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This list showcases the top United States based VP’ operating in the Professional Services space. If you think a VP’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Chad Walters
Vice President of Engineering of Praetorian
Chad brings his enthusiasm and experience for creating, growing, mentoring, and leading engineering teams. He has held prior leadership roles at IBM, Lombardi Software, Amazon, and Marsh.
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About Praetorian: Praetorian is a cybersecurity company whose mission is to make the world safer and more secure.
Ryan Macia
Vice President, Finance of Praetorian
Finance professional with expertise developing scalable, data-driven financial operating models and reporting to support executive level planning and decision-making.
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About Praetorian: Praetorian is a cybersecurity company whose mission is to make the world safer and more secure.
Angela Alini
VP, Alliance Relationships of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Ali Zaman
Vice President Global Business Development of Confiz
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About Confiz: Confiz is a full service technology company, committed to enabling people and verticals by producing high performance industry solutions.
Rob Hull
VP Consumer & Network Scouting, Technology, Service & Innovation of BT Global Services
Rob has been in Silicon Valley for 15 years heading up Global Scouting within BT’s External Innovation team whose role is to identify, qualify, then introduce companies with innovative technologies, propositions and business models into the BT Lines of Business. Notable projects include BT Sport on Chromecast, steamed gaming and fixed mobile convergence propositions. Before coming to the US, Rob worked in BT’s Group Strategy Department as well as heading up Marketing and Business Development for one of their global sales sectors, and prior to that held various sales and marketing roles. Rob has a Master’s Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering.
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About BT Global Services: BT Global Services plc is a division of United Kingdom telecommunications operator BT Group.
Daniel Harsell
Founder & SVP of Technology of Intapp
Daniel Harsell is the Founder & SVP of Technology at Intapp.
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About Intapp: Intapp is a provider of industry-specific, cloud-based software solutions that enable connected professional and financial services.
Steve Todd
Senior Vice President, General Counsel of Intapp
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About Intapp: Intapp is a provider of industry-specific, cloud-based software solutions that enable connected professional and financial services.
Will Houghteling
Vice President of Product & Platform of FranklinCovey
Will Houghteling is the Vice President of Product and Platform at FranklinCovey and Founder & CEO of Strive.
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About FranklinCovey: FranklinCovey is a performance improvement company that helps organizations address issues that require behavioral changes.
Rob Cahill
EVP, Innovations, Product Development and Client Experience of FranklinCovey
Rob Cahill is the Managing Director of Innovations at FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC). He came to FranklinCovey through the 2017 acquisition of Jhana, where he was CEO and Co-founder. Founded in 2011, Jhana is a SaaS company dedicated to giving millions of people the great manager they deserve through engaging online learning. He was previously at Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) as Chief of Staff to the CEO as the company scaled from 20 employees. Before that, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He earned an M.S. in Management Science and a B.A. in Economics at Stanford University. He is a 6-time world and national champion in Ultimate Frisbee, a fifth-generation San Franciscan, and a third-generation Giants fan.
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About FranklinCovey: FranklinCovey is a performance improvement company that helps organizations address issues that require behavioral changes.
Baxtex McElroy
VP & General Manager of Jacobs
Baxtex McElroy is the VP and General Manager of Operations at Jacobs Engineering S.A. and brings over 45 years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and government contingency operations. He has held other key responsibilities and roles at companies such as Fluor and Arabian American Oil Company, including positions on the executive, program & project management, construction, and the operations and maintenance of industrial and commercial facilities. In addition, Buck has managed supporting manpower, logistics development, and training. Baxter McElroy also brings experience in facilities design and specification, as design manager and coordinator, client representative and operability and maintainability consultant. Buck also served many roles in the United States Navy, including staff civil engineer and design engineer.
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About Jacobs: Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Laurie Ledford
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies
Laurie Ledford, age 58, is responsible for Marsh & McLennan Companies’ overall human capital and talent strategy and the delivery of human resources services to all our colleagues worldwide. Prior to her current role, Ms. Ledford served as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Marsh Inc. Ms. Ledford joined Marsh in 2000 and was named CHRO in 2006, after having served as Senior Human Resources Director for Marsh’s International Specialty Operations. Her prior experience was with Citibank and NationsBank.
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About Marsh & McLennan Companies: Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk.
