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Boulder, CO, US

London, London, GB

• Lead global partnerships team, working with landlords and space operators to drive revenue growth and open new flexible workspace locations.
• Contribute to business strategy, mergers, acquisitions, and global business development as part of the company's global executive team.
• Achieved over 300% sales growth in the first year at the Instant Group.

New York City, New York, US

• Mentor startup companies in Techstars program, providing industry expertise and guidance.
• Leverage deep entrepreneurship experience to support companies in achieving their goals.
• Facilitate connections and opened networks for startups to access valuable resources.
• Contribute to the success of Techstars companies through mentorship.

Boulder, Colorado, US

• The Instant Group acquired Upsuite in 2023 ***While leading Upsuite:
• Led the growth and expansion of Upsuite, a B2B marketplace, by providing complete verified inventory in local markets for teams to find, compare, and tour coworking spaces.
• Developed strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance the platform's offerings and increase user engagement.
• Implemented innovative marketing strategies to drive user acquisition and retention, resulting in a significant increase in revenue.
• Upsuite was one of ten companies globally chosen to participate in the Colliers Proptech Accelerator in Toronto, Canada from September to December 2018.

New York, New York, US

• SquareFoot acquired Upsuite in May 2021 ***
• Led SquareFoot's Flexible Office Solutions group, overseeing three practice areas and a network of 100,000 flexible office spaces.
• Co-Founded SquareFoot’s Flex Location Services Practice, aiding coworking operators in sourcing profitable locations.
• Managed accounts with top coworking operators like IWG, Industrious, and Hines, utilizing Upsuite Flex Office Pro data sets.

Washington, DC, US

• Oversaw professional development and global curricula at the International Economic Development Council.
• Led marketing strategy, digital marketing, competitive positioning, and lead generation training for over 1,000 communities.
• Developed and implemented innovative economic development marketing best practices.
• Contributed to the growth and success of the largest organization of economic developers.

Denver, Colorado, US

• While a member of the board, we
• Reviewed and considered proposals for Larimer Square redevelopment, approved funding for 16th Street Mall redevelopment, and planned a public bikeway in downtown Denver neighborhoods.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance community planning and development initiatives.
• Raised funds through charitable contributions, grants, sponsorships, and events to support Downtown Denver Partnership's mission.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Atlas Integrated was acquired by Williams Media ***
• Led the acquisition of Atlas Integrated by Williams Media, showcasing strong leadership and business acumen.
• Developed innovative advertising campaigns driving real estate sales, job creation, and increased visitation for 500+ communities.
• Achieved three times the results of other agencies, winning international, national, and regional awards for clients.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Orchestrated a high-achieving team to tackle office sector problems in global downtowns, supported by the Walton Foundation.
• Developed scalable business models and "unfair advantage" for sustainable growth.
• Co-founded Upsuite, emerging as one of two entrepreneurs from the program.

Denver, CO, US