Head of Corporate Development & Deal Management
As Head of Corporate Development & Deal Management at Speed M&A by JonesSpross, Ayelet sources buyers and sellers and manages the full lifecycle of each deal from introduction through close. She ensures that every transaction moves forward with clarity and momentum, bridging the gap between strategy, process, and people—making her a strategic partner across the table.
Prior to joining Speed M&A, Ayelet served as Director of M&A for an aggregator, where she led sourcing, diligence, and execution efforts across the platform. Ayelet began her professional journey as a therapist, building a foundation in understanding people and navigating high-stakes situations—a skillset she recognized as deeply parallel to business development. That perspective continues to inform her people-first approach to M&A, where she combines insight into human dynamics with disciplined transaction management.
Ayelet holds a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Elon University