Amie is a collaborative leader of business-driven innovation and strategy for F1000 companies where she has initiated external innovation programs that produced uncommon results. Over the past decade in Silicon Valley, Amie has worked extensively with accelerators, VCs, and investors on behalf of corporate clients. She has combined broad industry knowledge with fundamental innovation processes to help clients realize millions of dollars in new market, new product and new technology opportunities. Accomplishments: Guided and accelerated the external innovation program for a leading US restaurant company to fulfill needs in 4 key business growth areas. Sourced over 700 startups to identify 7 pilots in 4 months; and launched all of them within 6 months.Designed and executed the Silicon Valley external innovation program for a global CPG company. Trusted to work directly with multiple business segments and household name brands to identify startups to fill gaps in their digital strategy. Defined the opportunity space for growth through investment for a large US consumer products holding company. Identified nearly 200 investment targets in a consumer products food and drink market. Analyzed 5G Networking, Mobile Payments Business Model and Market Opportunities for a leading global mobile phone manufacturer to identify new business models and startups for potential partnerships/acquisitions.Specialties: Innovation and growth, business-driven innovation, innovation adoption, innovation due-diligence, strategy and business planning, emerging future realities and market intelligence, go-to-market planning, and product marketing.