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Key people at Accelerated Growth Partners.
Accelerated Growth Partners is a boutique advisory firm that provides artificial intelligence automation, revenue strategy, and digital marketing services, operating from offices in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana. The organization utilizes a retained services business model to assist corporate clients across multiple traditional and emerging industries, specifically targeting the construction, accounting, and digital media sectors. Although comprehensive financial metrics are not publicly disclosed, third-party market estimates indicate that the consultancy currently operates with fewer than 25 employees and generates under $5 million in annual revenue. The firm focuses on integrating intelligent automation, social media strategies, and customer engagement protocols for its clients, drawing on the specialized expertise of its leadership team, which includes graduates from Louisiana State University. Accelerated Growth Partners was officially established in 2024 by co-founders Chris McKay and Stephanie Halphen.
Accelerated Growth Partners (AGP) is a boutique advisory firm specializing in business and revenue development through AI, intelligent automation (RPA), and digital tools, targeting back-office processes like financial statements, tax compliance, treasury management, AR/AP, and e-commerce for startups to legacy businesses.[1][2] Founded by Chris McKay and Stephanie Halphen, AGP offers C-suite level services including intelligent automation, AI-driven revenue growth, and organic digital marketing for B2B/B2C sales, emphasizing affordable, scalable solutions with rapid payback in days or weeks.[2][4] With offices in Nashville, New Orleans, and Lafayette, Louisiana, the firm focuses on compounding revenue via technology integration, distinguishing itself from code-heavy AI providers by prioritizing practical implementation.[2][6]
AGP was founded in 2024 by Chris McKay (CEO), a construction and digital marketing expert passionate about social media strategies for brand awareness and customer engagement, and Stephanie Halphen, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with expertise in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation support.[2][4][6] McKay launched AGP alongside McKay Business Management to help businesses thrive in competitive digital landscapes, drawing from his technical background and client success in growth strategies.[4] Halphen, with credentials like Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) from AICPA and experience as an expert witness in federal/state courts, complements this with her memberships in Louisiana Society of CPAs and AICPA.[4] The firm emerged from the founders' drive to make AI and automation accessible, quickly establishing offices across Louisiana and Tennessee, including Nashville Chamber membership in 2024.[2][4][6]
(Note: Some sources reference earlier partners John von Stade and Merrill Squires with 50+ years in media/content, suggesting possible evolution or rebranding, but recent data centers on McKay and Halphen.[1])
AGP rides the AI democratization wave, making intelligent automation viable for non-tech businesses amid rising demand for cost-effective back-office efficiency post-2023 AI boom.[2] Timing aligns with affordable RPA tools lowering barriers for SMEs, countering labor shortages in finance/marketing via "digital workers" that pay back in weeks.[2] Market forces like e-commerce growth and B2B digital shifts favor AGP's organic AI marketing, influencing ecosystems by enabling faster scaling for underserved startups in the U.S. South.[1][2][3] As a boutique player, it bridges legacy ops with modern tech, potentially accelerating regional tech adoption in Nashville and Louisiana hubs.[6]
AGP is positioned for expansion as AI tools mature, likely deepening e-commerce and marketing automation amid 2026 economic pressures favoring lean ops.[2] Trends like agentic AI and hyper-personalized digital sales will shape its trajectory, with potential portfolio growth or partnerships amplifying influence in Southern U.S. tech.[2][4] Its boutique model could evolve into a broader platform, sustaining revenue compounding for clients while riding automation's mainstream shift—echoing its core promise of planning, implementing, and accelerating growth.[2]
Key people at Accelerated Growth Partners.
Accelerated Growth Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Other Equity in LiveNinja in May 2016.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2016 | LiveNinja | $2.0M Other Equity | — | Anzu Partners, Citi Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Scout Ventures, SeedInvest |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Raw Shorts | $1.0M Series A | Randall Wood | Mosley Ventures |
