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Bill Meara is a growth architect, operator, investor, and entrepreneur with a track record of building, scaling, and transforming companies across cybersecurity, technology, media, insurance, private equity, and sports.

He currently serves as President and CEO of Acrisure Cyber Services and Technology, where he helps lead one of the fastest-growing financial and technology platforms in the world. During his tenure, Acrisure has grown from approximately $38 million in revenue to more than $4 billion, expanding to over 14,000 colleagues across multiple countries while serving millions of clients globally. Acrisure has also become one of the most active acquirers worldwide, completing more than 750 acquisitions and raising billions in debt and equity financing at valuations exceeding $20 billion.

In parallel, Bill serves as an Operating Partner at Abry Partners, one of North America's leading private equity firms. He has played a key role in evaluating, investing in, and accelerating high-growth businesses across media, technology, and digital platforms. Notably, he led Abry's $100 million investment in Kevin Hart's media company, HARTBEAT, where he continues to serve as a Senior Advisor.

A serial entrepreneur at heart, Bill founded and scaled several of the nation's leading alternative media businesses, including Vector Media and Fuel Outdoor. Both companies achieved significant growth and successful exits.

Bill also served as Chairman and CEO of Access Sports Media (ASM), where he partnered with Columbia Capital to build one of North America's leading digital sports media networks. Under his leadership, ASM expanded to a portfolio of more than 25,000 digital displays across professional and collegiate sports venues nationwide, with revenue increasing by more than 500% and EBITDA growing by over 800%.

He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Max Academy, and has served on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters, as Senior Advisor to Triller and Canvas Group, and remains an active supporter of youth athletics through organizations including The Canterbury School, Trinity College, and the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL).