Decades of Experience
bad growth accelerator is a leading business accelerator that specializes in providing growth acceleration, operational support, mentorship programs, and funding solutions for emerging businesses.
Our company is dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and transform them into opportunities.

What we do




At Bad Growth Accelerator, we empower startups to scale rapidly and position themselves for successful exits. We partner with early-stage companies to prepare them for incubators, funding rounds, and long-term growth, ensuring they have the strategy and resources to thrive.


Meet our Expert Team

Brad Kellum
Chief Innovation Officer
The Bad Company Holdings
Brad Kellum is a serial entrepreneur and master craftsman driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection. The founder and CIO of badboyboards, Brad first made his mark as the creator of Buff City Soap, turning a small idea into a thriving business.

Orin Wilson
Executive Advisor
The Bad Company Holdings
Serial entrepreneur with multiple exits and over a decade growing innovative companies. Y Combinator alum and venture support and technology pioneer.

Ryan Doelling
Executive Advisor
bad growth accelerator
Ryan Doelling is a U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur who co-founded badboyboards, a Colorado-based manufacturer of premium hardwood cutting boards and home goods. He also co-founded Bad Brands, focusing on lifestyle products, and serves as an American enterprise mentor, supporting emerging businesses and fostering innovation.

Theresa Huszka
President
bad growth accelerator
29+ years of experience in franchising specializing in Franchise and Business Development, focusing on program evaluation, goal setting, system development and implementation strategies.

Matt Froehle
Vice President of Operations
bad growth accelerator
U.S. Army veteran and growth operator with a track record of scaling at speed — including helping grow Buff City Soap to 266+ locations nationwide.
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