Smart, unconventional strategies that get results; specializing in helping founders navigate the U.S. market with less wasted time and money, and more closed deals.Mission: to guide scale-ups through the complexities of U.S. expansion, avoiding common pitfalls and discovering the magic of modern sales. Creatively and effectively use my expertise to forge paths to success.

The German Accelerator is a partnership between German Entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and the German government. Promising technology companies from Germany apply for participation in a 3-months acceleration program with top mentors and partners in New York City.

When an innovation-based startup needs help in Connecticut, CTNext is the place to turn.Mentoring. Talent. Capital. Skill development. Networking. Training. Access. Whether you’re starting, building, or scaling a business, CTNext has the programs and partners to move you forward.And while we’re helping individual entrepreneurs, we’re also helping the state build the ecosystem that will support innovative businesses for decades.

As a seasoned business strategist and consultant, I specialize in helping foreign startups and established companies successfully expand into the U.S. market. With a proven track record of transforming operational complexities into strategic opportunities, I am passionate about bridging the gap between international innovation and American business success.What I DoI empower European companies to navigate the U.S. market by offering comprehensive services that include market entry strategies, sales optimization, and business development. My expertise lies in:- Crafting tailored go-to-market strategies that accelerate growth- Providing hands-on consulting to optimize sales processes and operations- Facilitating cross-border M&A and strategic partnershipsMy ApproachI believe in turning challenges into opportunities. By leveraging my extensive experience and deep industry insights, I help businesses not only meet but exceed their expansion goals. My approach is data-driven, results-oriented, and tailored to the unique needs of each client.Success StoriesOver the years, I have had the privilege of working with leading brands and startups, helping them to establish a strong foothold in the U.S. Some of the brands I’ve collaborated with recently include IKEA, Bose, Chicos FAS, Helen of Troy, and Zwilling. My clients have consistently seen increased market share, enhanced operational efficiency, and long-lasting customer relationships.Let’s ConnectI am always looking to connect with like-minded professionals and ambitious entrepreneurs. Whether you are looking to expand your business into the U.S., optimize your sales strategy, or simply exchange ideas, I would love to hear from you.Feel free to reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn. Let’s turn your market expansion dreams into reality.

Lift is an enterprise-class predictive retention and growth SaaS platform for B2B companies. The technology enables businesses to organically grow their revenue by retaining their existing client base and reducing revenue churn.Before Lift, the landscape of tracking and predicting client churn in B2B was almost non-existent and, at best, a slow-moving space based on expensive consultants.Lift is protecting and predicting over $50bn in B2B revenues in more than 90 countries.

adnymics' expansion into the Americas region with responsibility for building and managing all aspects of the business including Sales, Sales Ops, Marketing, Channel & Alliances, Customer Success, Operations, HR, Finance, and Strategy. Built a world-class team from the ground up.

Started by PayPal Co-Founder Max Levchin, Affirm is rebuilding credit from the ground up. The FICO score was designed nearly 30 years ago, before universal internet access or smart phones -- it's time to reinvent lending for the current century.Affirm is starting by providing honest and transparent term loans that empower shoppers to buy products they love and pay for them over time - with single interest and no late fees. More adequate payment options for the financially responsible consumer means more sales for our merchant partners. Higher conversion rates, increased order value, and happier customers have convinced merchants from all categories to join us in transforming the outdated financial services space.Affirm went public in 2021

Tacit Knowledge is a boutique System Integrator for leading eCommerce technologies, including hybris, Demandware, and Adobe with clients in the US and Europe. Tacit Knowledge was sold to Newgistics. Member of the global leadership team tasked with representing, managing, and growing all aspects of Tacit Knowledge business. Doubled revenue and team of region in less than four months. Responsible for P&L, operations, sales, recruiting, strategy. Worked closely with group leadership to ensure proper alignment with holding organization's strategy & vision. Identified opportunities for expanding company’s market presence by adding new clients, partners, and services. Spearheaded companywide optimization of sales process.

Responsible for development and execution of strategies that fueled arvato Systems’ growth from 2009-present, secured the company’s competitive position in an extremely dynamic industry, and expanded the portfolio of services. Started as the only individual contributor and brought on additional sales & marketing staff as success justified it. Focused on eCommerce solutions based on the hybris eCommerce Suite. Drove extension of value chain from pure system integration to support services, hosting services, consulting services and creative services. Member of the Senior Management, reported to CEO. Held several positions in the company since 2009 (Director, Senior Director, VP).arvato Systems is part of the services arm of Bertelsmann and the most experienced implementation partner of hybris, the multi-channel communication & eCommerce solution. Arvato has unparalleled experience in implementing, managing and enhancing eCommerce technology since the emergence of the internet. Our eCommerce experts are consulting, developing, and managing global eCommerce platforms for clients from the Media, Luxury, FMCG, Retail, and Manufacturing industry.

- Spearheaded creating and growing a licensing business, innovating luxury and premium brands’ product portfolios through branded mobile phones.- Crafted and executed comprehensive business and financial models, leading to successful fund-raising and fund-management initiatives.- Cultivated and maintained high-profile relationships with industry stalwarts, experts, and C-level executives across all major luxury and premium brands, resulting in a robust 7-digit sales pipeline.- Successfully negotiated and secured global licensing agreements with over 15 leading luxury brands.- Directed the launch of the first branded mobile phone across 16 markets, complemented by a strategically developed marketing and PR campaign in October 2008. The launch of three additional products followed this initiative.- Engineered a pivotal turnaround for the division, creating a new customization business line and an impressive 73% growth in revenue.- Managed the Business Unit’s Profit and Loss (P&L), reporting directly to the Divisional Vice President.

- Initiated and led the establishment of the Global Account Management Unit in London, defining the strategic direction and operational structure of the new business unit.- Played a pivotal role in recruiting and leading a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sales targets.- Forged and nurtured strong relationships with senior executives at potential and existing Global Accounts, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty.- Implemented efficient sales processes tailored for global target accounts, resulting in streamlined operations and increased sales efficacy.- Successfully acquired and led multiple global CRM and BPO projects across various industries, including cosmetics, luxury, banking, energy, and consumer goods.- Consistently exceeded sales targets and contributed to the overall growth and success of the business unit, reporting directly to the Vice President.