Alicia Miller is the founder and managing director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm with deep expertise in franchising and private capital, and a particular focus on helping emerging brands grow smart from the beginning so they can reach their greatest potential. She is also an investor in both brands and multi-unit franchise operators. She is also a member of the board of governors for the International Franchise Association's Certified Franchise Executive education program; has authored numerous articles on franchising and private equity for Franchise Times, Entrepreneur, and Forbes; and has been a multi-unit franchisee. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.