Sanjeev Khati
Vice President and Market Unit Lead of Tata Consultancy Services
Sanjeev Khati is the Vice President and Market Unit Lead and he is the former Head of Business Development for Banking and Financial Services USA at Tata Consultancy Services, Sanjeev is responsible for driving the unit’s business development vision, strategy and targets, leading the sales force to structure and shape deals that deliver value and sustainable outcomes for clients. Sanjeev also heads the Capital Markets Unit for TCS USA, responsible for guiding the development of client relationships, driving overall unit strategy, customer centric offering development and fostering industry partnerships. Sanjeev specializes in envisioning and delivering large scale Technology and Business change programs for clients in the Financial Services Industry. With more than 19 years of experience and a proven track record, he has overseen many large transformation programs encompassing Application and bespoke Software development, Package Implementations & Reengineering, Systems Integrations, Operations & Infrastructure Outsourcing and Consulting engagements for his clients. His work experience has spanned across clients from various industry sub segments viz. Payments, Core Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, Capital markets and Market Infrastructure firms. In his previous roles as Senior Client Partner, Sanjeev has led TCS’s relationship with some of the world’s largest investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, clearing houses and exchanges to deliver results in the areas of business planning and process optimization, business and IT architecture, application management, IT and Infrastructure outsourcing and business process outsourcing. Sanjeev is an avid business reader and golfer. He has a passion for sustainability and supports multiple non-profit organizations. He has completed an Executive Leadership Program from Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, and he is based in New Jersey.
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About Tata Consultancy Services: Tata Consultancy Services is a multinational information technology services, business solutions and consulting company based in India.
Chris Anderson
VP, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager of Franklin Templeton Investments
Chris Anderson is VP-Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton.
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About Franklin Templeton Investments: Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment firm that offers mutual funds for individuals and institutions.
Matthew Plevelich
Vice President of NewSpring
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About NewSpring, NewSpring, NewSpring, NewSpring: NewSpring Capital is focused on leveraging operational expertise and capital to build market leading companies.
Kelly Bousman
Senior Vice President, Marketing of AVI-SPL
Kelly Bousman is an entrepreneurial executive with over 16 years of experience in technology marketing and a proven record of developing a clearly defined marketing strategy that supports consistent business growth and enhances brand equity. Prior to joining LumaStream, Kelly Bousman served as senior vice president of marketing for AVI-SPL, the leading global video communications solutions provider. She led the overall marketing strategy including the company’s brand positioning, advertising, lead generation, e-commerce, public relations, and corporate communications. At AVI-SPL, Kelly Bousman led the development of ProjectorPeople.com, the first online reseller of video projectors to business, government and consumer markets. ProjectorPeople.com grew rapidly, becoming one of the company’s most profitable units, earning 10s of millions in revenue annually. With LumaStream, Kelly Bousman leads the planning, organizing, staffing, training, and managing of all marketing functions to achieve LumaStream objectives of sales, growth, profitability, and visibility. Kelly Bousman is active in the local entrepreneurial community as a board member for Tampa Bay WaVE, a non-profit organization for early stage tech startups. She also has a strong background in art, design and web technology. Kelly Bousman was the Assistant Curator at the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum for five years. She’s taught entrepreneurship, graphics, multimedia and web design at the University of Tampa, and worked with the Ringling School of Art and Design. Kelly Bousman holds a B.A. degree in Philosophy from Florida State University and an M.A. degree in Art History from the University of South Florida.
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About AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is recognized as an innovative leader in the collaboration and AV industry, the result of a 2008 merger between Audio Visual
Steve Benjamin
Executive Vice President of AVI-SPL
Steve Benjamin joined legacy AVI in 1997. In his leadership role as executive vice president for AVI-SPL, Steve is responsible for the following: contract management and negotiation, departmental financial oversight, production-related issues, real estate and insurance transactions, and corporate special projects.
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About AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is recognized as an innovative leader in the collaboration and AV industry, the result of a 2008 merger between Audio Visual
Nicole Dingley
Vice President Customer Success of John Wiley & Sons
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About John Wiley & Sons: John Wiley & Sons is a provider of content and content-enabled workflow solutions.
