Alan L. Olsen, CPA, MBA(tax)
Alan L. Olsen, CPA, MBA (Tax)
Managing Partner
Alan is managing partner at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP, (GROCO) and is a respected leader in his field. He is also the radio show host to American Dreams.
Alan’s CPA firm resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves some of the most influential Venture Capitalist in the world. GROCO’s affluent CPA core competency is advising High Net Worth individual clients in tax and financial strategies.
Alan is a current member of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (S.I.E.P.R.) SIEPR’s goal is to improve long-term economic policy.
Alan has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting and develops innovative financial strategies for business enterprises.
Alan also serves on President Kim Clark’s BYU-Idaho Advancement council. (President Clark lead the Harvard Business School programs for 30 years prior to joining BYU-Idaho.
As a specialist in income tax, Alan frequently lectures and writes articles about tax issues for professional organizations and community groups. He also teaches accounting as a member of the adjunct faculty at Ohlone College.
Testimonials for Alan Olsen:
“Alan’s experience in stock options and tax planning has saved us a significant amount of time and money over the years. His technical knowledge and skills are invaluable!”
-Kamshal & Pawan Agrawal
Cisco Corporation
“Alan provides practical solutions to complex financial situations. He and his team take the time to understand your complete financial situation in order to provide you with truly innovative solutions. I know that my future and my family are in safe hands.”
-Charles Roberts
Former CEO/Founder PrimeCredit
“Alan and his team at GROCO provide me financial peace of mind which helps me sleep well at night.”
-Murat Sonmez
TIBCO Corporation
“I rely on Alan for my tax planning.”
-John Fisher
Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson
“Alan and GROCO are an integral part of my financial team.”
-Joe Lacob
Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
“Thank you, Alan, for serving as our family financial advisor.”
-Harry L. Crosby III
Son of Bing Crosby
“Perhaps the true reward of giving to the community is when you inspire others. Consider me as one person you have inspired, Alan.”
-Stephen Meade
California Bank and Trust
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Alan Olsen, is the Host of the American Dreams Show and the Managing Partner of GROCO.com. GROCO is a premier family office and tax advisory firm located in the San Francisco Bay area serving clients all over the world.
Alan L. Olsen, CPA, Wikipedia Bio
GROCO.com is a proud sponsor of The American Dreams Show.
The American Dreams show was the brainchild of Alan Olsen, CPA, MBA. It was originally created to fill a specific need; often inexperienced entrepreneurs lacked basic information about raising capital and how to successfully start a business.
Alan sincerely wanted to respond to the many requests from aspiring entrepreneurs asking for the information and introductions they needed. But he had to find a way to help in which his venture capital clients and friends would not mind.
The American Dreams show became the solution, first as a radio show and now with YouTube videos as well. Always respectful of interview guest’s time, he’s able to give access to individuals information and inspiration previously inaccessible to the first-time entrepreneurs who need it most.
They can listen to venture capitalists and successful business people explain first-hand, how they got to where they are, how to start a company, how to overcome challenges, how they see the future evolving, opportunities, work-life balance and so much more..
American Dreams discusses many topics from some of the world’s most successful individuals about their secrets to life’s success. Topics from guest have included:
Creating purpose in life / Building a foundation for their life / Solving problems / Finding fulfillment through philanthropy and service / Becoming self-reliant / Enhancing effective leadership / Balancing family and work…
MyPaths.com (Also sponsored by GROCO) provides free access to content and world-class entrepreneurs, influencers and thought leaders’ personal success stories. To help you find your path in life to true, sustainable success & happiness. It’s mission statement:
In an increasingly complex and difficult world, we hope to help you find your personal path in life and build a strong foundation by learning how others found success and happiness. True and sustainable success and happiness are different for each one of us but possible, often despite significant challenges.
Our mission at MyPaths.com is to provide resources and firsthand accounts of how others found their paths in life, so you can do the same.
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