Consultant for early-stage ventures facing high stakes challengesBusiness model redesign - collaborated with a founder to strategically reshape his business model resulting in a clear path to profitability by early 2024 and significantly improve capital efficiencyInternal conflict alleviation - assisted a founder in increasing customer retention 66% by breaking down organizational silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration among client teamsVenture acceleration - deliver all-hands-on-deck fundraising support including GTM strategy, creation of a product roadmap, strategic partnership evaluation, market sizing analysis, and competitive landscape overview

Cumulative experience 15+ years Direct investing 5+ yearsProduct 4+ years Sourced and funded 7 impact entrepreneurs for the inaugural class. Example investments include:- Keyway - Common Trust - Cloudline Developed the investment thesis and strategy. Sourced and conducted due diligence. Directed and launched the program (e.g. hired staff, gained internal approval, and designed programming).Build a scalable entrepreneurial network to support founders’ needs that has 2x’ed each year. First class of entrepreneurs raised over $80M in pre-seed VC funding.Led our flagship program to democratize access to funding on a global scale. Funded entrepreneurs in the 3rd most difficult country to raise capital, outperformed on completion rate (230% greater than anticipated).

The On Deck Fellowship is a highly selective program where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers, surrounded by a world-class community.

Chicago Beyond is a Guggenheim investment organization funding ventures and concepts.Overhauled the investment process by creating the organization's first comprehensive strategy in collaboration with the Directors of Growth and Learning; broadened the investment scope with innovative, nontraditional approaches, which resulted in a highly agile and impactful approach with defined target investments, evaluation criteria, and KPIsFormulated three interconnected sourcing strategies to curate a diversified portfolio of complementary investments, with an initial allocation of $500K to the first nonprofit selectionDirected a team in conceiving and developing eight high-impact concepts for systemic change; bolstered the ecosystem of sustainable social enterprises providing gainful youth employment

Led the overall design, development, and strategic plan for SwipeSense's IoT products. Managed product platform strategy, user research, and iterative prototyping cycles for each product launched. Product strategy utilized design thinking methodology. Responsible for building strong client relationships and cross-functional team leadership to create alignment throughout the organization. Built sales growth strategy for platform suite of products. Led multidisciplinary team in developing new targeting, pricing, and demand generating methodology.In collaboration with design and marketing, created and implemented the company’s new brand and marketing strategy. Supported C-Suite on organizational design and culture creation.

Built holistic innovation strategies and products for Fortune 500 companies.Designed the next generation of global business opportunities for one of the largest automotive corporations across four continents. Responsible for determining ROI, market size, business model, and viability strategy for each business concept.

Developed new mobile technology products and sustainable business models.Collaborated with industrial, mechanical, and interaction designers to brainstorm and prototype each innovation concept. Led client workshops with key stakeholders.

Directed innovation projects on biometrics, geolocation and mobile payments from ideation through proof of concept.Recruited and led a 16 member cross-functional team to manage customer feedback collection through social media tools. Responsible for securing buy-in from senior management to fund innovation projects. Developed a deep understanding of what it takes to innovate in large complex organizations.

Chosen for highly selective leadership program. Focused on innovative technology and finance. Received executive mentorship and specialized training from key divisions throughout the corporation.

• Worked with international team of brokers to identify corporate action risks and determine feasible solutions