Educator, Business & Psychology-trained experienced strategist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast with a passion for building businesses and challenging the status quo. 8+ year track-record of defining new business strategies, launching new ventures, and delivering operational impact, both as a founder and management consultant in the for- profit & non-profit sectors. Earn trust, uncover key business drivers and find common ground as chief negotiator and identifier of revenue opportunities in sales, leadership and account management roles surrounding e-commerce and real estate.Navigate cultural challenges while jumping time zones, while leading and managing corporate accounts to deliver an exceptional customer experience. A self-taught techie sought after as a go-to for bridging the divide between complex technology and plain-speak.Tenacious Quest for Success + Learning. Earned MBA and BS while working full-time – gaining hands-on experience in research- and data-driven product roadmap development, pricing and positioning.Results-Driven Leadership. Whether leading Baby Boomers, Gen X or Millennials—figures out what makes teams tick, trains and transforms individuals into top-performers.Challenger of Conventional Wisdom. Always ask the WHY. Improve the user experience through smart, strategic thinking that anticipates outcomes. Present cases that influence, and lead change that drives efficiency and profitability.Mr. Ross'​ hobbies include: music, drawing artist, motorcyclist, golfer.Mr. Ross is a member of the The Knights of Columbus (4th Degree), Valley of Chicago Scottish Rite (32 Degree), Chicago Masonic Lodge (Master Mason), Opus Dei, Psi Chi international honor society in psychology.