Ascent is the company behind Jaro. The #1 enterprise grade valuations and appraisal platform trusted by thousands of users and the leading lenders in the US to secure and automate their end-to-end appraisal, panel management, property data and reporting workflow.Ascent is a subsidiary of Opteon Group.

Value Acceptance was acquired by Ascent/Opteon Group in November 2023.Value Acceptance is using AI + AR to transform the way property appraisals, inspections and data capture is done. Part of the new GSM modernization program from Fannie Mae, we have built a best in class property data capture solution for the next generation of property appraisals and valuations.Built for iOS devices, backed by a cloud platform and a soon to launch VisionOS app for the Apple Headset. For lenders, AMCs appraisers and property data collectors - sign up at value-acceptance.com to be on the forefront of this rapidly changing industry.Value Acceptance is one of only a handful of tech providers who are able to provide this solution to the US Lender/Appraiser market. See the Fannie Mae service providers list here for details: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/33566/display

Growth and GTM advisory role.Kado enables businesses to scale their gifting activity across the customer and employee lifecycle with ease. Our personalization engine and unique user experience ensure the optimal outcome for the business and the recipient. Deepen your employee and customer relationships with Kado - signup free at getkado.io

I am currently no longer taking on growth engagements at GetLeo. If you are interested in board or advisory roles, please reach out directly to me at tom@tomspencer.co for an initial conversation. OverviewgetLEO is a consulting and professional services company serving technology, software and startup clients. We help you Discover your true points of user value, Build the core GTM systems you need, and then drive Growth through tailored GTM motions. DiscoverBuildGrowWe use leading tools or your existing software stack.

I develop, backtest and execute options derivatives trading strategies in the Australian and Overseas markets.- Returning 20% - 40+% annual returns across core strategies- Develop and test new strategies across other asset classes and markets (Crypto, US, Etc)- Manage the portfolioI am currently developing an education program for people wanting to learn these tactics for their own investment portfolios. Long term goal for Delta game is to launch a hedge fund off the back of these algorithmic strategies. Subscribe to Delta Game, on youtube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbBWj_GlPMT324Pc2KhUDg

Cooperate is a marketing operations platform designed to help marketing teams manage their work. Run your day and team WIPs in Workspaces that house tailored views of your people, processes, campaigns, and assets that make sense.Cooperate was closed in 2022 after the platform was acquired by Mediality. At Cooperate I - - Led sales for enterprise clients across all industries- Drive the on-boarding and success process for enterprise clients- Raised Seed and Series A rounds, totally $5 million in equity funding- Built and led the team

Part of the industry advisory group with the VC of Victoria university, my role is to help the university align it's teaching and learning more closely with the needs of industry.

Cognitives is an innovative SaaS product changing the way publishing is done. We created a new CMS product for the social web that can build audiences and drive engagement for brand publishers and traditional news media companies.Used extensively across Australia and NZ, Cognitives is a core part of the publishing tech stack for hundreds of publishers, including Newsroom.co.nz, AAP, Monash University, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, UTS, NSW state government and many more organisations.At Cognitives I was responsible for:- Capital raising (Seed through to series A)- Product Development- Customer Development - Product marketing and educationCognitives was acquired and rebranded in 2021

SaaS startups is a community I started to bring together the SaaS community in Australia.The goal is simple: bring SaaS founders, investors and professionals together to learn and grow. We run events in Australia and an online community.At SaaS Startups I -- Grow the community- Source speakers and mentors- Run the events and community activity.You can find us on MeetUp - or to get involved with our community, email me at tom@tomspencer.co

(Contract Role) I was brought on board to develop the holistic marketing strategy for the university transcending recruitment, research and civic university activities. This included an overhaul of the Universities investment in media, with a refocus towards owned channels and content. Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It’s consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia and number 34 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014)

Zenith Optimedia is the agency for the open world. We let ideas live in people's lives in a fluid, exciting and innovative way using earned, owned and bought media.Led strategy function in the Melbourne office, working across our education, automotive, government and FMCG brands. - Delivered communications strategy for Honda HRV Australian launch- Led and delivered holistic brand campaign strategy for the University of Melbourne- Led strategy component on new business pitches- Tactical input on medium sized campaigns for Peters and Victorian Government

Digital focused insights practice, spanning planning & strategy, digital analytics & UX Testing across web properties and product, spanning mobile and desktop applications.areas of work included:- Large digital e-commerce optimisation program for the largest Australian Home Electrical Appliance company.- Brand Innovation: Qualitative research driven innovation process for a digital-only cosmetics brand.- UX: Comparative User Experience study into top 5 digital retailers in the Australian market, appraising features and functionality and delivery on UX development recommendations.Responsibilities include Social insights and analytics, digital and web metrics & reporting, Mobile led research practices.Key Tools: Tableau, GA, Q, Hitwiase, Core Metrics, Adobe Creative Suite

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a global wine company with a leading international portfolio of new world wines.* International secondment role based in London. Responsible for global quantitative consumer research across ASIA, Australia/NZ, Europe/UK and North America. Input into global brand strategy development for portfolio of global wine brands. Provided high level strategic brand thinking based on relevant global consumer insights and brand strengths; delivering flexible, creative solutions to global brand managers and management.Key Achievements: Delivered brand strategy recommendations (Lindeman’s & Rosemount) to global brand business managers on consumer engagement and global brand positioning. Based on longitudinal analysis of multi-market consumer & sales data, global consumer trends and brand financials to provide business with a long term brand strategy.: Delivered actionable consumer insights stemming from primary quantitative research conducted in 10 key global markets in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand.

Responsible for ASIA, Australia & NZ brand strategy/planning and quantitative consumer research. Consumer insights function with input into sales, corporate strategy and marketing activity. Core stakeholders marketing staff - required delivery of consumer insights across organisation, including to marketing director and regional managing director level.Key Achievements* Chinese Market Research: Led large scale, establishment consumer behaviour study in mainland chinese wine market. Worked in consultation with marketing director, senior brand managers, external agency partners and ASIA marketing staff. Specified research methods, analysed results and delivered in country workshops focused on presenting core consumer insights relevant to chinese consumer behaviour. Contributed to regional brand strategy and business plan.