Blitzscaling Ventures helps rapidly growing companies in winner-take-most markets become global leaders by providing in-depth scaling advice and capital. We invest in early-stage AI deals at the intersection of Blitzscaling and AI, and emerging blitzscalers at the growth stage. The firm is led by experienced venture investors and co-managed by Chris Yeh, Reid Hoffman's co-author for the book Blitzscaling. Reid Hoffman serves as the fund's special advisor.

Ai Salon is the global community bringing together AI founders and builders, investors and partners to connect and collaborate. A decentralized chapter-based organization forming chapters and hosting monthly events in top global startup ecosystems.Chapters are forming around the world now. DM to explore partnership.

Blitzscaling Academy supports ambitious founders and innovators in organizations of any size to learn and apply the blitzscaling framework to building a personalized blitzscaling playbook for their business.

Instructor for Global Venture Formation in the 100 Million Learner's Initiative and Open Enrollment Programs.

Advisor and ex-officio member of the investment committee of the $50m Qatar Technology Venture Fund which invests in early-stage startups originating in, or with strategic relevance to, the Qatari ecosystem and broader MENA region.

Early-stage venture builder and investment firm.Developed and ran technology commercialization programs with United States Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), US Navy SPAWAR SSC, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center at Natick, Qatar Science and Technology Park, and other partners to turn valuable lab IP into startups with commercial potential. Numerous companies went on to raise venture funding. This business evolved into Blitzscaling Academy.

I led Acceleration Services for ASU's Entrepreneurship + Innovation Group. This included developing programs, curriculum and mentorship services across 5 distinct acceleration programs serving over 120 student, faculty and alumni led ventures and a mentor corps with over 600 members. Among the programs I oversaw were the prestigious ASU Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative, the "Furnace" DOD Technology Transfer Accelerator, and redesign and launch of the ASU Startup School curriculum as a free online offering to broaden reach and increase access and inclusivity. Programs such as these have been core to the university's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration has contributed to its expansion and reputation as an entrepreneurial institution ranked #1 in Innovation in the US for many consecutive years.

Armed with nothing more than a laptop and a phone, launched a b2b sales initiative and sought to validate product market fit of new offerings at this PE-backed company that is part of the portfolio of Outlier Capital. Recruited national sales team, developed sales processes and implemented CRM. Grew pipeline from zero to over $20M.

Worked with the founders and early-stage team of this venture backed startup on revenue model development, partnerships and business development, and achieving product-market fit.

Founded and grew Arizona's first Hubspot certified partner inbound marketing bringing Web 2.0 services to businesses of all sizes.

Led a successful business turnaround, returning a historic American company to profitability in nine months after 10 consecutive years of operating loss. $10M vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of luxury handmade ceramic tableware & giftware. 2 company owned retail locations. 120 employees. Sold and transitioned to new owners.Key Activities--Developed sophisticated financial models to identify critical levers of profitability and improve unit economics--Implemented Microsoft Dynamics ERP to optimize production and inventory and manage AR--Implemented Salesforce.com--Launched E-commerce sales--Lead complete rebranding and repositioning --Performed comprehensive skills evaluations and cross-training prior to rightsizing eventThe company continues to thrive today with largely the same brand positioning and employee count.

Received “President’s Award” for developing strategies that lead to a $35mm improvement in operating income. Strategies included: new brand and product innovation; supply strategy; facilities rationalization; salesforce reorganization; pricing strategy, scenario planning and portfolio strategy. Launched the Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

I am the co-author of the books "NAFTA: Managing Cultural Differences" (1994) and "Uniting North American Business" (2002) along with Thunderbird School of Global Management Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert T. Moran.

Led GE and Latin American JV Partner Mabe's original digital transformation efforts in Latin America, managing a regional team of 35 while guiding efforts across distribution, HR, supply, marketing and sales. Founded the Tienda Mabe, Latin America's largest online appliance store, and blitszscaled from zero to more than 60,000 active customers and $21m in sales in the first year by leveraging custom built e-commerce platform plus home delivery capabilities to form partnerships with non-traditional channel partners who could sell without holding inventory, promoting viral sales through peer to peer referrals and developing strong network effects between strategic partners, their employees, and retailers.

Senior GE marketer in Latin America, responsible for $500M in GE branded sales across the region. Planned & executed GE brand relaunch in Argentina, Chile & Brazil after 10 year absence, contributing to over $50M in new sales in the first year. Developed & executed annual calendar of channel/dealer promotions for $120M in US exports to Central America & Caribbean.

Launched first ever trade marketing department at Whirlpool Mexico with responsibility for brand/ channel pricing analysis and strategy, point of purchase & co-op advertising, sales operations, and development and execution of all dealer promotions for over $500M in Mexican domestic market sales.

Managed product development process across five product lines for unique SKUs for Mexican market. Managed key global accounts SAM's Club, Wal-Mart and Costco in Mexico. Grew sales to SAM's 10x, an increase of $18M in 2 years. Produced sales and materials in Spanish for Mexico & US Hispanic market. Responsible for $90M in US export sales.

Developed original curriculum and taught 4 undergraduate business courses at Mexico's leading business school: international marketing, cross cultural management, international advertising & promotions & negotiations.

Provided analytical support to traders of debt derivatives and interest rate swaps at Citicorp Investment Bank, including time decay and risk exposure analysis.