Pete Sattler
SVP and Chief Information Officer / CISO / Digital Transformation / M&A / Analytics of John Wiley & Sons
Pete Sattler is the SVP and Chief Information Officer / CISO / Digital Transformation / M&A / Analytics at John Wiley and Sons.
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About John Wiley & Sons: John Wiley & Sons is a provider of content and content-enabled workflow solutions.
Ahsen Saber
Co-Founder & VP, Business Operations & Customer Success of Sharebite
Ahsen Saber is a Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Operations and Customer Success at Sharebite.
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About Sharebite: Sharebite is a mission-driven foodtech & expense management platform built exclusively for companies.
Carl Cross
Executive Vice President of Sales of Workfront
As Executive Vice President of Sales for Workfront, Carl is responsible for worldwide account management and revenue growth. Carl has over 20 years of global sales leadership experience, growing great teams, and building and executing long-term business strategies that lead to company growth and customer satisfaction. Prior to Workfront, Carl was the senior vice president of worldwide sales at AppSense and has held leadership and executive management roles at HP Enterprise Security, BMC Software, SAP and PeopleSoft.
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About AppSense, Workfront: Workfront providers cloud-based enterprise work management solutions for enterprise teams.
Paige Erickson
Senior Vice President of Business Development of Workfront
As Senior Vice President of Business Development for Workfront, Paige leads a team to create and leverage a broad partner eco-system. Paige has more than 25 years of industry experience and an impressive record of building and managing teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Paige is skilled at creating partner strategies, messaging, and go-to-market models. In addition, she is an expert at developing new partner programs and launching partner networks, including comprehensive partner training and certification programs. Prior to Workfront, Paige was the vice president of partner strategy and programs at Sage, and also held leadership positions at Billtrust, CA Technologies, BMC Software and IBM. Paige is the recipient of multiple awards and industry recognition including CRN Channel Chief and CRN Top Women of the Channel.
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About Workfront: Workfront providers cloud-based enterprise work management solutions for enterprise teams.
Richard Socarides
Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of GLG
Richard Socarides is Chief Communications Officer at GLG, where he oversees global communications, media, and policy. He also leads GLG’s Social Impact programming, which delivers the power of GLG’s platform to nonprofits, foundations, and social entrepreneurs. Previously, he held a number of senior communications roles at Time Warner, New Line Cinema, and AOL. He also served as White House Special Assistant and Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton, and worked on Capitol Hill as Special Assistant to U.S. Senator Tom Harkin. A lawyer by training, he was a partner at the New York City law firm Squadron, Ellenoff earlier in his career. Richard is also a writer and regular contributor to The New Yorker and a frequent commentator on television. Richard is a Trustee of the State University of New York. He is a longtime human rights and LGBT rights advocate.
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About GLG: The world’s insight network.
Ted Buscaglia
Executive Vice President of ARC Document Solutions
Mr. Buscaglia joined ARC Document Solutions in January 2006. Prior to joining the company, he worked at FedEx Kinko’s corporate offices in Dallas where he oversaw the company’s large-format business lines, including sales operations for large-format printing and finishing for retail and corporate accounts. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Latin American Studies from San Diego State Universit
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About : ARC Document Solutions offers managed print services (MPS), offsite document printing and fulfillment services.
Farhad Daghigh
Vice President & Business Development of Teletronics Technology
Mr. Daghigh joined TTC in April of 2011 as the Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Daghigh has over 27 years of experience in Microelectronics, Telemetry and Avionics in various capacities including Design Engineering, Application Engineering, Project Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Daghigh was the Vice President of Military Business Development for a major Aerospace company in Pennsylvania prior to joining TTC. He has held key positions with several major Aerospace companies including, Orbital Sciences Corporation, L-3 Communications and Smiths Aerospace. Mr. Daghigh holds Executive Management Certificates from The University of North Carolina, Keenan-Flagler Business School and a BSEET from College of New Jersey.
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About Teletronics Technology: Teletronics Technology is the total system solution provider for defense and commercial aerospace test applications.
Steven Pellarin
Vice President of Systems Engineering of Teletronics Technology
Mr. Pellarin holds a BSEE degree from Drexel University and has 28 years of experience in engineering management and circuit design. He is responsible for developing and managing the design process at Teletronics and for overseeing the analog design department. His design expertise includes signal conditioning, system engineering, system electrical and mechanical design, system integration and support. Steve has been responsible for the qualification and certification testing of prototype systems, including on-site support during installation and integration.
