastructure, and cross-functional coordination across growth, M&A, and internal initiatives. She works at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating leadership objectives into clear processes, measurable outcomes, and consistent operational rhythm.

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Katie brings a background in executive support, systems optimization, and analytics, with experience supporting founder-led businesses in fast-paced, high-growth environments. She is known for building structure without friction, improving visibility through data, and anticipating organizational needs before they become constraints.

Shivam is an MBA in Finance with over four years of investment banking experience, focused on serving boutique and mid-market firms across the United States and Canada. His expertise spans both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, with sector coverage including Business Services, Consumer, Transportation, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT).

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Prior to joining Stone Canyon Advisors, Shivam was part of the Investment Banking team at SG Analytics, where he played a key role in executing cross-border deals and delivering strategic insights to clients. He began his investment banking career in 2022, gaining hands-on exposure to the full deal lifecycle from industry research and valuation analysis to the preparation of client-ready materials and support for live transactions.

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Outside of work, Shivam is an avid cricket enthusiast and enjoys reading, traveling, and staying active through fitness and outdoor pursuits. He is deeply committed to continuous learning, with a keen interest in finance, technology, and global markets.

Jazzel Obasan is an Executive Assistant at Stone Canyon Advisors, where she provides dedicated support to the firm’s leadership team. She began working with Managing Partner Josh Donnelly in 2023 as a personal virtual assistant before moving into her current role.

Based in the Philippines, Jazzel began her career in 2017 as a social worker in a family-like care setting, where she focused on case management, family strengthening, and child and youth development programs. In 2023, she transitioned into a leadership role as a program coordinator and assistant director for a nonprofit organization, where she led initiatives supporting women’s growth, including programs for victim-survivors of human trafficking, gender-based violence, and at-risk women. She also collaborated with international partners across India, Uganda, and the United States to strengthen programs and advocacy. She served until 2025 before fully shifting her career to executive support.

Her professional journey reflects a meaningful transition—from frontline social work to executive assistance—bringing with her strong organizational skills, adaptability, and an eye for detail. Beyond her work, Jazzel is passionate about creativity, wellness, and continuous growth, pursuing her artistry as a self-taught artist and finding fulfillment in activities that keep her inspired and balanced.

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