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I am a LinkedIn user 3,956 of over a billion users - I joined on day eight, May 13, 2003 – and I have over 10,000 unsolicited endorsements for innovation, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, with over 1,000 endorsements for my favourite sales topic - lead generation.I am a passionate technology development advisor, startup mentor, globally recognized sales expert, award-winning entrepreneur and a gifted pitch coach whose passion is helping entrepreneurs generate early revenue and attract investors.I have an Executive MBA from the University of Calgary, specializing in new venture creation and technology commercialization.My first startup (InnerSell.com) went from initial launch to winning the $1,000,000 prize in a global billion-dollar pitch idea competition, being funded by a Tier 1 US-based Venture Capitalist, and twice being named by Dow Jones as one of the 50 most promising companies in North America, less than 24 months after launching.Before my luck as an entrepreneur, I had a 15-year track record as a top-performing salesperson who was a top sales performer at every company I worked for.In analyzing my six, seven and eight-figure wins, I realized my success was a result of impeccable timing— being the first person to talk to a decision-maker who had recently experienced an event that triggered dissatisfaction with the status quo and put them into a Window of Dissatisfaction™ — where research by Forrester says the typical close ratio is FIVE TIMES HIGHER than normal.That ‘Won Sales Analysis™’ resulted in the creation of Trigger Event Selling™, and in 2018 and 2019, I was chosen by LinkedIn as Canada's #1 B2B Sales Expert - #15 globally.I am a Startup Mentor for the Alchemist Accelerator in San Francisco and on an advisory board for South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. I was a mentor for Techstars Toronto, have been a National Growth Advisor for Goldman Sachs’ and Babson College’s 10,000 Small Business Program in Boston and am the recipient of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics bi-annual Gold Award of Excellence in Entrepreneurship,I love finding innovative ways to help aspiring, first-time, early-stage, youth, rural, and underrepresented entrepreneurs learn how to launch a product or start a company without draining the bank, bruising their egos or ruining relationships. Check out how @Brandy Old and I are doing that across Canada with a board game called Playing Lean out of Norway that was developed with input from start-up thought leaders like @Ash Maurya and @David Bland: https://bit.ly/3LPqz8B
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Founder And Ecosystem BuilderHelp A Startup OutCalgary, Ab, Ca
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Technology Development AdvisorAlberta Innovates Aug 2024 - PresentEdmonton, Alberta, CaI am one of Alberta Innovates’ eleven Technology Development Advisors (TDAs) across Alberta.We go where innovation happens, aiming to help entrepreneurs in every corner of Alberta who are at the validating or scaling stage of their client journey — https://bit.ly/3WQ4Pzt - accelerate their technology commercialization.We provide free coaching, introductions to industry and sometimes investor connections, along with access to non-dilutive capital to high-potential, high-growth, Technology or Knowledge-based Alberta small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are developing innovative technology that is typically at Technology Readiness Levels 3-7 (https://bit.ly/3Ad3BFQ). Use this link to learn about Alberta Innovates’ Funding Programs - https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/.TDAs work with and support Alberta’s Eight Regional Innovation Networks (RINs): - Calgary: Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC) -https://www.calgaryinnovationcoalition.ca/ - Central Alberta: Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN)- https://www.ca-rin.ca/ - Edmonton: Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (ERIN)- https://www.edmontonrin.ca/ - East Central Alberta: East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (ECARIN)- https://www.eastcentralrin.com/ - Northeast Alberta: Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network (WBRIN)- https://www.wbrin.ca/ - Northwest Alberta: Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network (GPRIN)- https://www.gprin.ca/ - Southeast Alberta: Southeast Alberta Regional Innovation Network (APEX)- https://www.apexalberta.ca/ - Southern Alberta – The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA): https://rinsa.ca/