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About Teletronics Technology: Teletronics Technology is the total system solution provider for defense and commercial aerospace test applications.
Albert Berdugo
Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Teletronics Technology
Mr. Berdugo is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Teletronics Technology Corporation. He has 35 years of experience in systems engineering and high-speed digital design. For the last 25 years, Albert has worked as the engineering lead for the design and development of a vast number of industrial and military products and systems. Albert is a graduate of Drexel University with an MS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and earned a BSEE degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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About Teletronics Technology: Teletronics Technology is the total system solution provider for defense and commercial aerospace test applications.
Jeffrey Franklin
Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales and Business Development of TrueCommerce
Since co-founding RedTail in 2000, Jeff has played an integral part in the development of the RedTail’s flagship managed EDI service—from its design and development, to its implementation as part of a total electronic trading solution for middle-market businesses. He brings more than 25 years of expertise in the understanding of manufacturing systems that include electronic data interchange As Vice President, Sales for Sage / AccountMate, Jeff focuses on RedTail’s sales in those market segments. Earlier, Jeff transitioned from VP of Product Development Director of Sales and Business Development. Prior to founding RedTail Solutions, Jeff was IT Director for RBI, where he developed and implemented a collaborative system for new product development in addition to his general responsibilities for RBI’s IT strategy and systems. Jeff also started Electro-World and Boca Software, and wrote a full MRP system for electronics company Solitron. Jeff attended the University of Florida
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About TrueCommerce: TrueCommerce, Inc. provides electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions to small and mid-tier companies. Its end-to-end solution includes
Gurmeet Chahal
SVP & Global Leader – Digital Transformation Services of Genpact
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About Genpact: Genpact provides business process management and information technology services.
Paul Burton
Senior Vice President – Business Leader Analytics and Research of Genpact
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About Genpact: Genpact provides business process management and information technology services.
Stacy Simpson
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Genpact
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About Genpact: Genpact provides business process management and information technology services.
Aniruddha Guha Sarkar
VP, Global Relationship of Genpact
Ani Sarkar serves as the Vice President of Global Relationship at Genpact.
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About Dropshyp, Genpact: Genpact provides business process management and information technology services.
JC Pratt
Vice President Of Business Development of Genpact
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About Bitmo, Genpact: Genpact provides business process management and information technology services.
Brent Goldman
VP Engineering of Sisu
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About Sisu: Sisu provides real estate sales coaching solution designed for teams, brokerages and agents.
David Berger
EVP and CFO of Information Services Group
David E. Berger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for Finance, Investor Relations, Legal and IT Operations. Previously, Mr. Berger was Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Investor Relations with The Nielsen Company, a $5 billion global information and media company where he spent more than eight years and participated in a number of strategic acquisitions for the company. Prior to Nielsen, he was with Simon & Schuster (S&S) and Viacom for nine years where he held a variety of increasingly important financial positions including Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller of S&S. He was the lead on development and strategic initiatives; financial and operational matters; and managed a staff of over 200 financial professionals. Mr. Berger is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and earned his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
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About Information Services Group: Information Services Group was founded in 2006 by a group of industry veterans whose vision is to create a new leader in the fast-growing
Thomas Kucinski
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Information Services Group
Tom Kucinski is responsible for the firm’s overall human resources function, with a particular focus on strategic talent management, leadership development and organizational change initiatives. An accomplished global Human Resource leader with more than 30 years of experience in the professional services, finance and consumer products industries, Tom joined ISG in 2013 as its Global Leader – Total Rewards and HR Operations and was named to his current post in 2017. Prior to ISG, Tom held HR leadership roles at NASDAQ OMX, Nielsen and American Express, with a particular emphasis on compensation and benefits strategy and design. An avid distance runner, Tom holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa.
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About Information Services Group: Information Services Group was founded in 2006 by a group of industry veterans whose vision is to create a new leader in the fast-growing
Erik Treutlein
Vice President, Enterprise Segment of LegalZoom
Erik Treutlein is the Vice President, Enterprise Segment at LegalZoom.
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About LegalZoom: LegalZoom is a technology platform giving access to professional legal advice so people can protect what matters most.
