Legacy Matters...
Welcome! My name is Austin Cox. I formed Valley Legacy LLC to buy and operate a great business.
Why "Valley Legacy"?
“Valley” refers to the Delaware and Lehigh Valley regions which surround Philadelphia.
“Legacy” reflects my deep respect and commitment to stewardship for business owners.
I have cash ready to buy a great business that is:
1) GovCon set-aside (nationwide)
OR
2) Local (near Philadelphia)
GovCon set-aside (nationwide)
Local (near Philadelphia)
Story
Entrepreneurial Roots: I was born in Houston, TX. My father started his own business while I was in middle school. At age nineteen, I left college to run my own small business. I taught swim lessons to help people, of all skills levels, achieve their life goals. My students included toddlers, triathletes, double amputee veterans, and terminal cancer patients. These experiences inspired me to expand my horizons and I began training for the military.
Military Service: I feel lucky to be a veteran of U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) — a.k.a. the bomb squad. I deployed overseas with teams including Navy SEALs, Marine Special Ops, and Army Special Forces. Overall, the brave peers and brilliant mentors I met while active duty shaped me as a leader. I led high achieving teams ranging in size from 4 to 50+.
Intense experiences reminded me how time is scarce. During my final year of service, I balanced remote classes and with full-time work, including while deployed in South Korea.
Lifelong Learning: I left the Navy to finish school in New York City. At Columbia University, I walked on to the varsity rowing team, led veteran advocate initiatives across the Ivy League, and graduated Magna cum laude in under 2 years. Instead of taking job offers, I pursued entrepreneurial goals and completed an MBA at The Wharton School.
I feel fortunate to have a well-rounded perspective informed by lifelong entrepreneurship, military service, coaching, sales, marketing, real estate, consulting, venture capital, and enterprise SaaS.
I am happiest when able to lead dynamic teams, solve problems that create value, and learn on a daily basis.
Approach
Valley Legacy was created with values top of mind. My approach is values-driven.
As an entrepreneur, I am committed to upholding these values in business and in our shared community.
- People First: People are the most important asset. I strive to empower every team member and help them find life fulfillment.
- Stewardship: I try to steward of positive impact for the business, team, customers, and community … with a long-term vision!
- Grit: My greatest strength is grit. I welcome new challenges and navigate obstacles with courage, resolve, and empathy.
- Vision: Top-down and bottom-up leadership alongside constant problem-solving have prepared me for this journey. I carry a disciplined torch.
Example Criteria
I am prepared to provide a transition or exit solution for a business with the following characteristics.
However, if a business differs from below that you think is a good fit — please reach out!
GovCon "Core 4"
1. Location: Nationwide
(< 45 miles from major city & airport)
2. Owner: transition or partner
3. Net Income: $1M to $4M+
4. Model: Business-to-Government (B2G), Business-to-Business (B2B)
Local Core
1. Location: HQ near Philadelphia
(< 45 miles from Philadelphia or remote)
2. Owner: looking to retire or transition
3. Net Income: $650k to $2.5M
4. Model: B2B, B2G, & Home Services
