Start-up Veteran Manager with Online, High Growth, Strategic DNA.Banked wins in Product, Channel, Go-to Market, and Capital Raising – Strategy and Execution.No fuss all-rounder that systematically breaks down turmoil into processable chunks. Sees through the chaos to identify and isolate opportunity.Calm coaching approach and excellent communicator for team ownership of setting and achieving goals.Uses 25 years experience of guiding fast growing tech companies and the disciplines of product management to remove roadblocks deliver opportunity.Core is an absolute commitment to “You must deliver/ship/publish” and the strong belief that success comes from a laser focus on Customer needs.A bit about me. I find new markets and opportunities for new technology. I have done it for start-ups and global enterprises, open source or proprietary. I will help your customers embrace new solutions.Seeing new commercial applications for raw technology is a strength and I am often an intermediary between humans and geeks, communicating at the subject’s chosen level.I am a database nerd, product manager, entrepreneur, evangelist, fluent in analytics, search engine marketing and conversion optimisation. I have built and exited 2 start-ups and raised $4M in VC funds and grants. I was a Finalist at Tech Crunch Disrupt in New York, Smart 100 Finalist and won an ATUG award. Start-ups have no safety nets, I cut through clutter to key identities, issues and solutions. I persist with high energy and enthusiasm through until project completion. I love making new professional acquaintances. Sing out if you want to talk technology, business, AFL, baseball or the band Tool. You can get me on john@weichard.netSpecialties: New Market Strategy, Digital Strategic Analysis, Product Management, Leadership, Communication, Persuasion, Entrepreneurship, Regional Management, Online, SaaS, Start-ups, Negotiation.
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