Who We Are

NewPlan is led by Peter Buchanan, a well-known business strategist for tech firms, and Michael Rapaport, a CEO with four successful exits in enterprise software. We help companies create effective strategies, manage resources, and execute efficiently in the market. This leads our clients to launch quickly, attract investment, grow fast, scale well, and achieve significant high value exits. In addition to Peter and Mike, we have a network of experienced interim executives and consulting partners with expertise in key areas for successful tech companies, including:

  • Software Development

  • Product Management

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations & Strategic Communications

  • Sales Enablement

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Human Resources

  • Recruiting

  • Legal

Management

Peter Buchanan
Managing Partner

Strategic Advisor | Operator | Growth Catalyst

Helping tech companies win big through strategic clarity and execution excellence.

For over 25 years, Peter Buchanan has worked alongside technology CEOs, founders, and boards to drive exceptional business outcomes - whether scaling operations, raising capital, preparing for M&A, or unlocking new revenue opportunities. With deep operational experience and a sharp strategic mind, Peter helps tech leaders transform ambition into results.

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • Over 400 client engagements across 35+ tech-driven markets, including cybersecurity, AI, telecom, mobile advertising, enterprise software, government contracting, healthcare IT, and digital media.

  • Helped raise over $700 million in early and growth-stage capital.

  • Supported 15+ high-value exits.

His hands-on leadership as CEO of VIAcode Consulting led to 40%+ revenue growth in just two years and brought in top-tier clients such as Microsoft, NetApp, Agilysis, HortonWorks, Datacore, and Wolters Kluwer.

Peter founded or co-founded three technology-focused professional services firms - NewPlan, Chessiecap, and Operon Partners - each built to support early- and growth-stage companies through strategic inflection points. He also serves as a board director for iGov, a fast-growing federal technology contractor. He previously held senior consulting, corporate development, and strategic planning roles at British Telecom, GE, and Deloitte.

What his clients say: “Peter thinks like a strategist, executes like an operator, and communicates like a leader - bringing the full toolkit to help technology companies grow smarter, faster, and stronger.”

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Michael Rapaport
Managing Partner

Company Builder | Execution Powerhouse | Multiple High-Value Exits.

Michael is a seasoned operator and growth strategist with over 30 years of experience leading and scaling enterprise software, data analytics, and cybersecurity companies. His career is defined by four successful exits, high-growth transformations, and a hands-on, results-driven leadership style. Michael has held senior executive roles, including CEO, COO, and CRO, in venture-backed and private equity-owned businesses, where he created sustainable growth, streamlined operations, and led with both strategic clarity and operational precision.

Throughout his career, Michael has:

  • Led companies from early-stage through acquisition, including orchestrating exits to strategic buyers and private equity firms.

  • Built and scaled high-performing teams across sales, product, and engineering—often in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

  • Developed go-to-market strategies that delivered rapid revenue acceleration, improved customer retention, and opened new verticals and markets.

  • Partnered with founders, boards, and investors to diagnose organizational roadblocks and implement systems that unlock long-term scalability.

Michael is especially skilled at achieving product-market fit, putting companies back on a trajectory for exponential growth. His no-nonsense approach makes him a trusted advisor for leadership teams navigating high-stakes transitions, turnarounds, or growth plateaus.

Sector Expertise:

  • Enterprise SaaS

  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

  • AI & Analytics Platforms

  • B2B Cloud Applications

  • Federal and Regulated Market Software Markets

Core Strengths:

  • Interim Executive Leadership (CEO/CRO/COO)

  • Revenue Operations & Go-to-Market Execution

  • Exit & M&A Preparation

  • Fundraising and Investor Alignment

  • Organizational Restructuring & Team Scaling

What his clients say: “Michael knows how to focus teams and unlock growth. He helped take our company to the next level.”