Joe Callinan
Vice President of Product Management of LegalZoom
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About LegalZoom: LegalZoom is a technology platform giving access to professional legal advice so people can protect what matters most.
Rosie Atkins
VP of Product of Homebase
Rosie Atkins has been a product leader for more than 20 years. In her current role as VP of Product at Homebase, she is working toward the company’s mission to make it simple for local businesses to manage hourly employees. She has held product leadership roles at OpenTable, Groupon, and Upserve. In 1997, Rosie was a founding employee at Reel.com, the first business to rent and sell movies online. Rosie is a mentor at the Program on Entrepreneurship at Yale School of Management and at the Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship Program at Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
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About Homebase: Homebase helps its users to track and schedule hours.
Jeff Auston
VP Engineering of Homebase
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About Homebase, Torch: Homebase helps its users to track and schedule hours.
Natalia Delgado
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Huron Consulting Group
Natalia Delgado is Board of Director at National Women’s Law Center.
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About Huron Consulting Group: Huron is a provider of business consulting services.
Christie Terrill
VP of Customer Success of Bishop Fox
VP of Customer Success at Bishop Fox.
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About Bishop Fox: The leader in offensive security, providing continuous pen testing, red teaming, attack surface management, & security assessments.
Michael Clarner
Vice President, Strategy & Business Development of MiniMoves
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About MiniMoves: MiniMoves is a full service moving company for homes and businesses.
Caroline Dell
VP Strategy & Operations of Chief
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About Chief, LOLA: Chief is the only private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.
Amy Knapp
SVP People of Catalant
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About Catalant, Underscore VC: Catalant is a software company that provides global enterprises with software solutions to access business expertise on demand.
Tom Nicholas
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances of Mavenlink
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About Mavenlink: Mavenlink is a transformative SaaS platform for the modern professional services organization.
Carl Grant III
EVP, Business Development of Cooley
Carl Grant III is EVP, Business Development for Cooley and is known as a super-connector in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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About airAccountant, Avansis Ventures, BusinessLink USA, Cooley, IronGate Capital Advisors: Cooley is a legal services company that solves legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, and established companies.
Chris Montgomery
SVP, Business Development of Cooley
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About Cooley, Musemantik, University of Edinburgh: Cooley is a legal services company that solves legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, and established companies.
Carol LaPunzina
Senior Vice President, Human Resources of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Laura Goodall
Vice President – Insurance Risk Management of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Jessica Somerfeld
Vice President – Corporate Actuary of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Jeffrey Hafter
Executive Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Eugene Ballard
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Richard Altorelli
Vice President – Investment Controller of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Harry Berkley
Vice President – Information Technology of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Jane Parker
Vice President – Senior Counsel of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
William Rohde, Jr.
Senior Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Philip Welt
Senior Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Trish Conway
Vice President – Enterprise Risk Management of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Scott Siegel
Vice President – Taxes of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Dana Frantz
Vice President – Corporate Actuary of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Jonathan Levine
Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
John Goldwater
Executive Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Peter Kamford
Senior Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Joan Kapfer
Vice President- Enterprise Development of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Robert Hewitt
Senior Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Robert Gosselink
Senior Vice President, Insurance Risk Management of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Josephine Raimondi
Vice President – Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
James Shiel
Executive Vice President Investments of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
C. Fred Madsen
Senior Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
J. Michael Foley
Senior Vice President Information Technology of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Paul Hancock
Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Actuary of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Scott Mansolillo
Vice President – Chief Compliance Officer of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Ira Lederman
Executive Vice President, Secretary of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Edward Linekin
Vice President – Investments of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Karen Horvath
Vice President – External Financial Communications of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Lucille Sgaglione
Executive Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Thomas Boyle
Vice President – Corporate Actuarial of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Robert Sabio
Vice President – Head of Corporate Catastrophe Analysis of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
James Bronner
Executive Vice President of W. R. Berkley
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About W. R. Berkley: W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.
Setareh Motamedi
VP of Marketing of BQE Software
With over 10 years of sales and marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies specializing in product management, demand generation, and developing top tier teams, Setareh leads the BQE marketing team, focusing on strategy, demand generation, and branding through a multi-channel integrated approach. Her marketing philosophy is customer-centric, knowing that BQE’s users are the heart of the company. Setareh is a certified PMM and ABM strategist and holds a B.A. and masters in communication management from USC. When not working, she is passionate about traveling, being outdoors, golfing, and staying abreast of technology trends.
