SOLVING TOMORROW’S HIGHEST-VALUE PROBLEMS TODAY
BOOT•LEG (NOUN)
We’re an unconventional advisory firm forging partnerships with the world’s top solution providers to create ecosystems of innovation that solve seemingly unsolvable problems.
PROBLEM

CONVENTION SAYS
To innovate with minimal risk takes years, teams of people, and a lot of money.
WE CALL BULL,
RESPECTFULLY
With the right ecosystem of partners, you can move FASTER and SMARTER to hit innovation goals and create high-value solutions in any industry.
PROBLEM

CONVENTION SAYS
To innovate with minimal risk takes years, teams of people, and a lot of money.
WE CALL BULL
RESPECTFULLY
With the right ecosystem of partners, you can move FASTER and SMARTER to hit innovation goals and create high-value solutions in any industry.
SOLUTION
THINK LIKE
A BOOTLEGGER

Problem
Monetize the problem from the start. If the ROI isn’t there, we move on.

Ingredients
Assemble the right partners and focus them on delivering a targeted solution.

Master Distiller
The right lead kicks it into gear and holds the balance sheet.

Blend, age, sample
Prove value by getting a pilot up and running in the shortest amount of time possible.
SOLUTION
THINK LIKE
A BOOTLEGGER
Monetize the problem from the start. If the ROI isn’t there, we move on.
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTION
INGREDIENTS
Assemble the right partners and focus them on delivering a targeted solution.
SOLUTION
MASTER DISTILLER
The right lead kicks it into gear and holds the balance sheet.
SOLUTION
BLEND, AGE, SAMPLE
Prove value by getting a pilot up and running in the shortest amount of time possible.NEW INNOVATION
MODEL

Well-architected ecosystem of
technology and service providers
Accelerated
time to value
Reduced risk through
specialization
Market-ready
enterprise-scale offering
NEW INNOVATION
MODEL
Well-architected ecosystem of technology and service providers
Accelerated time to value
Reduced risk through specialization
Market-ready enterprise-scale offering
PROVEN RECIPE FOR
SUCCESS
Help companies uncover millions in productivity improvements.
Create 360° solutions in labor, materials, and energy for improved maintenance and operations costs.
Remove pending capital expenditure through optimization.
PROVEN RECIPE FOR
SUCCESS
01
Help companies uncover millions in productivity improvements.
02
Create 360° solutions in labor, materials, and energy for improved maintenance and operations costs.
03
DIDN’T SPEND
Remove pending capital expenditure through optimization.
PROOF IS
IN THE BARREL
PARTNERS
John Schultz
“John Schultz is a recognized leader in maintenance, reliability, and digital transformation, demonstrating that asset management can be a profitable investment rather than a cost center. With over 25 years of experience, John is a trusted partner for organizations looking to achieve long-term success in an evolving industrial landscape.”
Chief Executive Officer
Bootleg Advisors
Shaun Flaharty
Shaun Flaharty is a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a proven track record of delivering breakthrough results in the food and beverage industry as the Global Operations and Engineering Leader for Kraft Heinz. Shaun possesses broad industry expertise, with deep functional experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and program execution.
Principal
Bootleg Advisors
Jeremy Smyth
Jeremy has held leadership roles at MKD Electric and ArchKey/PEC Solutions, both Private Equity-backed buy-and-build platforms, as well as Neo Electrical Solutions, a Venture Capital acquisition, where he played a pivotal role in expanding business operations, integrating automation technologies, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Junior Partner
Executive Vice President – Manufacturing
Bootleg Advisors
PROOF IS
IN THE BARREL
PARTNERS
John Schultz

John Schultz is a recognized leader in maintenance, reliability, and digital transformation, demonstrating that asset management can be a profitable investment rather than a cost center. With over 25 years of experience, John is a trusted partner for organizations looking to achieve long-term success in an evolving industrial landscape.
Chief Executive Officer
Bootleg Advisors
Jeremy Smyth
Jeremy has held leadership roles at MKD Electric and ArchKey/PEC Solutions, both Private Equity-backed buy-and-build platforms, as well as Neo Electrical Solutions, a Venture Capital acquisition, where he played a pivotal role in expanding business operations, integrating automation technologies, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Junior Partner
Executive Vice President – Manufacturing
Bootleg Advisors
Shaun Flaharty

Shaun Flaharty is a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a proven track record of delivering breakthrough results in the food and beverage industry as the Global Operations and Engineering Leader for Kraft Heinz. Shaun possesses broad industry expertise, with deep functional experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and program execution.
Principal
Bootleg Advisors
CONFIDENTIAL
CONTACT
WE’RE READY,
ARE YOU?
If you’re ready to solve your highest-value problems quickly, get in touch.
CONTACT
CONFIDENTIAL
WE’RE READY,
ARE YOU?
If you’re ready to solve your highest-value problems quickly, get in touch.
