Zaihua Daniel Hu

Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Capital Strategy Advisor helping business owners grow, transition, and exit with confidence. With 20+ years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, cross-border business development, brand expansion, and capital planning, Daniel works with small to mid-sized business owners, buyers, sellers, and investors on confidential business sales, acquisitions, exit planning, valuation, financing coordination, and IPO readiness. Daniel holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and previously led product and revenue teams at a publicly traded e-commerce company with more than $300M in annual revenue. He has also launched consumer brands and structured cross-border distribution partnerships between the U.S. and Asia. As a CEPA, Daniel helps owners look beyond a transaction by aligning business value, personal goals, financial readiness, and market timing. His advisory approach supports owners considering retirement, succession, partner buyout, strategic sale, acquisition growth, recapitalization, or future IPO readiness. Daniel is licensed in real estate and mortgage lending, allowing him to provide integrated support for business transfers, commercial property considerations, and acquisition financing. He is bilingual in English and Chinese and works with clients across California, Alabama, and qualified opportunities throughout the United States.