Joe Giildenzopf
Joe is a battle-tested entrepreneur and executive advisor with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting companies across consumer, manufacturing, and beverage alcohol sectors. He’s founded 13 businesses, led four exits, and is best known for launching Oak & Eden, a nationally recognized craft whiskey brand built on patented innovation.
As founder of Giilden Group, Joe provides fractional CEO, COO, and CGO services to high-growth, high-urgency businesses, often backed by private equity or founder ambition. His “My 3 Things” Framework: Strategy, Operations, and Growth brings clarity, focus, and execution to every engagement.
Joe brings an ownership mindset to every role, combining tactical expertise with deep empathy for founders and teams. Based in Texas, he partners with PE firms, VCs, and growth-stage companies nationwide, providing hands-on leadership where it matters most.
