From startups to internal corporate innovation projects, I work with organizations using data and emerging trends to strategically move the needle. I have provided insight to dozens of corporate and venture-backed organizations (internal divisions, strategic partners, client bases, vendor networks), focusing on utilizing audience and market data to frame market opportunities, develop key performance indicators, and establish scaling factors in the business.I have founded, managed, and grown multiple technology-based communities ranging from digital innovation labs and corporate partner ecosystems to cyber security breach teams and social media advocates. I've been in the 'startup scene' for over 20 years working from seed round accelerators to M&A due diligence for the F500. This included organizing real-world and digital events coaching hundreds of venture-backed startups, coordinating an innovation community with over 40,000 members, and co-founding one of the largest digital media clubs in the world.My main focus typically targets partner growth, partner evangelism, technology integration, competitive intelligence, digital acquisition, cloud strategy, market research, and vendor network analysis programs. My responsibilities often deal with multiple partners handling specialty scenarios in industry niches behind closed doors, discovering and engaging new solutions for emerging problems.Past projects and clients: Microsoft, Walmart, Amazon, Verizon, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, DEMO, Beachbody, NIKE, REI, Onvia, TravelClick, TMP Worldwide, Monster.com, Intuit, and a variety of digital "start-up" projects.As a speaker and author, I have presented digital innovation to worldwide audiences.
Listed skills include Social Media, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, and 38 others.
