The Founders

The Visionaries.

Co-Founder & CEO

Garrett Paul

The Jones Group CPA & Advisory

Garrett built The Entrepreneur Lounge on a simple belief: the best opportunities come from people who genuinely know and trust one another. As Co-Founder and CEO of The Jones Group CPA & Advisory, he guides founders through growth, transactions, and the decisions that shape a company for decades. He brings that same long view to the Lounge, curating every room with intention.

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Financial Advisor

Cody Chrest

Western & Southern Financial Group

Cody partners with business owners and executives to protect what they have built and plan for what comes next. At Western & Southern Financial Group, he focuses on wealth strategy, risk management, and succession planning. Within the Lounge, he is the connector who makes sure every member leaves the table with a new relationship worth keeping.

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Managing Principal

Matt Jones, CPA

The Jones Group CPA & Advisory

Matt leads The Jones Group CPA & Advisory with a reputation for clear thinking and candid counsel. He works alongside entrepreneurs on tax strategy, financial structure, and the numbers behind every major move. At the Lounge, Matt champions the spirit of generosity that defines the network: show up, share what you know, and help each other win.

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