I’m a commercial leader and community builder — someone who believes in human potential and is dedicated to creating environments where people can can do the best work of their careers, while building balanced lives.I’ve worn a variety of hats professionally — largely focused on empowering E3 Entrepreneurs as they launch and scale the next level of Energy (health & wellness), Empowerment (community & belonging), and Employment (future of work) platforms. Current hats include:—> Founder @IndeCollective: Empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers (www.indecollective.co)—> CRO @LeafLink: Building the cannabis industry’s wholesale platform (www.leaflink.com)—> Young Global Leader (YGL) @World Economic Forum: Tackling social inequity and environment challenges through public-private partnerships and social enterprise (www.younggloballeaders.org)—> Investor & Advisor, @20+ health, community, and future of work startups, including: @Redesign Health, @LunchClub, @Calibrate, @Shift.org, @Social Impact Capital, among others(www.e3ventures.co)
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FounderIndecollective Jan 2020 - PresentNew York, Ny, UsIndeCollective: Where top independents go to supercharge their careers. We provide the education, elite peer group, and expert guidance to help the most seasoned professionals to translate their specialized skills into six, and even seven-figure, consulting or agency businesses. -
Chief Revenue Officer (Cro)Leaflink Jul 2022 - PresentNew York, Ny, UsLeafLink empowers 8,300+ retailers with 3,400+ brands and distributors with the technology, insights, payments, and logistics to streamline cannabis commerce. -
Managing PartnerE3Ventures 2014 - PresentWe invest, advise, and company build -- partnering with E3 entrepreneurs to elevate next generation energy, empowerment, and employment opportunities. -
Young Global Leader (Ygl)World Economic Forum 2018 - PresentCologny, Geneva, ChThe World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Initiative is a five-year leadership program, bringing together diverse, dynamic, and globally representative leaders with the mission to create a community with the vision, courage and influence to drive positive change in the world. During the five-year experience, YGLs embark on a journey that mobilizes their collective talents and accelerates action aimed at tackling societal, political, and environmental challenges.Who are Young Global Leaders?YGLs head governments, Fortune 500 companies, and disruptive startups; they are recipients of Nobel Prizes and Academy Awards; serve as UN Goodwill Ambassadors and are social entrepreneurs. Notable members and alumni include: Jack Ma, Jacinda Ardern, Mark Zuckerberg, Emmanuel Macron, Sergey Brin, Sheryl Sandberg, Anderson Cooper, Larry Page, Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.Each year thousands of candidates are proposed through a public nomination process. With the purpose of creating a truly representative body, candidates are evaluated by the World Economic Forum, undergo an interview process and, as a final step, are assessed by a selection committee. 100 new members are selected every year. With more than 1,300 members and alumni, the community represents more than 100 nationalities and is united by the belief that our pressing problems present an opportunity to forge a better future across sectors, generations, and borders. -
Svp, Head Of GrowthWework Feb 2016 - Apr 2020New York, Ny, UsBuilt and led WeWork’s first central Growth Team, charged with exponentially accelerating WeWork's customer acquisition, engagement, retention, referrals, and account-based growth through data modeling & insight, growth strategy, new product development, and front-line sales and account management. Key areas of focus, include:• CUSTOMER ACQUISITION: 20Xed run rate revenue ($200M to $4B+) and 10Xed global footprint (50 locations to 600+) in four years. Introduced new products and experiences, omni-channel marketing campaigns, process improvements, and scalable systems to accelerate WeWork’s platform growth• CUSTOMER RETENTION & GROWTH: Reduced company-wide churn by a double digit margin in 24 months while increasing same account sales by a double digit margin in 18 months. Enhanced member retention and account monetization via investments in customer experience and hospitality; account planning and management; predictive account growth and churn modeling; and the introduction of new products and services• GROWTH APPARATUS: Built the systems and tools to efficiently and effectively scale WeWork's sales, account management, and member experience outcomes to ~130 cities and ~30 countries (2019), up from 16 cities and 6 counties when I joined (2016)• TEAM BUILDING: Hired 400 FTEs, building an interdisciplinary team spanning multiple functions, including: Analytics, product innovation/management, customer experience, go-to-market strategy, operations, business systems, and front-line sales and account management• TEAM DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE: Introduced new programs to support the onboarding, career planning, and professional development of our rapidly growing global Growth Team. Personally mentored 100+ high potential employees, acting as a sounding board and connector to support the achievement of their professional mission and goals -
