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About Company 4

Founded in 2017, Company 4 was built on a simple premise: identify complex business challenges and resolve them with maximum efficiency. We partner with a select number of clients to ensure personalized, high-touch attention. Whether repositioning a legacy brand or launching a disruptive new product, we assemble the right teams and deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.

The mission of Company 4 is to combine experience and innovation in creating scalable solutions to real problems. Ranging from disruptive start-ups competing in their various market space, to established, larger organizations looking to re-focus and optimize. Our collective experiences allow us to provide solutions seen by companies at all stages of development. 


We look forward to partnering with ambitious clients in addressing their needs and bringing their vision to fruition.  

What We Do

Business Development

Partnerships & Activation

Business Development

  • E-Commerce Strategy
  • Optimized Lead-Generation
  • Sales Strategy
  • Pipeline Development
  • Growth Stage Optimization
  • Early State Fund Raising & Guidance


Marketing Strategy

Partnerships & Activation

Business Development

  • Trend Recognition & Analysis
  • Brand Positioning, Development & Roadmapping
  • Marketing Program Development
  • Retention & Acquisition Marketing Strategies
  • Competitive Landscape Research

Partnerships & Activation

Partnerships & Activation

Partnerships & Activation

  • Affinity Brands & Influencer Strategy
  • Activation Programs With Progressive Variables
  • Promotion Campaigns for Industry Specific Segments
  • Value Perception and Brand Alignment Analysis



The Team

Meet the Principal Partner: Tony Minter

Meet the Principal Partner: Tony Minter

Meet the Principal Partner: Tony Minter

 A seasoned professional with a diverse background in marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships, Tony is a key driving force behind Company 4's success. As the Founder of Minter & Friends and former Director of Business Development at Arsenic, Inc., Tony has a proven history of scaling operations and forging high-impact 

 A seasoned professional with a diverse background in marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships, Tony is a key driving force behind Company 4's success. As the Founder of Minter & Friends and former Director of Business Development at Arsenic, Inc., Tony has a proven history of scaling operations and forging high-impact collaborative networks. With extensive experience working alongside leading brands and media organizations across the competitive Los Angeles market, Tony understands the immense value of building trust and executing scalable campaigns. His expertise in designing robust, data-driven growth strategies ensures that our clients receive tailored solutions that translate into measurable impact and scalable revenue. At Company 4, Tony leverages his deep industry insights to position both legacy brands and disruptive start-ups for long-term commercial dominance. 

Meet the Partner: Edward Watkins

Meet the Principal Partner: Tony Minter

Meet the Principal Partner: Tony Minter

 Edward brings over 15 years of executive-level experience in strategic brand marketing, digital innovation, and partnerships to Company 4. With a proven track record of driving monumental growth across the eCommerce, D2C, and entertainment sectors, Edward specializes in translating cultural intelligence and data-backed insights into scal

 Edward brings over 15 years of executive-level experience in strategic brand marketing, digital innovation, and partnerships to Company 4. With a proven track record of driving monumental growth across the eCommerce, D2C, and entertainment sectors, Edward specializes in translating cultural intelligence and data-backed insights into scalable go-to-market strategies. His extensive background includes leading global consumer marketing for Universal Music Group and directing international eCommerce initiatives for premium retail brands. An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania with an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan, Edward excels at aligning dynamic brand positioning with measurable commercial outcomes. At Company 4, his expertise in integrated marketing and partner activation ensures our clients achieve market dominance and sustained revenue growth. 

Meet the Partner: Zack Rice

Meet the Founder: William J. Lyons IV

Meet the Founder: William J. Lyons IV

 Zack brings a rare fusion of elite operational leadership and high-stakes technical strategy to Company 4. Forged in the demanding environments of U.S. Army Special Operations, Zack developed a "zero-fail" methodology while executing complex missions worldwide. He translates this rigorous operational discipline into the corporate sector 

 Zack brings a rare fusion of elite operational leadership and high-stakes technical strategy to Company 4. Forged in the demanding environments of U.S. Army Special Operations, Zack developed a "zero-fail" methodology while executing complex missions worldwide. He translates this rigorous operational discipline into the corporate sector as the Lead Consultant and Founder of Sparetime Consulting. Specializing in institutional governance, operational continuity, and advanced cybersecurity, Zack possesses deep expertise in developing proprietary AI-driven defense tools and architecting zero-trust networks. Serving as a Fractional CISO for high-growth firms, he excels at hardening critical infrastructure against sophisticated threats. At Company 4, Zack leverages his elite tactical and technical acumen to build resilient, scalable operational frameworks. His strategic guidance ensures our clients navigate complex challenges with absolute security, precision, and sustained commercial growth. 

Meet the Founder: William J. Lyons IV

Meet the Founder: William J. Lyons IV

Meet the Founder: William J. Lyons IV

 Recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Business Owners, William brings over 15 years of elite business development and strategic leadership to Company 4. Will’s career is defined by his proven ability to bridge the gap between innovative marketing and scalable revenue growth. Prior to founding Company 4, he served as Managing Partner of Bus

 Recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Business Owners, William brings over 15 years of elite business development and strategic leadership to Company 4. Will’s career is defined by his proven ability to bridge the gap between innovative marketing and scalable revenue growth. Prior to founding Company 4, he served as Managing Partner of Business Development at VCT and held a pivotal role at Samsung Mobile, orchestrating nationwide marketing initiatives and high-impact partnerships. A dynamic entrepreneur, he also co-founded the social commerce platform 15 Things. A graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Will combines deep analytical insights with the relentless, goal-oriented drive cultivated as a former athlete. Beyond commercial success, Will is dedicated to civic leadership as the Founder and Operations Director of the National Hoops Academy, and as a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. At Company 4, Will’s strategic vision ensures our clients achieve sustained market dominance. 

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