Working with corporate partners to enable deployment of hard to abate climate tech solutions and drive investment into the D3 portfolio of over 200 startups.

Corporate innovation consulting. Core offerings: Open Innovation platform for technology discovery, capability building and industry collaboration via startup commercialization; Design Thinking workshops, innovation strategy, entrepreneurship workshops + hackathons, and innovation culture and capability programsSelect clients: Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Cox Automotive, E&J Gallo, Bayer, Focus Brands, AGCO, Chick-fil-A, Roche

Developed community capital and alternative funding platforms for entrepreneurs through partnerships with Kiva and WeFunder. Programs delivered $200,000 in micro loans ($15,000 or less) for local businesses and $700,000 for high growth startups via equity crowdfunding.

Developed and executed fundraising and partnerships strategy in support of the membership organization's mission to enrich the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem through industry resources, education, events, and global programming. Grantors included JP Morgan Chase and The Kauffman Foundation.

A corporate + startup commercialization accelerator designed to mine corporate core business innovation challenges, scout technology startups for pilots, and build capabilities on both sides to increase the likelihood of success. Corporate members included Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprise, IHG, The Weather Company, Porsche Cars North America, Capgemini, SunTrust Bank, Mailchimp, and The Atlanta Braves.

Developed Entrepreneurial Innovation at Coca-ColaEngaged 1,000 associates to build entrepreneurial skillsLead Coca-Cola's partnership with UP Global to engage with startup ecosystems

Created external partnerships to build intelligence in exponentially emerging technologies including Singularity University, MIT and UP Global. Developed future intelligence for key innovation focus areas Developed methods and structure for Coca-Cola Founders Platform to build internal startups using Coca-Cola assets.

Design Thinking Development and DeploymentDefining - Defined competencies, methods and tools for design of system solutions; Developed content and training for Design Management competency; Developing Design Thinking and User Experience methods to create additional training modulesPrototyping - LAG Designing to Win Pilot: Worked in each Latin America BU to build Design Centers of Excellence; Hired + trained Design Managers/stewards; Trained 200+ associates in Design Mgmt Building Networks - Held Global Design Summit with Design associates around the world to align Design Capability approach and priorities; Launched Global Design Network to connect global associates to shared challengesMeasuring - Defined Design Centers of Excellence and surveyed behaviors to measure progress Scaling - Implementing Design Centers of Excellence approach in Europe, Pacific and EAG in 2012

Fixing the Basics - Global VIS implementation to increase shelf presence and ease commercialization Recruiting Teens - Implemented systems to activate Coke and Food with relevance: On premise food court fixture and communication elements to address customer activation needs; Coke and Food photography and Design Machine integration to streamline creation of relevant menu boards with authentic, local foods paired with Coca-Cola.Building Capability - Hired and trained local design and shopper lead; trained Amatil design functions in Jakarta and Denpasar in brand strategy, design strategy and brand standards to increase quality and relevance of brand communications

Owned and Shared Media Innovation and StandardizationExpanding IC - Equipment development for Interactive Vendor in collaboration with Samsung, Vendo Italy and Royal Vendors USA for premium vending placements; Modular cooler solutions: Retrofit Kits, still cooler platform, vitaminwater Showcase Cooler, LED Interactive Shelves to address a variety of customer needs and price pointsStandardizing Global Brands - Structural packaging standards for Coca-Cola, I LOHAS, Sprite, and Pulpy; Coke 3D VISSupporting Innovation Platforms - Developed innovation projects, encouraging cross-functional engagement with consumers and customers for clear and aligned briefs and parameters; Packaging solutions for At-Home consumption platforms

Global and Regional Structural Packaging DevelopmentBuilding Brands with Owned Media - Lead structural and material design development from strategy to product launch for sparkling, still and emerging brands, R&D platforms and innovation initiativesDeveloping the Innovation Pipeline - Led workshops combining technology and consumer needs to create viable solutionsDelivering Solutions to the Field - Created global search and reapply tool in the form of a traveling packaging showcase; Led internal design of structural packaging solutions for local market needs

Packaging and Display Design for a Leading North America ManufacturerDesigning Customer Solutions - Created packaging, product, and display solutions for paperboard, corrugated, and plastics divisions for customers such as Frito-Lay, Wal-Mart, SC Johnson and KraftEmpowering Partners - Created plastics training program for customers to engage them in the material and manufacturing realities and opportunities for packaging and display development