Conductive Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on software, hardware, and technology-enabled services. With $450 million of capital under management, Conductive Ventures invests in CAPITAL EFFICIENT companies led by UNCONVENTIONAL founders.

Director of Product Strategy- Created product strategy and 3, 5, 7-year vehicle program cadence by working closely with Design, Marketing and Sales, Engineering, Finance and Operations. - Led Electrical Engineers, User Experience Designers, and Strategy interns on researching and adopting the next generation technologies, including inductive (wireless) charging, DC fast charging, and advanced touchscreen connected center console. Director of Business Development- Commanded all aspects of a confidential business JV deal, including deal structure, project timing, term sheet negotiations, and detailed synergy analysis agreed to by both parties. - Managed all aspects of a potential acquisition, including technology transfer, board representation, and debt/equity structure of the transaction. - Worked with Anaheim City Officials (including Mayor Tom Tait) in regards to installing EV charging stations around the city.

Stealth American automotive start-up funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Google Ventures.Director, Marketing & Sales- Managed relationships with retailers, dealers and service partners, leading to signed memorandum agreements. - Led and conducted focus groups in San Diego, CA and Columbus, OH with over 60 participants. Designed max-diff and conjoint analyses questionnaires for 1,500 respondents. - Facilitated branding work (emotional and rational drivers), company naming, logo design, and website. - Directed aftermarket accessories efforts. Worked with SEMA suppliers in designing V Car Certified Accessories.Director, Finance- Managed forecast model for entire company. Developed strategies with CEO and CFO based on financials.- Worked directly with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to facilitate $366 million loan application.

- Assisted VP of Business Development & Government Affairs on Tesla’s ATVM application to DOE for clean energy technologies. - Developed the marketing and distribution plan for the 4-door Model S Electric Vehicle (EV) Sedan.- Prepared management presentations and due diligence financials for Series-E venture round and IPO.

- Formulated and recommended restructuring strategies including product-line consolidations, JVs, and off-shoring for a Tier-1 auto supplier. Praised by Partner on client relationship skills. Offered full-time position.

International Operations Senior Analyst (Dearborn, MI / Bangkok, Thailand) - Forecasted detailed financials for Ford of Europe, Asia Pacific, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Aston Martin. - Managed 12 Country Analysts on profit consolidation for Ford Asia Pacific. Promoted to post-MBA position.Launch Analyst (Louisville, KY) - Acted as Controller for 45 launch engineers on-site at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky.- Managed $16mm in launch budget and successfully launched the Explorer SportTrac at $9mm below budget.- Teamed with cost estimators and engineers to audit and improve supplier operations; achieved $3mm in savings.- Supervised 5 finance analysts in Michigan and 2 cost estimators in Kentucky for 24-hour business case analyses turnarounds; praised by Plant Launch Manager for remarkable efficiencies.Product Development Financial Analyst (Dearborn, MI)- Managed bill-of-material cost and capital investment, for Explorer SUVs. Collaborated with planners, designers, marketers, and engineers to analyze financial impacts. - Developed financial models to analyze program proposal impacts; prepared milestone papers for Board review.- Received highest level in Analyst performance rankings.

- Built financial models and performed valuation analyses including: forecasting, pro forma merger, comparable companies, precedent transactions, premiums paid, discounted cash flow, and earnings accretion/dilution.- Created management and Board presentations and interacted with CEO’s and CFO’s in recommending various strategic alternatives; attended executive and due diligence meetings in developing acquisition strategies. - Highest-ranked Analyst in entire group, received 49.5 out of 50 points on annual performance review; offered promotion to 3rd year analyst; appointed to head analyst recruiting.- Transaction experiences include technology mergers & acquisitions, consumer follow-on, communications fairness opinion, energy structural defense, and security merger-of-equals totaling over $1 billion dollars.