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Startup MentorAlchemist Accelerator Dec 2019 - PresentUsAccording to LinkedIn, I'm one of only two Canadians that are startup mentors for this highly acclaimed B2B accelerator.Imagine you had the chance to mentor some of the world's most investible B2B startups from around the world. That's' just one of the things I get to do at the Alchemist Accelerator.The Alchemist Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator of seed-stage B2B (not B2C) ventures. Backers include Cisco Systems, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Khosla Ventures, SAP, and US Venture Partners. Funds that have invested in Alchemist companies include Andreessen Horowitz, Felicis Ventures, Founders Fund, Greylock Partners, Redpoint, True Ventures and many more. -
MentorTechstars Sep 2022 - PresentNew York City, New York, UsI am a mentor for Techstars Stockholm and Techstars Toronto and according to LinkedIn, I am the only Techstars mentor who lives in Alberta.Techstars is a global platform for investment and innovation that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations that was started by Brad Feld in Boulder, Colorado and is now in 18 countries. -
Advisory Board MemberSxsw Aug 2018 - PresentAustin, Tx, UsThere are currently less than 10 Canadain SXSW advisors listed on LinkedIn and I have the joy of being one of them.SXSW Pitch, (formerly the SXSW Accelerator) discovers and promotes the freshest talent and most creative new ideas in technology. It brings talented startup thinkers and innovators from across the globe together in one competitive venue. In 2019 over 800 companies from around the world competed for 50 two minute slots to wow a panel of successful Venture Capitalists in the hunt for $10,000 in prize money. -
Scale-Up MentorGrowthx Dec 2017 - PresentNashville, UsI was the first Canadian mentor for this program.Leveraging some of the most respected and connected sales/business development minds on the planet, the GrowthX Academy helps technical founders, who have already been through an accelerator, master the art and science of market development (read sales and marketing) so they can scale their businesses faster.Have a look at the impressive list of sales and business development mentors at https://gxacademy.com/community/mentor-network/#filter=.salesandbizdev -
Speaker, Advisor, Trainer, & MentorShift Selling, Inc. Apr 2006 - PresentIn the summer of 2002, I reflected on my almost 20 years of six, seven and eight-figure deals and I discovered much of my sales success happened because I was 'first in' with a motivated decision maker shortly after an event triggered dissatisfaction with the status quo.Research by Forrester shows you can WIN THE SALE 74% OF THE TIME when you are ‘first in’ with these decision-makers.Today I speak, advise and train companies, and mentor startups, on how they too can easily TURN MORE PROSPECTS INTO LOYAL CUSTOMERS by harnessing Trigger Events (aka buying signals) to repeatedly be 'first in' with highly motivated decision-makers in what I call a Window of Dissatisfaction™. Being 'first in' makes you up to five times more likely to win the sale.Get a free copy of my award-winning sales book that shows how to turn more prospects into loyal customers @ bit.ly/TriggerSellingBook.If you're coming to Calgary I encourage you to call/text me (+1.403.874.2998) and we'll connect in person over a double tall latte at my favourite coffee shop. -
Entrepreneur In ResidenceBow Valley College Apr 2015 - Jul 2024Calgary, Alberta, CaAs Bow Valley College's Entrepreneur-in-Residence I primarily worked with students and alumni that want to start a new business or grow an existing business.I co-developed and run the college's business idea competition called VentureQuest (VentureQuest.ca), created a powerful experiential learning program for aspiring entrepreneurs called WannaB Wednesdays (WannaBWednesdays.com) and help students prepare for pitch competitions.While at Bow Valley College I created and I ran three community-based entrepreneurship capacity building programs:1) 150 Startups: A province-wide initiative that has 25 of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded post-secondary schools collaborating to help more students become first-time entrepreneurs by competing in a $25,000 pitch competition and participating in the $50,000 Lean Startup challenges.- learn more at http://150Startups.com2) Innovation Rodeo: A five-day Innovation and Entrepreneurship event held in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede - learn more at http://InnovationRodeo.com3) Startup Saturday: A series of free half-day workshops that help Calgary's unemployed professionals utilize their skills, experience and networks to start and grow new businesses - learn more at http://StartupSaturday.comI also provide free pitch coaching for several local and regional incubators, accelerators and pitch competitions and assist with crowdfunding campaigns.Call or text me (+1.403.874.2998) if you would like to assist students thinking of Entrepreneurship as a career choice. -
