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Greater New York City Area

We help leaders thrive. The ferocious nature of competition in today's marketplace demands brilliant leadership to grow and scale. We believe leaders are prepared best for these challenges when they fully understand their distinct talents and gifts. The unique approach to coaching at Fuel for Leaders enables clients to leverage their strengths by discovering the leader within. Confident leaders inspire their teams to unimaginable results. Fuel for Leaders also provides guidance to Founders and C-level leaders on the proper balance of “How we Operate” vs. “What we Do.” Our work helps clarify company Purpose and Core Values as well as establish an explicit framework for Culture and operating norms. Fuel for LeadersPower up. Fuelforleaders.com

Westport, Ct

core7group fuels leaders. We improve the professional health of leaders through our Executive Coaching practice as well as develop business growth and innovation action plans with Strategic Consulting services. With an infusion of capital, acquisition or new product release, performance expectations can out pace management capabilities creating a Leadership Gap. With our proprietary core7analytics, we can assess the severity of the Leadership Risk during due diligence or throughout the investment window. core7group can hedge this Leadership gap with Development Seminars, Training and Performance Coaching. core7group clients have included start-ups Shapeways (3D Printing), StackExchange, littleBits, eXelate, Gust, itBit (Bitcoin exchange), Gust as well as KKR, Celgene (biotech) and several digital agencies including Ebay Enterprises; BrandShop and Resolute Digital, a Google certified analytics shop. core7group is part of The Leadership Advisory Group

New York

Reboot is a collection of top coaches and consultants dedicated to helping Founders and leaders achieve their potential. Reboot was founded by Jerry Colonna, a VC partner with Fred Wilson in the early days of Silicon Alley's start-up movement. As a sought-after coach since, Jerry has helped many top entrepreneurs uncover the strength and soul of their leadership capabilities. Sharing a common philosophy and approach, Reboot coaches serve the start-up community in key cities nationwide.

New York, Ny

Manage multiple departments for the leading 3D Printing marketplace. Shapeways is redefining commerce by providing Creators and Consumers the opportunity to buy, make and sell products in multiple materials such as precious metals, stainless steel, ceramics, nylon and plastic. Established groundbreaking partnerships with Google, Hasbro, Target and Neiman Marcus advancing the scale and scope of 3D printing among consumers and designers. Shapeways backed by Union Sq Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

Nyc

Led the Sales and Marketing, Business Development, and Partnerships teams at Clickable (acquired by Syncapse in Q2 2012) by redesigning all aspects of the Revenue Funnel including Marketing Positioning, Lead Generation, Qualification and Sales Pipeline management. Clickable (now Syncapse) developed a leading Marketing Intelligence Platform bringing together Social and Search advertising technology to enable Advertisers and Agencies improve the ROI on their online ad investment. Clickable reduces the time and complexity of managing multiple ad networks, including Google, Bing, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Prior to acquisition by Syncapse, Clickable was backed by Union Square Ventures, Founders Fund, FirstMark Capital and American Express.

Led the Direct-to-Consumer business including the Retail Sales team, eCommerce business and Direct Marketing. Also working on developing corporate business including sales incentives, employee rewards, corporate gifts and customer loyalty programs.

New York City

Served as Chaplain to Executives, Entrepreneurs and Wall Street professionals. Focused on Leadership Development, professional health and integration of faith and work.

Worked with Private Equity and Venture Capital firms on their portfolio businesses by providing strategy and management services either in a consultative engagement or serving as an Executive for a business. Served as Senior Executive in Marketing and Sales for clients in Sports Marketing, ERP Software and Travel industries.

Marketing and General Management positions in Personal Card, Small Business Card and Corporate Travel Divisions.

Mba

Activities and Societies: Chair, Intramural Sports

Bs, Economics/Computer

Activities and Societies: President, Alpha Chi Rho Basketball Track