Jerry Quandt

Founder/CEO @QuandtMLeap

🧑‍💼 C-level ExecutiveUnited States💰 Investor & VC🔥 Startup Founder💸 MarketingCEOCMO🧨 ConsultingCOO

At QuandtMLeap, we leverage emerging technologies to deliver C-suite level consulting across diverse sectors such as transportation, logistics, infrastructure, mobility, CPG, and the beverage alcohol industries. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of business sizes, from agile startups to Fortune 100 companies. We ensure tailored, cutting-edge solutions that harness the innovative paradigms of the 4th Industrial Revolution, addressing the unique needs and challenges of each client. Key Capibilities: 1. Excel at diagnosing the root causes of business challenges, distinguishing fundamental issues from mere symptoms, and crafting precise, impactful responses. 2. Craft bespoke strategies that revolutionized transportation systems and logistics operations for a diverse clientele ranging from fledgling tech firms to multinational giants. 3. Lead pioneering projects for the integration of IoT and AI in infrastructure, promoting smarter, resilient urban and transport developments. 4. Build robust strategic partnerships with technology leaders and industry-specific experts, significantly enhancing our capability to drive sector-specific innovations and scalable solutions. QuandtMLeap is more than just a consultancy; we are a strategic partner in navigating and leading the technological transformation of vital economic sectors. We excel in anticipating future challenges, creating impactful solutions, and guiding all sizes of businesses through the complexities of modernization and technological integration.

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Work Background

ValqariPresident

Sep. 2023 - Mar. 2024I lead my team at Valqari as President, and we are changing the face of global logistics by developing cutting-edge drone infrastructure solutions. Leveraging my background in infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and emerging technologies, I bring to the table a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational excellence. With my breadth of experience, I am able to lead Valqari in its goal of transforming logistics for the better by skillfully navigating the complexities of the logistics sector.

ValqariChief Marketing Officer

Feb. 2023 - Feb. 2024HybridAs a strategic marketing and corporate strategy advisor for Valqari, I play a role in pioneering innovative logistics solutions that are changing the game in the drone delivery industry. As a startup, I work alongside the CEO and other advisors to help define and execute the company's marketing and corporate strategy. My responsibilities include developing and implementing marketing strategies, conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and identifying growth opportunities. I also provide guidance on strategic partnerships and help to cultivate relationships with investors and other key stakeholders. With my expertise in the logistics and tech industries, I am committed to driving Valqari's success and shaping the future of drone delivery.

Mobility IL (formerly ILAVA)Executive Director | Strategic Operations Officer

Sep. 2017 - Feb. 2024Chicago★Built out a comprehensive strategic blueprint for Illinois’ first business-focused association focused on improving the Connected, Automated, Electric, and Shared (CASE) ecosystem; collaborated with over 250 companies, 40 municipalities, and ten academic institutions across the State. ★Act with subject matter expertise for the CASE ecosystem, providing critical influence and support for multiple ecosystem stakeholders, and leading over 100 speaking events and panel discussions. Understand different emergent technologies, their roles within the system, and how they interoperate. ★Developed EV charging and manufacturing policies and leveraged workforce development initiatives, prompting IL to pass the REV ACT, securing financial incentives and support for EV charging, manufacturing, and workforce projects. ★Led the business from its inception through the COVID-19 crisis, providing ongoing funding and financial management, new business development, sales growth, and marketing; the Association regained and grew support by maintaining its core membership base as well as acquiring three new members despite COVID funding cuts.

BrandmuscleVice President of Client Services

Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2017Greater Chicago Area★Spearheaded the innovation of proprietary SaaS product offerings, including message customization and communication tracking, establishing the company as a trustworthy, client-focused business; the SaaS platform expansion increased company revenue by 30% over two years. ★Collaborated closely with clients to discover their needs in regards to the SaaS platform. Led an internal team in new platform developments and product lines, their rollouts, and their subsequent performance; utilized Agile methodologies such as Scrum to ensure successful teamwork and execution. ★Demonstrated the value of investing in new developments to C-Suite executive leadership, creating strategic initiatives and long-term goals for new product lines; leadership was convinced of the new SaaS platform after seeing the presentation of client needs the platform would solve. ★Led six account and creative staff to success, providing each with quarterly development goals supported by tasks designed to instigate growth. Four staff achieved prominent promotions in under two years.

QuandtMLeapFounder / CEO

Apr. 2010★Consulted one of the largest spirits and wine companies in the US, Brown-Forman, performing an in-depth analysis of internal and external parameters in order to identify and overcome growth barriers; the company achieved over 2% YoY domestic growth for one of their base brands, up from a -1% domestic YoY trend. ★Led a team of five consultants in helping boost the beverage company’s multicultural engagement priorities, using a strategic assessment process to build products, communication, and recommendations; transformed the company’s internal culture, and enhanced new consumer engagement. ★Provided a host of additional strategic recommendations, including hiring a more diverse salesforce to reflect the communities they serve, and highlighting the existing multicultural workforce in a more public manner; Brown-Forman hired a Chief Diversity Officer, incorporated more diversity in their marketing, and selected a diverse hire for Jack Daniels’ first Master Distiller.

Geometry GlobalGroup Business Director

Aug. 2006 - Apr. 2010New York, United States★Hand-selected by clients to become the multiagency lead for a team of 15 across 11 international markets, trusted to deliver global business transformation strategies that detailed short- and long-term regulatory market impacts; created a global GTM strategy for the top 15 markets, and a local marketing strategy for the two most heavily regulated markets. ★Reframed a tobacco company’s core operational capabilities, focusing marketing on a more naturally based drug delivery organization; the transformation secured 40% short-term growth over four years, and 49% long-term share growth over 14 years. ★Ideated and implemented a new consumer research methodology that navigated market regulations in order to boost customer attention and satisfaction; the methodology allowed critical insights to leverage product development.