As long as I can remember, I’ve been attracted to complex problems (or perhaps complex problems have been attracted to me). What often makes problems so complex is that they’re ambiguous, high-stakes, and multi-faceted. They also require evangelizing a clear vision, herding cats, and building new capabilities to efficiently and effectively translate strategy into execution and drive to winning results. Many people run away from these challenges. I’ve always run towards them.Throughout my career, I have intentionally taken on a number of different functional roles across strategy, product, sales, marketing, engineering, operations, business development, corporate development, legal, and finance. This enables me to collaborate more deeply with specialists in each of these areas since I’ve literally done their job before, understand their needs and concerns, and know how best to leverage the knowledge, skills, and insights each of them bring to the table. I have also intentionally worked across multiple industries and domains - using a “beginner’s mind” to bring fresh perspectives and approaches to a given challenge that may not have otherwise been considered. Obviously learning new functions and domains isn’t easy and requires a lot of work. Fortunately, I love learning and am undaunted by diving into a new field of study.I love leading people, learning from them, and helping others reach their full potential. I’m an unabashed disciple of the book “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” - having provided early feedback to the authors on their manuscript and having applied the book's principles in personal and professional leadership settings ever since.Our time here on Earth is limited and precious and I want to do as much good in the world as I can while I’m here. If you’re chasing a big vision and tackling a complex problem that will make a meaningful difference to the world’s most pressing problems, let’s definitely talk and see how I can help.
Listed skills include Start Ups, Saas, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and 14 others.