IR delivers digital transformation, operational frameworks and execution strategies to growth and enterprise ISVs (software platforms) specifically focused on FinTech, Payments, Banking and Partnership ecosystems. IR transforms the way companies operate and how they develop, mobilize and monetize technology platforms to increase revenue while creating best in class customer experiences.Driven by the desire to develop disruptive innovations & game changing technologies while rooted in business strategy, product management and development, IR approaches products and markets through a very unique lens. Teaming with Company Founders, Executives & Business Leaders, IR’s discovery process, business and financial modeling, strategy & go to market plans have been found to drive exponential growth across companies and markets.Companies benefit from IR’s experience, global network of business leaders and technologies, and execution frameworks to more efficiently deliver value while steering clear of many of the “pitfalls” that plague business growth (a loss of time and $).As the founder of IR, I have a passion for continual learning and inventing and I’m always willing to listen and offer advice. I am a firm believer in paying it forward and will more than likely be able to provide introductions and connections that will benefit you and your business. Please message me and we’ll find time to connect!

San Diego's premier Startup Incubator has just launched Southern California's first Fintech focused Incubator. In partnership with RBC and Franklin Templeton, we're focused on supporting opportunities to disrupt across this space. I currently serve to provide my expertise along with the rest of the panel to run the due diligence process to admit startup companies into the program.https://evonexus.org/people/ben-jenkins/

Responsible for shaping the overall product vision of Blackbaud’s global payment network by delivering solutions on budget and above revenue targets - including Blackbaud Payment and Merchant Services, Blackbaud Secure Payments and MobilePay. Develop the 3 year product plan, execution strategy, product portfolio roadmaps, R&D resource planning and budget planning process. Responsible for driving payment business success across Blackbaud applications and partners throughout the entire product lifecycle. Own external business relationships with key industry and embedded technology partners.

Managed several product lines upon acquisition - including the strategic product plans for Blackbaud's payment business, email infrastructure and advocacy technologies. Responsible for leading the transformation of these business lines by identifying gaps and opportunities capable of driving new revenue for the combined company. Took initiative to streamline overlapping processes, vendor relationships and knowledge transfer between teams to reduce operational overhead. Responsible for leading the evolution in nonprofit communications with the U.S. Senate.Selected Achievements:Instituted a task force and drove planning aimed at developing Blackbaud’s entrance into the payment business. Launched this new service in 2010 and increased processing to $142 million by year 2 while acquiring over 1,500 customers.Gained a reduction in $1 million+ in overhead by developing a strategy and implementing a communications platform infrastructure redesign.Redesigned Blackbaud’s Advocacy solution- resulting in a 21% increase in delivery rates of the millions of constituent messages sent to public officials.Became Blackbaud’s Advocacy expert - meeting with Senate & Congressional staff in D.C. to build better communication paths between nonprofits and federal and state government. Developed and moderated, “Communicating to the 112th U.S. Congress” with Senate Staff and The Congressional Management Foundation.

Responsible for the success of Kintera’s core product suite including CRM, CMS, email Infrastructure and event fundraising. Defined and owned business strategy and analysis to streamline operations to maintain customer excitement through innovation. Wrote business plans, developed ROI analysis and market requirements documents for new products, produced competitive product analysis, internal education and positioning for product features and functionality.

Responsible for vertical market plans, ROI analysis, strategies, launch process, competitive research and positioning. Developed overall market strategy and marketing communications programs through advertising, trade shows, direct mail, email, press releases, white papers, webinars, industry speaking engagements and customer events.

Executive team leader instrumental in developing initial product strategy, product development structure and business plan to deliver to potential investors. Worked with top IP legal firm and off-shore development team to implement vision.Selected Achievements:As part of the executive team, responsible for delivering “pitch” to prospective investors - resulting in successfully raising $4 million in private equity funding that ultimately raised the valuation from $1 million to $30 million. Transitioned the business target from BtoC to a BtoB model by creating a white-labeled partner approach through a redesigned website and back office platform.Developed product and service architecture to deliver proprietary, world-class solutions within the web to wireless market while under extremely tight start-up budget constraints.Company has currently been issued 3 patents: USPTO: 8,073,895 "System and Method for Delivering Web Content to a Mobile Device", 8,315,184 Computer to Mobile Two-Way System and Method", "Mobile-to-mobile payment system and method 8,369,828

Responsible for developing, executing and maintaining HP’s online strategy with retail partners. Created HP’s eMarketing Solution aimed at driving online content into retail e-commerce websites. Pioneered an industry leading business model to efficiently handle content sharing through a SaaS based platform. Introduced an extensive list of new online marketing programs aimed at increasing sales and creating customer loyalty. Provided technology updates and usability guidance to major resellers.Selected Achievements:Unveiled the eMarketing Strategy at HP’s North American Sales Conference, gaining the attention of executive leaders and resulting in a direct presentation Carly Fiorina, HP’s CEO, and development of a video for HP’s Chief Marketing Officer to present to electronics industry executives.Through strategic retail executive meetings, successfully sold and implemented the benefits of content sharing with 10 major retailers within the first year of release at a time when retailers did not allow outside control of content.Within 3 years, expanded the technology and website framework within retail and across worldwide markets. This included adoption by HP and its retail partners in Canada, LATM, EMEA and APAC.Presented technology to 100’s of internal and external audiences - including HP’s Executive Retail Summit and at CES to large C level audiences.Controlled HP’s online customer experience across retail channels - enabling HP to win back consumer electronic market share from key competitors.Developed and moderated focus groups to gain insight to optimize the consumer buying experience - produced results that were presented as a value add to retail partners and VARs while increasing HP product sales.

Responsible for the development and launch of HP's handheld device targeted at the youth (college) market developed on the Linux platform. This included all aspects from product feature and functionality trade-offs to product introduction.