Enterprise innovation executive with unique expertise in building transformative communities across Fortune 500s, startups, and AI ecosystems. Architect of strategic partnerships and innovation programs delivering $575M+ in measurable impact.Community Building & Ecosystem Development:▪️ AI Community Leadership: Created Silicon Valley's premier RAG-a-thon series, uniting 400+ AI practitioners and generating 90+ GenAI projects in 2024▪️ Enterprise-Startup Bridge: Built and lead communities connecting Fortune 500s with emerging tech ecosystems▪️ AI Infrastructure Partnerships: Advising LlamaIndex and partnering with leading AI infrastructure companies to develop thriving developer communities▪️ Innovation Networks: Established BrandConnect Summit and Geo-Loco series, creating lasting networks between enterprises and startupsEnterprise Transformation Impact:▪️ HP: Conducted foundational research that led to the creation of a new business within the company, which evolved into Device-as-a-Service (DaaS); co-led its European launch, achieving $150M+ in first-year revenue and building a $4B pipeline.▪️ Comcast NBCUniversal: Developed the strategic roadmap and blueprint for the Comcast accelerator that became LIFT Labs, enabling $425M+ in portfolio funding.▪️ L'Oréal: Orchestrated Silicon Valley ecosystem partnerships, achieving 40% revenue growthTwenty-year track record of building communities that accelerate business growth through strategic partnerships and innovation programs. Expert at cultivating ecosystems that connect enterprise needs with emerging technologies.
Listed skills include Start Ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, and 37 others.