I am a Business Development Leader recognized for my success in establishing significant revenue streams through development of strategic partnerships, especially to grow artificial intelligence (AI) businesses.As an innovative, detail-oriented business development executive, I have closed global, strategic deals in excess of $200M. My experience includes work in a broad variety of industries, including education, healthcare, software, and finance, working in both start-ups and large enterprises.My focus for the past ten years has been developing AI businesses. I identify strategies and implement programs to address significant challenges. Many of the companies and partnerships/relationships I've built have been long lasting. Career Highlights:- Landed deals with foundational partners.- Structured business models and negotiated agreement to grow global sales.- Leveraged new technology to create new international users and distribution partnerships.- Analyzed nascent AI market after ground-breaking Watson Technology won the Jeopardy grand challenge to prioritize initial industries.- Invented first-of-a-kind system to connect point-of-sale system with website experience for startup.- Became CEO of struggling start-up, turning business around, increasing revenues 10x.- Advised startups on fundraising, strategy, sales / business development, and recruiting, helping to raise over $40M in venture capital / corporate investment.My Areas of Expertise Include:- Deal Team Leadership & Collaboration - Business Plan, Proposal, & Pitch Deck Development- Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing- Sales / Channel Strategy & Management- Articulating Value Propositions for Advanced Technology- Negotiating / Closing Deals- Venture Capital (VC) Fundraising- Deal Process Improvement- Financial Modelling- Pursuing New Opportunities for Generating White-Space Revenue
Listed skills include New Business Development, Business Strategy, Small Business Development, Venture Capital, and 40 others.