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About BQE Software: BQE Software develops practice management software for professional services firms.
Irfan Qazi
VP Customer Service & Support of BQE Software
With almost 20 years of customer service experience, Irfan works tirelessly towards one goal: customer satisfaction. Irfan joined BQE in 2000 and under his leadership the company expanded customer service globally. He is passionate about what he does and takes pride in his work. Prior to earning a B.S. in management information systems, Irfan was an automotive engineer and worked as an appraiser for GMAC. Outside of work, he loves travelling – especially camping in Yosemite National Park where he can temporarily disconnect from technology and recharge.
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About BQE Software: BQE Software develops practice management software for professional services firms.
Mark Khurshid
VP Training and Consulting of BQE Software
Mark specializes in onboarding customers to BQE products, providing them with customized solutions, and ensuring they have a great customer experience during training. He has a background in project management and programming, including proficiency in Java, C#, WPF, API, and other languages. He joined the company in 2003 and holds a bachelor’s of electronics and communications. Mark is a Sun Certified Java programmer and an expert graphic designer. When he isn’t working on customer implementations, he enjoys reading fiction and spending time with his beautiful wife and three sons.
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About BQE Software: BQE Software develops practice management software for professional services firms.
Sundaram Ramesh
Vice President of Educational of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Sundaram Ramesh is Member of the Board of Director & Vice President of Educational at IEEE in 2016.
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About California State University, California State University, Northridge, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers: IEEE is a professional association of engineers focused on advancing technological innovation and excellence.
Sheila Hemami
Vice President of Publications Products and Services of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Sheila Hemami is Member of the Board of Directors & Vice President of Publications Products and Services at IEEE in 2016.
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About Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Triple Ring Technologies: IEEE is a professional association of engineers focused on advancing technological innovation and excellence.
Wai Wong
Vice President of Member & Geographic Activities of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Wai Wong is Member of the Board of Directors & Vice President of Member & Geographic Activities at IEEE in 2016.
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About Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers: IEEE is a professional association of engineers focused on advancing technological innovation and excellence.
Jose Moura
Vice President of Technical Activities of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Jose Moura is Member of the Board of Directors & Vice President of Technical Activities at IEEE in 2016.
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About Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers: IEEE is a professional association of engineers focused on advancing technological innovation and excellence.
Jose Moura
Vice President of Technical Activities of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Jose Moura is Member of the Board of Directors & Vice President of Technical Activities at IEEE in 2016.
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About Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers: IEEE is a professional association of engineers focused on advancing technological innovation and excellence.
Jerry Chico
Vice President, Procurement of Cross Country Healthcare
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About Cross Country Healthcare: Cross Country Healthcare it provides healthcare staffing and workforce management solutions.
Harish Ramachandran
Co-Founder & VP of Global Pre-sales of CIGNEX
Harish is Co-Founder and VP – Strategic Business at CIGNEX Datamatics. He has over 18 years of experience in solutions consulting, project delivery, and product development largely in the Financial Services industry.
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About CIGNEX, CIGNEX: CIGNEX is a global consulting company offering solutions, services and platforms on Open Source, Cloud and Automation technologies.
David Istvan
SVP Business Development and Marketing of TeamHealth Holdings
David Istvan is a proven leader and brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the company as president of TeamHealth Emergency Medicine’s Northeast Group. Dr. Istvan works closely with hospital clients to ensure healthy business relationships and also takes the lead for all aspects of the group’s business, including: • financial solvency and revenue generation • physician relations • organizational development Before bringing years of leadership experience and skills to TeamHealth, Dr. Istvan began his medical career at Bayonne Medical Center in Bayonne, New Jersey, where he served as the director of emergency medicine from 1999-2007. Between 2007-2014, Dr. Istvan served as chief of the department of emergency medicine for Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Istvan joined TeamHealth in 2014 as an emergency medicine regional medical director (RMD), where he offered leadership and support for 20 hospital emergency department teams in New Jersey, including oversight of clinical operations, quality, patient satisfaction, productivity and physician leader coaching. Dr. Istvan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh.
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About TeamHealth Holdings: Team Health are a healthcare organization committed to quality, efficiency, and exceptional patient care .
