Exit Factor Opens New Office in Raleigh to Boost Local Business Growth

Raleigh, Monday, 7 July 2025.
Exit Factor’s new Raleigh office focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs with tailored growth strategies, promising increased profit and business value, and aiding successful business exits.
Strategic Expansion by Exit Factor
Exit Factor has officially commenced operations at its newly established office in Raleigh, North Carolina, as of July 7, 2025. This expansion aims to offer specialized business consulting services to empower entrepreneurs within Raleigh’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. The local office will be managed by Rod Passalacqua, who possesses over two decades of experience in business development and strategic management [1].
Impact on Local Entrepreneurs
The new Raleigh office is expected to drive entrepreneurial success through bespoke growth strategies that focus on profitability and enhancing business value. Participants in Exit Factor’s programs typically experience significant returns, earning back an average of $2,700 in exit value for every hour invested in the program. More impressively, client businesses report a 25% rise in yearly profits and a 56.7% increase in market valuation post-program participation [1].
Integration into Raleigh’s Business Ecosystem
Raleigh, forming part of the Research Triangle alongside Durham and Chapel Hill, is strategically positioned to benefit from Exit Factor’s expertise. The city is known for its robust startup culture, underscored by networking and mentoring facilities, which makes the addition of Exit Factor an integral resource for local business owners seeking to maximize their exit strategies [1][3].
Leadership’s Vision
According to Jessica Fialkovich, the founder of Exit Factor, the company’s expansion into Raleigh aligns with its mission to provide expert guidance that enables business owners to capitalize on their investments during exit strategies. This aligns with the broader goals of stimulating local economic growth by supporting the development of small and mid-sized enterprises [1].