Growth Advisor - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses ProgramBabson College Feb 2015 - Jan 2023Babson Park, Ma, UsI was the first Canadian to ever be a growth advisor for this program.Growth advisors help small and medium-sized businesses enrolled in the National Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program develop and execute their 5-year growth plans.Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a business and management program designed by Babson College using Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® to unlock the growth and job-creation potential of small businesses in the U.S. For 21 consecutive years Babson has been ranked No. 1 in Entrepreneurship education.Goldman Sachs funds the program to to help small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services. The program is based on the widely held view that improved access to business education, capital and support services best addresses the barriers to economic growth.It's run locally in 12 different colleges across the United States and I am a growth advisor in the National program that flies Entrepreneurs from across the country to Babson College to participate in a blended face-to-face and online program. -
Advisory Board MemberNudge.Ai Jan 2017 - Feb 2020Toronto, Ontario, CaNudge was a revolutionary Relationship Intelligence tool that allows sales professionals to understand the strength of and improve their customer relationships and sales managers to proactively know which deals are at the greatest risk of not closing.Get your free account and download the Chrome or Outlook plug-in at https://www.linkedin.com/redir/invalid-link-page?url=http%3A%2F%2FNudge%2eai -
Entrepreneurship InstructorHaskayne School Of Business Sep 2011 - May 2014Calgary, Alberta, CaDuring my tenure, I taught every Entrepreneurship course that the UofC offered to undergrad students except for one. Courses taught include Entrepreneurship 201 (Introduction to Business Venturing), Entrepreneurship 381 (Principles Of Entrepreneurship), Entrepreneurship 401 (Opportunity Identification). Entrepreneurship 403 (New Venture Planning) and Entrepreneurship 405 (New Venture Start-Up) the capstone - final course in a major - course for Entrepreneurship Majors.I am always looking for Entrepreneurs to share their experiences with my students so if you would like to influence aspiring Entrepreneurs please call my cell phone (+1.403.874.2998) and introduce yourself. -
Instructor - Self Employment EducationMnp Mar 2004 - May 2014Calgary, Alberta, CaI was an instructor and a mentor for MNP's Self Employment program, from the time I returned home from California until the time the Alberta government pulled funding for the Self Employment Learning program.I spent a full day instructing and in many cases one-on-one time mentoring first time entrepreneurs on sales, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies and tactics.Starting in 2005 I also travelled the province as an instructor for MNP's Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Training and Aboriginal Management Training programs. -
Guest WriterGlobe And Mail Jun 2012 - Apr 2014Toronto, Ontario, CaEvery four weeks I wrote business cases that were a 'Special to the Globe and Mail.'Each case shares one Entrepreneur's success in implementing a growth strategy.You will find a list of past cases at http://shiftselling.com/globe-and-mail-articles/If you know of an Entrepreneur that you think deserves coverage in the Globe and Mail feel free to call my cell phone (866.744.7904 or 403.874.2998). -
Chief Executive OfficerInnersell. Inc. Apr 2002 - Mar 2006InnerSell.com takes advantage of "Six Little Known Facts' that fundamentally shift the economics of selling, apply to ANY product or service, in ANY industry, ANY geography, and have a full 5X impact on close ratios.This is built into the North American lead exchange that everyone is talking about - www.InnerSell.com. A lead exchange that helps businesses and sales professionals be first with motivated buyers and increase their close ratios by as much as 5X.InnerSell started in Calgary, Alberta and then was moved to San Francisco after winning Tim Draper's Billion Dollar Idea contest. While at InnerSell I also did sales training for InnerSell customers on how to leverage 'Trigger Events' to outsell larger more established competitors.
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University Of CalgaryTechnology Commercializaton & New Venture Creation -
Western UniversityBusiness & Computer Science
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York UniversityBusiness Administration And Computer Science
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Devry Institute Of Technology
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Mayfield Secondary
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Sir John A Macdonald
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Craig Elias attended University Of Calgary, Western University, York University, Devry Institute Of Technology, Mayfield Secondary, Sir John A Macdonald.
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