SayKid is a voice technology company that has developed the world's 1st screenless, play-based learning platform. We combine voice technology in the form factor of a plush toy to help kids learn in a safe, natural, and engaging way.Recognition- TEDx Speaker: Can a Toy Transform Education?- Grand Prize, Alexa EdTech Competition at SXSW EDU- Finalist, Harvard's Early Childhood Innovation Challenge- Winner, MN Cup "Moonshot" Prize (biggest breakthrough innovation)- Winner, Tech.MN Voyager Award (top bootstrapped tech start-up in MN)- Top 20 Startups to Watch (Minne Inno)

- Developed tool to assess non-cognitive (i.e., character) skills in an objective, valid, and reliable way- Realized that it's not a problem for a start-up to solve because: 1) there isn't a universal standard on how to define "character" skills, 2) it would require years and significant government / grant capital to validate, and 3) it would take us away from helping kids learn- Harnessed insights and created new company focused on using voice technology to access young kids that are difficult to reach, building skills that are difficult to teach, and replacing screentime with speech

Lead strategy, strategic planning, and business development• Transformed business model from commoditized wellness platform to highly-differentiated technology-enabled service, resulting in 5x revenue growth• Established company purpose and core beliefs to guide culture, priorities, and decision making• Led team in defining a corporate strategy, resulting in a focus on driving high-value behaviors in Medicare by combining behavioral science, incentives, and personalized communication• Operationalized strategy by setting goals, defining core capabilities, and creating roadmap to address gaps• Orchestrated external partnerships to accelerate growth including Medicaid channel partner and strategic partnerships to address predictive analytics capability gapsRecognition- 2017 Fast 50 (top 5 fastest growing company in MSP)- 2017 Eureka Award for Innovation

Responsible for Strategy & Planning for $200MM Community Relations investment portfolio• Led 12-person team in evolving portfolio to focus on well-being by supporting healthy living, strengthening local communities, and engaging consumers• Developed first-ever CSR strategy, aligning new company purpose, emerging millennial trends, and enterprise-wide social investments – 1 of 12 Enterprise Key Initiatives• Spearheaded primary and secondary research including comprehensive consumer insights study, competitive benchmarking deep dive, and internal capability assessment to inform the strategy

Led strategy projects to drive profitable growth and innovationSelect accomplishments:• Developed multiple Executive Committee presentations to identify $1B+ opportunities• Created enterprise-wide Market Intelligence function• Evaluated strategic partnership with leading online marketplace• Produced business case for flexible fulfillment offering• Developed Clinics strategic positioning, capabilities, and operational road map

Led strategic initiatives including all new business ventures, M&A, and corporate marketing• Defined M&A strategy, managed pipeline, and sourced targets – including the first acquisition• Crafted business plan targeting $80MM commercial space by deploying assets into new adjacency

Led 12-person team in managing $70MM Auto and Home Data Solutions portfolio• Defined vision, hired team, and established roadmap for new product growth that significantly expanded data assets, analytical capabilities, and profit• Utilized Stage-Gate process to launch innovative data products resulting in 20% EBIT growth in 2 years

Advised Fortune 500 organizations on strategy and operations. Managed cross-functional teams to perform analyses, present findings to leaders, and realize opportunities. Sponsored for MBA program (2005-2007)Sample projects:- Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Health Maintenance Organization- M&A Integration for Fortune 100 Global Technology Corporation- Pricing Strategy for Fortune 100 Global Consumer Products Company- Procurement Strategy for Fortune 100 Industrial Equipment Manufacturer- Business Case Development for Fortune 100 National Retail Bank

Designed and implemented global supply chain program (Demand Pull Replenishment System) for one of the world’s largest and most complex technical infrastructures; received full-time offer