Kent Bristow
SVP Operations of TeamHealth Holdings
With years of experience in accounting, including a CPA certification, Kent brings a wealth of knowledge to revenue management. His expertise in managed care and fiscal services puts him in the right position to lead TeamHealth’s efforts in: • management of fiscal responsibilities of TeamHealth payer disputes • revenue projections • legislative affairs • outsourced billing • oversight of managed care contracts Prior to joining TeamHealth in 1997, Kent worked with KPMG Peat Marwick’s audit division and Pershing Yoakley & Associates healthcare accounting and consulting. He earned his degrees in business administration and accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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About TeamHealth Holdings: Team Health are a healthcare organization committed to quality, efficiency, and exceptional patient care .
Dan Wilbanks
Senior Vice President of Business Development of TeamHealth Holdings
With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Dan leads our business development team offering industry expertise, invaluable knowledge, and strategic vision. His skills and talents at TeamHealth speak to: • overseeing new contract sales • achieving the organization’s sales objectives • exploring new sales opportunities • developing strategic relationships • leading sales activities Before becoming part of the TeamHealth, Dan served as vice president, integrated provider solutions and medical products manufacturing for Cardinal Health. His extensive background in healthcare includes working with such companies as Hill -Rom, AMSCO International, American Hospital Supply and Richards Medical Orthopedic Company. Dan earned his bachelor’s degree in communication and marketing from the University of Alabama and a Master’s of Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.
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About TeamHealth Holdings: Team Health are a healthcare organization committed to quality, efficiency, and exceptional patient care .
Pat Ball
Senior Vice President of Strategic Resources of TeamHealth Holdings
With 30-plus years of executive experience in healthcare, Pat brings it all to the table. With expertise in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic planning, she leads TeamHealth’s efforts in: •strategic marketing •operations interface •select provider recruitment initiatives •communications support for internal departments related to hospital clients •industry relations •external communications Before TeamHealth, Pat was a consultant working with health systems, hospitals, physician outsourcing organizations, physician practices, and patient/physician/employee satisfaction and engagement companies. She also held senior-level roles at LHP Hospital Group, Triad Hospitals, Hospital Corporation of America, and St. Thomas Hospital, part of the Ascension system. She earned her bachelor’s from Radford University and completed her master’s and doctorate in counseling psychology and business administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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About TeamHealth Holdings: Team Health are a healthcare organization committed to quality, efficiency, and exceptional patient care .
Oliver Rogers
CEO, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of TeamHealth Holdings
With more than 40 years of management skills and knowledge, Oliver brings more than a wealth of experience to the table. He oversees the national field operations of TeamHealth, including: • Emergency Medicine • Anesthesiology • Hospital Medicine, including intensivists and post-acute practices • Hospital Medicine Subspecialties • Ambulatory Care • Spectrum Healthcare Resources, focusing on staffing for governmental healthcare facilities • D&Y, concentrating on locum tenens and permanent placement • PhysAssist, emphasizing medical scribes Oliver has more than 40 years of management experience in a variety of healthcare organizations, including hospitals and large physician practice groups. He joined TeamHealth in 2003 as executive vice president and accelerated to CEO of the Southeast division in 2006. Under his leadership, TeamHealth Southeast experienced unprecedented growth and client retention. Oliver was promoted to the president of TeamHealth Hospital Based Services in 2010 and was responsible for national contract management of TeamHealth’s Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesiology, Ambulatory Care, and Hospital Medicine Subspecialties practice areas. Before taking on leadership roles with TeamHealth, Oliver was responsible for a $1.5 billion revenue division of a publicly traded healthcare company. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and a master’s degree in health administration from Duke University.
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About TeamHealth Holdings: Team Health are a healthcare organization committed to quality, efficiency, and exceptional patient care .
Mark J. Lane
Senior Vice President of Vivial
Mark J. Lane serves as Berry’s Senior Vice President, Sales for all CenturyLink, Windstream and independent line of business markets. Regional offices are located in Dayton, OH, Lincoln, NE, LaCrosse, WI and St. Louis, MO. Mr. Lane has 27 years of experience with Berry supporting its independent line of business, most recently as Regional Vice President of Sales, a position which he held from 2001 until his current appointment. In addition to holding leadership posts in sales, sales management, and client relations, he has also served in key roles in Training and Human Resources and is a former Senior Director of Telco Relations, General Manager, and Regional Director. A Dayton native, Mr. Lane is active in a variety of community and philanthropic organizations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Miami University of Ohio.
