Pre-qualified Influential Community of Opportunity
Elite VIP Networking via word of mouth with a modern twist on a timeless method.
Firmtrax is the culmination of decades of senior leadership across several industries that dedicates itself to building networks for its members and all the benefits that come with it. The power of Firmtrax is its outstanding value proposition and flexibility with which members can utilize its resources. Firmtrax is truly a community of opportunity.
About Us
Firmtrax is a movement dedicated to helping its members build their network, find new opportunities, and enrich their lives through outstanding relationships. Our founding partners began this journey with the idea that people and processes make the experience. If you are learning and building meaningful relationships, you are advancing yourself. Other network channels are social media-based only. Our member-driven approach allows everyone to have input, come together, and grow as professionals. Our vetting process ensures you join a community that shares your business goals, personal goals, and values.
Business should be fun while being productive!
Our Pillars
WISDOM
A Wisdom Collective. The opportunity to connect to others from a variety of industries and experiences.
LEARNING
Exposure to new opportunities to grow and invest.
ADVANCEMENT
Career opportunities for you and your network plus access to potential candidates for your business.
FUN
Events both virtual and in-person to enhance relationships and raise money for youth driven charities.
Services & Benefits
Organic & Flexible content that constantly changes to fit our membership.
- Opportunities to pitch concepts
- Learning environment focused on leadership
- Content to further professional development
- Opportunity to build meaningful business and personal relationships
Strategic Business
Development Partnerships
Exposure to Fractional Business Development Services
Exposure to Investment Opportunities, Individual/Private Equity
Business and Leadership Coaching Themed Content
Access to Firmtrax Events and Roundtable Discussions
Employment Opportunities for individual members and their family members
Vertical Consulting Links to Educational Support, Health/Wellness, and Finances
Services & Benefits
Organic & Flexible content that constantly changes to fit our membership.
- Opportunities to pitch concepts
- Learning environment focused on leadership
- Content to further professional development
- Opportunity to build meaningful business and personal relationships
Strategic Business
Development Partnerships
Exposure to Fractional Business Development Services
Exposure to Investment Opportunities, Individual/Private Equity
Business and Leadership Coaching Themed Content
Access to Firmtrax Events and Roundtable Discussions
Employment Opportunities for individual members and their family members
Vertical Consulting Links to Educational Support, Health/Wellness, and Finances
Deal Flow Channel
Firmtrax embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of emerging companies. The Firmtrax Deal Flow Channel is a virtual clearinghouse for new ideas and opportunities. This exciting feature allows members to meet with business leaders and view their companies as they hit the marketplace. Members can provide valuable feedback as they learn new technologies and applications. Business owners benefit from years of wisdom with access to Firmtrax as they seek investment opportunities that provide growth.
Live Events
Our Team
We deliver value to our members through our personal approach and our customized work areas.
Firmtrax is the culmination of decades of senior leadership across several industries that dedicates itself to building networks for its members and all the benefits that come with it. The power of Firmtrax is the outstanding value proposition and flexibility with which members can utilize its resources. Firmtrax is truly a community of opportunity.
Chris McCabe
Co-Managing Director
Chris McCabe is the Founder of Firmtrax, LLP. In this capacity, McCabe is responsible for providing strategic direction and development to Firmtrax and its members. McCabe founded Firmtrax in 2019 and immediately helped clients organize their marketing and BD operations. Over time, Firmtrax became a community of contacts who find business services and opportunities from one another.
In 2021 Firmtrax made a strategic investment in Athena Delivery Group and served as an advisor to The Front Door Collective, a national network of last mile delivery solutions.
Prior to founding Firmtrax, McCabe served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Gallagher Flynn, LLP. In this capacity, McCabe was responsible for developing the GFC brand strategy as well as new business initiatives. McCabe also served on the RSM Alliance marketing board.
Prior to joining GFC, McCabe served as an Officer of Administration at the University of Vermont as the first assistant VP of Marketing and Business Development. During his twelve year career at UVM he implemented several key marketing programs and oversaw the University’s Licensing unit. Athletic marketing and licensing recorded record revenues under McCabe’s direction. In 2012, McCabe served as the liason to USA Hockey when Burlington served as the host site for the 2012 Womens Hockey World Championships. McCabe also served as the Chair of the Marketing and Television Committee for Hockey East. As Chair, he helped lead all marketing and television negotiations behalf of Hockey East and it’s partners, TD Garden, NBC, NESN, ESPN and CBS College Sports.
Prior to UVM, McCabe held the position of Vice President of Global Online and Integrated sales at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE NYSE). At WWE, McCabe created several successful cross platform advertising programs for sponsors, including “I WANNA GO” in 2001.
Prior to WWE, McCabe served at the Vice President of the Client Partnership Group of News Digital Media, the online arm of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS). While at NDM, McCabe created cross platform advertising programs directly with brand managers across the FOX family of properties including Fox Sports, Fox News and Fox Network.
McCabe began his career with the Mass Bay Brewing Company where he directed the sales expansion of the Harpoon family of products to new regions of the country.
McCabe is a graduate of The Lawrenceville School and holds a B.S from the University of Vermont (1991) where he was a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team and team captain. He went on to play professionally for the Boston Blazers of the NLL (MILL) and was inducted into the University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2016 McCabe was named the University Vermont’s All Anniversary team in 2018.
McCabe lives in Vermont with his wife and three children.
Kevin Sneddon
Co-Managing Director
For more than 30 years, Coach Sneddon has strived to help student/athletes improve their overall wellness in order to achieve peak performance levels in the classroom, on the ice, and in the community. As a head coach, Kevin was named Hockey East Coach of the Year in 2008 and was a 2-time finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award (National Coach of the Year). With over 300 NCAA wins as a head coach at Union College (ECAC) and The University of Vermont (HE), Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge in the sports industry.
Prior to his coaching career, Kevin attended and was graduated from Harvard University. He was a member of the 1989 NCAA Championship team. During that historic first championship for Harvard, Kevin was named to the Frozen Four All-Tournament Team and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Kevin was later named the 96th Harvard captain during his senior year and received the Ralph “Cooney” Weiland Award for dedication and commitment to Harvard Hockey.
Growing up in Canada, Kevin was always around the game of hockey. His father, Bob Sneddon, was standout goaltender who played professionally for many years.
Upon his retirement from coaching in 2020, Kevin developed a consulting business, KAS Performance Consulting, LLC striving to assist NCAA coaches, players, and businesses. One of Kevin’s biggest clients, Elev802, has seen incredible growth in just 3 years. Arguably one of the top hockey skills training companies in the USA, Elev802 has 4 facilities open while 3 additional facilities are under construction. His role as business consultant and project manager for Elev802 has also created a massive social media presence growing from 3,000 followers in 2019 to over 150,000 followers on Instagram today. Kevin has helped negotiate several partnership contracts for Elev802 including: Bauer, Hockeyshot, Dunkin Donuts, Green Biscuit, BioSteel, and Pure Hockey.
His passion for both sports consulting as well as business consulting has made him one of the top emerging leaders within the sports industry
Chip Cassady
Managing Partner / Deal Flow Channel
How to Join the
Firmtrax Network
Contact us to set up an interview. We want to hear about your goals, experiences, and business interests. Our goal in creating a successful community is cultivating a highly engaged group of people who see the value in helping each other.
Members sharing their positive experiences with Firmtrax only strengthens our community. Refer a contact that you want us to consider for a Firmtrax membership.
Contact Chris for more information!
Chris@firmtrax.com
Membership Application
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