Global Head Of Sales Strategy & OperationsWework Mar 2016 - Oct 2017New York, Ny, UsMember of WeWork’s Leadership Team with global responsibility for Sales Strategy & Operations. Leads WeWork's inside sales, account executive, sales strategy, planning and operations teams. Key areas of focus, include: • GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY: Developing new market entry, pricing, promotional and partnership strategies to deliver triple-digit growth in sales• TEAM BUILDING: Responsible for hiring and training WeWork’s first professional sales team• SALES MACHINE: Building the processes and systems to enhance demand generation, lead management, sales planning, dynamic pricing and promotion • MEMBER LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT: Spearheading company-wide Salesforce implementation; Leading cross-functional initiatives to support member growth and retention -
Limited Partner; Advisory Board MemberRedesign Health 2017 - Mar 2020New York, New York, UsRedesign Health is a venture studio that partners with entrepreneurs to identify, launch, and scale new consumer health businesses that improve access and elevate patient experience. Redesign funds ventures with a permanent capital base raised from world-class institutional investors and entrepreneurs. -
Angel Investor & AdvisorFirst Round Capital Jan 2017 - Feb 2020San Francisco, Ca, UsTeaming with First Round and other angel operators to help early stage founders to scale their reach and impact. First Round Expert Mentor since 2017. Alum of Angel Track (2020) and Fast Track (2021). -
Svp & Gm - Digital Advertising, Content & Isp BusinessesUnited Online, Inc. 2013 - 2016Woodland Hills, Ca, UsLed UOL’s Digital Advertising, Content & Internet Service Provider (ISP) businesses. Responsible for $100M P&L, 400K+ paid subscribers and millions of ad-supported members. Led a cross-functional team (~300 FTEs) that spanned product, design, engineering, sales & marketing, business development and CRM. Key accomplishments, included:• REVENUE GROWTH: Drove double digit ARPU growth by optimizing pricing and product mix• MARGIN EXPANSION: Renegotiated third party partnerships, reducing costs• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Launched hardware and service offerings that drove sign-ups, engagement and monetization• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Successfully migrated 30M+ subscriber base in the midst of industry consolidation--Vice President, Strategy & OperationsSpearheaded corporate strategy and new product development for portfolio businesses that reached 100M+ members across the e-commerce, social media, digital advertising, content and ISP verticals. Responsibilities included:• STRATEGY: Partnered with CEO to develop long-term strategic direction and growth initiatives• BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION: Led initiatives that delivered step-function results in acquisition, monetization & retention• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Led “internal agency” charged with rapid prototyping and launching new apps in e-commerce• COMMUNICATION: Partnered with CEO and CFO to manage Board, PR and IR communications -
Head Of Business Planning & OperationsAol 2012 - 2013New York, Ny, UsLed strategy and operations for AOL’s branded properties (e.g. AOL.com, AOL Mail, AOL Search); portfolio businesses (e.g. MapQuest); and new product incubator (AOL Labs). Key responsibilities:• STRATEGIC PLANNING: Drove strategy and planning for a $600M portfolio of digital products• RECRUITMENT: Led hiring strategy for a 500 + FTE division; Built a new leadership team and filled functional gaps • GENERAL MANAGEMENT: Led strategy, P&L and day-to-day operations for multiple products: o AOL.com: Led the redesign of one of AOL’s top sources of traffic and revenue o AOL Global: Led a traffic recirculation initiative that drove 2X PVs and high margin revenue o AOL Labs: Recruited and led a team responsible for building new mobile apps -
Chief Of Staff - Executive Office DivisionGoldman Sachs 2010 - 2012New York, New York, Us -
ConsultantWorld Bank; International Finance Corporation (Ifc); Organization Of American States (Oas) 2007 - 2010
Sam Lee Education Details
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Harvard UniversityBusiness And Government Policy -
University Of PennsylvaniaHispanic Studies
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Sam Lee works for Indecollective
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Sam Lee's current role is Commercial Leader + Community Builder.
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Sam Lee attended Harvard University, University Of Pennsylvania.
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