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About Vivial: Vivial is ahead of the curve, providing innovative, lead-generating print and online search solutions.
Laura Cole
Vice President of Vivial
Laura Cole serves as Berry’s Vice President, Marketing and is responsible for all Digital and Print products, pricing and packaging, internal and external communication, research and advertising. Ms. Cole is a 13 year veteran with Berry, joining in 2001 as a Sales Representative. She has held numerous roles in Sales and Operations with the last 10 years in Marketing. During her time in Marketing she has managed Field Marketing, Product, Performance Based Programs, and Pricing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Nebraska- Lincoln.
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About Vivial: Vivial is ahead of the curve, providing innovative, lead-generating print and online search solutions.
Tony Bulugaris
Vice President Operations of Vivial
In his role as Vice President, Operations, Tony Bulugaris is responsible for Sales Operations, Sales Processes and Analytics, Customer Service and the National Sales Channel. Tony is a 15-year veteran of Berry, joining the company in 1999 as a sales rep. He has held numerous sales, training and management positions during his time with Berry, including more than three years as Client Services Regional Director for Berry’s Rochester, New York, division. Tony has earned several top sales/management awards at Berry, including both the President’s Club and Executive Club awards, and in 2007 he was selected to receive the prestigious Elmer Smith Eagle Leadership Award recognizing extraordinary leadership behavior and superior sales results. Tony is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Decision Science Modeling.
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About Vivial: Vivial is ahead of the curve, providing innovative, lead-generating print and online search solutions.
Jason Luders
Co-Founder, Senior Vice President of i2i Population Health
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About i2i Population Health: i2i Population Health provides healthcare organizations with population health management and analytics solutions.
Jeff Volk
SVP, Head of Business and Revenue & Commercial Lead, Americas of deltatre
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About Boston Venture Community Sports, deltatre, New York Venture Community (NYVC Sports), NextGen Venture Partners, Osun Labs, SPORTS TECH TOKYO, Techstars: deltatre is a sports media services company that provides consulting services for videos, webs, graphics, and sports businesses.
Rajan Mehta
Executive Vice President, Chief Product & Technology Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment
Rajan Mehta is the Executive Vice President, Chief Product and Technology Officer of WWE.
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About World Wrestling Entertainment: WWE, is an American sports entertainment and integrated media company.
Rob Kligman
VP, Global Digital & Integrated Sponsorship Sales of World Wrestling Entertainment
• Consultant to Private Equity and Venture Funds providing transactional and due diligence support as an industry lead; • Advisor to start ups at various stages seeking to professionalize operations, explore business models or build relationships in sports, tech, entertainment or media industries • Partner with large consulting firms to extend capabilities as industry expert and strategic support • Support accelerator programs and work 1:1 with founders • Work with larger companies seeking to understand and adjust to market changes in tech and media GENERAL SERVICES • Strategic Planning • Deal and Transaction Support • Relationship Development • Industry Deep Dives • Operational or Business Model Assessments • Product Roadmap Reviews • Board and Advisor Support • Sales and Marketing Overview • Access to Industry Experts • Change Management CLIENT ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLES Provided acquisition support as industry lead (Sports, Media & Tech) for $1B+ investment for two private equity firms and a global consulting firm: • Provided detailed overview and education of various marketplaces such as OTT video, digital media, and broadcast and the evolution of the industry. • Developed and delivered questionnaires for management presentations. • Review and guidance of target’s product roadmap and analysis of financial forecasts and business plans. • Provided regulatory analysis in a swiftly changing environment. • Evaluated various league positions and value of league rights and related products. • Addressable market, competitor, and customer analysis. • Daily+ calls to review materials and market / financial analysis and findings. • Facilitated introductions to additional experts and executives in various categories. Advisor to seed stage start-ups • Helped develop investor decks including company overview, market and competitive analysis, and product positioning. • Facilitated introductions to support partnership ambitions. • Provide business and strategic planning advice.
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About World Wrestling Entertainment: WWE, is an American sports entertainment and integrated media company.
