Asper Group Principals

Experienced venture and business advisors, entrepreneurs, and operating managers with strong industry/market knowledge and with access to a substantial network of business partners, talent, and funding sources.

David Asper, an experienced operating and financial executive with a diverse skill set … including strategy, org development, operations, risk management.

David’s background and experience have aided his ability to navigate complex economic, operational, and financial landscapes … aiding both large organizations and early-stage startups in growth strategies, operations, and investment decisions.

For startups, he brings insights into product-market positioning, business model development … together with direct investment, fundraising, and strong governance advisory. Overall, David’s expertise greatly benefits startups by merging strategic and financial guidance with operational knowledge.

David's exposure to high-risk endeavors began as a farm boy with entrepreneurial parents and evolved years later into early-stage venture investing. His education and long consulting career contributed to his rigorous analytic skills, bias for action, and strong financial discipline … and accumulation of a diverse, global network of partners and collaboratos.

He enjoys team sports and fast cars …is a fitness enthusiast.

Sector Experience

David's expertise spans retail, consumer packaged goods, high tech, telecom, and financial services across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.  

Professional Experience

David is a Senior Partner Emeritus of Kearney.  His consulting experience has focused on client service for multinationals regarding growth strategies, M&A/PMI, and large-scale restructuring and transformation initiatives. His experience with the Firm also includes many years in various operating and Firm leadership and board member roles: Finance Committee Chairman, Partner Committee Chairman, CFO, Global Operations Unit Head, Co-Head of Venture Group, and numerous practice leadership roles.  

David has been working with George Washington University’s B-school Vice Dean and GW’s Investment Institute to deliver a highly engaging investing and quant curriculum for undergrad- and graduate-level students.

He sponsors student internship in his venture portfolio companies and has fun as a frequent guest lecturer in the classroom.

Board of Directors

The George Washington Investment Institute,
Board Member

Education

University of Colorado at Boulder; BS-Engineering, BS-Marketing

The George Washington University, School of Business; MS-Business Administration

David Asper
312-296-4397
david@aspergroupllc.com

Mindy Asper, an entrepreneurial executive known for developing and leading innovative merchandising and marketing solutions for retailers and fast-moving consumer goods companies.

Mindy specializes in solving complex business challenges through a unique blend of analytics, technology, and forward-looking merchandising and marketing strategies. Her solutions consistently drive topline growth, reduce operating costs, and enhance both the in-store and online shipping experience. With a strong track record in start-up environments, Mindy excels at building high-performing teams and strategic partnerships to accelerate business growth and success.

Professional Experience

Mindy Asper is the co-Managing Partner of Impulse Marketing Company (IMC), an advisory firm specializing in helping CPG brands and retailers design and execute high-impact merchandising strategies across the store. Under her leadership, IMC has developed an insight-driven approach to merchandising design that has become an industry best practice—particularly in front-of-store program implementation. Mindy collaborates closely with clients to craft go-to-market strategies, build best-in-class solutions, and identify the most compelling insights to bring their brand stories to life.

Prior to IMC, Mindy served in key leadership roles at Market6, a venture-backed startups delivering advanced analytics that enabled retailers and suppliers to collaborate more effectively. As VP of Customer Solutions, she led a team that translated business needs into actionable supply chain and merchandising insights, resulting in increased sales and improved performance. Later, as VP of Product, she spearheaded the redesign of Kroger’s vendor collaboration platform, growing vendor participation from 16 to over 500 partners in under two years. During this period, Market6 earned the #6 spot on Crain’s 2014 Fast Fifty list of Chicago’s fastest-growing companies. In 2016, Market6 was acquired by Kroger and integrated into its analytics subsidiary, 84.51°.

Mindy began her career at Efficient Market Services, a pioneering startup in real-time supply chain and category management analytics. Over the course of her tenure, she rose through the ranks to become SVP of Client Service and Sales, reporting directly to the CEO, and playing a critical role in shaping the company’s growth and industry influence.

Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Sector Experience

Mindy’s main focus is on retail, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and high tech in North America.