From Startup to Scale: Lessons from a Seasoned CEO
I’ve founded and led multiple companies, scaling them from scratch to multi-million-dollar enterprises. Now, I help entrepreneurs, brands, and businesses do the same—through strategic consulting, high-impact ventures, and disruptive innovation.
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About Me
I’m Gus.
I Help Entrepreneurs Build Their Dreams.
With zero outside funding, I have founded and scaled multiple middle-market companies, each generating anywhere from $10 million to $100 million+ in annual revenue. My experience spans fintech, e-commerce, CPG, and wholesale distribution—turning ideas into thriving, high-growth businesses.
As the CEO of Shark Processing and former CEO of Industrial Hemp Farms, Revibe Inc., and eCignatures, I’ve built, scaled, and exited businesses, mastering high-volume e-commerce, global supply chains, and enterprise-level sales. Now, I’m bringing that expertise to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and brands accelerate their own growth.
Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Ventures Led by Gus Hanger
I’m more than an entrepreneur—I’m an operator. I’ve built and led businesses in:
Shark Processing
A leading high-risk merchant processing company, Shark Processing specializes in helping businesses secure reliable payment solutions. With over 9 years in the industry, it has built a reputation for offering customized financial solutions to businesses in challenging sectors. Under Gus's leadership, it has grown into a trusted partner for companies worldwide.
Industrial Hemp Farms (IHF)
One of the largest hemp retail and wholesale companies in the U.S., IHF provides high-quality hemp products to farmers, distributors, and retailers. The company has revolutionized the hemp industry with its direct-to-consumer and B2B sales model. As CEO and Chairman, Gus scaled IHF into a dominant force in the cannabis space.
Revibe Inc
Revibe was a pioneering e-commerce and wholesale distribution company specializing in natural products. In just three years, Gus built a customer base of over 100,000 consumers and thousands of wholesale accounts. His expertise in high-volume e-commerce operations led to a successful exit in 2018.
eCignatures, Inc
Gus founded eCignatures at just 18, breaking into the competitive vaping industry. He secured over 500 retailer accounts, including 7-Eleven and Kroger, making Cignature a recognizable brand. His deep understanding of CPG sales, manufacturing, and big-box retail partnerships set the foundation for his entrepreneurial success.
We All Need Help to Realize What We Want Most.
Business Growth Strategy
Scaling E-Commerce & Wholesale Brands
Investor-Ready Business Structuring
Fintech & High-Risk Payment Solutions
Exit Strategies & Acquisitions
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What Clients Are Saying
Michael R., CEO of Fintech Startup
Sarah L., Founder of Consumer Goods Brand