Will Bermender

Will Bermender - Fund Advisor and Senior Operating Partner

Will Bermender brings over 25 years of executive leadership to Breakthrough Capital, where he serves as Fund Advisor and Senior Operating Partner. With a proven track record of scaling businesses across North America, Europe, and Asia, Will has driven growth, profitability, and long-term value for early-stage ventures, Fortune 500 companies, and private equity portfolios. He has led teams of up to 4,400 employees, managed P&Ls exceeding $1.7 billion, and created over $500 million in enterprise value across technology, consumer services, and retail sectors.

Will's career spans high-impact roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Customer Officer, CEO, and Board Director, consistently delivering record revenue and earnings in competitive global markets. At Breakthrough Capital, Will applies his strategic expertise to guide portfolio companies through turnarounds and expansion, leveraging a customer-centric approach honed over decades—and detailed in his book on building sustainable competitive advantage through customer experience.

Recently, he has expanded his focus to include writing and producing action movies, blending his analytical acumen with a passion for storytelling. Based in New York and Texas, Will remains an active investor and board director at BCP and at his family office Will Bermender Equity Partners.