Ethos One Capital is a boutique private investment firm targeting lower middle market businesses with EBITDA between $300K-$3M. We focus on established companies in the Dallas Fort Worth area with proven business models and steady cash flows across various sectors including healthcare, industrial services, and business services.
Our investment approach emphasizes operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives to create sustainable value. We are particularly interested in owner-operated businesses seeking transition or growth capital, and can provide flexible deal structures including majority or minority positions.
Expertise in Lower Middle Market: We offer operational and technology expertise that prepares your business for longterm growth and sustainability.
Retirement & Succession Solutions: We offer comprehensive support for business owners looking to plan their exit strategy and ensure a smooth transition.
Flexible Investment Structures: We accommodate various business needs through adaptable deal structures, offering both majority and minority positions.
Operational Value-Add: Our approach focuses on implementing operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives to enhance business value.
Industry Focus: We bring deep expertise across key sectors including healthcare, industrial services, and business services.
Partnership Approach: We specifically cater to owner-operated businesses, providing both transition and growth capital to support their objectives.
Global Strategy & Operations Executive | GTM Leader | SaaS Growth Architect
Maher Iskandar is a seasoned executive with over 19 years of experience driving business transformation, go-to-market strategy, and operational excellence across high-growth SaaS, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology sectors. A recognized expert in revenue operations and enterprise strategy, Maher has consistently delivered measurable results across Fortune 500 companies and category-defining startups.
Currently serving as Global Head of GTM Center of Excellence at Palo Alto Networks, Maher leads cross-functional initiatives to modernize sales execution, scale platform adoption, and drive strategic automation across a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. Prior to this, he played a pivotal role at Qualtrics as Vice President of Revenue Operations Strategy, where he led the global transformation that helped the company surpass $1B in ARR. He also built and scaled the Value Advisory function, led one of the largest deals in company history ($55M TCV), and spearheaded inorganic growth strategies that expanded market share in healthcare by over 30%.
Maher brings a rare combination of strategic consulting rigor and operational leadership, forged through senior roles at PwC, Strategy&, Deloitte, and Datavant. His expertise spans customer-centric GTM transformations, financial planning, large-scale M&A strategy, and digital innovation—often leading teams through initiatives that unlock hundreds of millions in enterprise value.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University. Maher is a certified M&A professional and an experienced advisor on performance management, AI-driven automation, and value realization.
When not building high-impact business strategies, Maher is an avid scuba diver, soccer player, and community mentor.
Executive Leadership | Technologist | Marketing Expertise
Ahmed Zedan is a dynamic entrepreneur and technology executive, distinguished by his strategic leadership and data-centric approach. He possesses a demonstrable history of scaling companies to $100M+ in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), guiding organizations through successful acquisitions and exits, and architecting robust technology platforms that fuel business expansion.
Ahmed's diverse experience encompasses key leadership roles—CEO, COO, VP, and Board Member—across a range of industries. His expertise is deeply rooted in data analytics and digital marketing, enabling him to craft and execute high-impact strategies for global brands. He has a proven track record of delivering "creative and meaningful results" for Fortune 500 giants and iconic names like GM, GE, Emirates, and Nintendo.
Cultivating a global perspective through international assignments, Ahmed brings a nuanced understanding of diverse markets. He remains a student of the evolving intersection of technology and media, consistently seeking opportunities to innovate and create impactful solutions in today's digital world. Driven by a passion for building and scaling businesses, Ahmed is an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to thrive in the modern landscape.