20 Years. One Firm. Built to Execute.
Aspen Grove Capital Group was founded as a California LLC two decades ago to incubate startups, fund ventures, and provide strategic consulting across industries. Over that time, we've structured deals, launched companies, and built the operational infrastructure that turns ideas into revenue.
Today, we're an AI-forward firm. We lead AI implementation, digital transformation, custom app and SaaS development, capital raising, and M&A advisory. Our five senior operators bring a combined 100+ years of cross-industry experience. We don't hand off the work — we run it.
The People Behind the Work
Danny Parker
Stanford-trained attorney and financial strategist. Danny leads our legal, compliance, and fund formation practice with decades of cross-industry experience. When deals get complex, Danny structures the path forward.
Ron Christensen
Three decades of scaling companies across fintech, payments, and technology. Ron built Swipe USA into a national brand and now drives Aspen's strategy, deal flow, and M&A initiatives. He finds the opportunity; the team executes it.
Molly McClarrinon
Two decades turning companies into brands. Molly runs Aspen's client engagements, oversees our digital transformation and creative practices, and manages investor communications. From biotech to cannabis tech to fintech — she builds brands that move markets.
Tracy Wineland
Tracy leads our digital transformation practice through Pine Digital Design, delivering website builds, brand identity systems, e-commerce platforms, and AI-powered development. From concept to deployment, Tracy turns digital strategy into live, performing assets.
Eric Holdzclaw
27 years protecting what companies build. Eric serves as virtual CISO for SaaS companies and leads Aspen's cybersecurity, compliance, and technology strategy practice. From SOC 2 readiness to AI security architecture — he's done it for Marqeta, Valimail, Riverbed, and dozens more.
How We Operate
Profitability First
Every engagement starts with a clear path to ROI.
We Lead the Build
Our team manages execution from strategy through delivery.
AI-Native
We use the tools we implement. Claude, Claude Code, and modern automation are in our daily workflow.
Senior Operators Only
No junior staff. No account managers. You work directly with the people doing the work.