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Vice President Marketing
Comm100Vice President Marketing
Nov. 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaComm100 is a global provider of digital omnichannel customer engagement software for education, government and commercial organizations of all sizes. With Comm100, organizations can provide excellent digital customer experiences through configurable, value-driven live chat, secure messaging, AI powered bots and automation within one integrated console. Comm100 is powered by zero downtime, the highest standards in security, and AI automation, ensuring customers get answers anytime, anywhere. To learn more about Comm100, visit: www.comm100.com
Vice President, Global Growth
InbentaVice President, Global Growth
Oct. 2020 - Nov. 2021Los Angeles, California, United StatesInbenta develops an Automatic Language Processing (or Natural Language Processing – NLP) engine, which provides answers to human intentions formulated in natural language. This Artificial Intelligence is built on a deterministic approach: the machine acts according to specific rules exclusively validated by humans, which prevents all unethical behaviors and abuses. Based on this proprietary and patented technology, Inbenta builds a set of conversational solutions for businesses such as chatbots, knowledge management tools and search engines. 200+ customers 1 million user questions answered everyday 8 offices around the world
Vice President, Growth
boost.aiVice President, Growth
Nov. 2018 - Oct. 2020Los Angeles, CaliforniaConversational AI platform for omnichannel customer and employee support for Banking, FinTech, Insurance, Retail, Telco and Public Sector customers. Highlights: 1. Led U.S. market entry for this European-based software platform, established partner channel, and architected multi-channel growth-marketing producing a $10MM pipeline in less than 12 months. 2. Closed multi-year six-figure software licensing deals with leading firms including Silvercar by Audi, Estee Lauder and Flagstar Bank among others. 3. Built channel partner eco-system and established partnerships with leading firms including Accenture, Cap Gemini, Deloitte Digital, Glia, SRM Corp. among others.
Mentor
TechstarsMentor
Jun. 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaAt Techstars we have invested in more than 3,300 early-stage startups. As one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, our portfolio is as diversified as our 7,300 founders are unique - from HealthTech and FinTech, to Web3 and CleanTech; from Miami and Silicon Valley to Lagos and London. We support many of the world's best entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentoring, finding customers, hiring talent, choosing the right infrastructure, and much more.
Marketing Instructor
General AssemblyMarketing Instructor
Nov. 2016 - Nov. 2017Santa Monica, CaliforniaHelping entrepreneurs and aspiring professionals hone their Digital Marketing skills.
Vice President of Growth and Marketing
Annex CloudVice President of Growth and Marketing
Jun. 2016 - Nov. 2018Greater Los Angeles Area Highlights: 1. Led growth and marketing across channels - inbound marketing, outbound sales and through channel partners (SAP, BigCommerce, Emarsys, and more) for this enterprise SaaS omnichannel loyalty platform. 2. Managed international cross-functional team of 25 including digital marketing and demand gen., partner marketing, PR & events, content marketing and a sales development team. 3. Established repeatable inbound lead generation process, delivering quality meetings and qualified opportunities ready for sales to close. 4. Drove double digit YoY revenue growth leading to $3MM Series A capital raise while expanding commerce partner eco-system to generate, accelerate and close sales delivering $10MM in ARR.
Managing Partner
Growth Engine LabsManaging Partner
Nov. 2015Los Angeles, California, United StatesGrowth Engine Labs is a firm that specializes in growth investing, advisory and services. The firm helps startups to achieve their growth goals by providing expert guidance in areas such as demand generation, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. The firm's team of experts, led by Managing Partner Chris Bechtel, bring a wealth of experience in B2B, SaaS, enterprise software, mobile apps, and B2C eCommerce. They work primarily with seed and series A startups and help founders bring their vision to life. The firm helps startup to achieve their growth goals by providing expert guidance, experience and support.
Vice President of Growth Marketing
ENACT Systems Inc.Vice President of Growth Marketing
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016San Francisco Bay AreaSaaS platform for Solar Project Management, engineering and construction. Highlights: 1. Led brand update, go-to-market and demand gen. strategy and execution for this solar project management and engineering SaaS platform. 2. Drove double digit growth MoM to exceed pipeline quota in 9 months ($3MM).
Partner
BlueDeer LLCPartner
Jan. 2013 - Oct. 2015San Francisco Bay AreaGrowth consulting for building exceptional companies. Get the sales and marketing expertise you need to maximize your team and existing resources, accelerate your growth, and drive revenue. Our Growth Engine Model is built on two-decades of sales and marketing experience growing companies, advising CEOs, mentoring talent, and acquiring customers. We’ll help you build your own growth engine. We provide growth consulting, growth coaching and growth systems. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs with the advice, experience and capacity to build lasting and growing revenue streams. Our primary experience is in B2B SaaS, Software, and Internet selling to Fortune 500 clients. However, we work with a variety of companies including Addion (SEM for SMBs), AnyMeeting (SaaS web conferencing platform), Bark'N'Borrow (sharing economy), Enact Systems (SaaS for Solar industry), MobileCause (mobile SaaS platform for non-profits), Phunware (Mobile Platform as a Service), Realty Mogul (crowd-funded real estate platform) among many others. We are based in San Francisco and Los Angeles and have an ecosystem of other experts and service providers to help you succeed.
Partner
Make Good Social (acquired)Partner
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2015Greater Los Angeles AreaMake Good Social is a division of Blue Deer and GTO Ventures Specializing in content and social marketing, Make Good Social gets customers talking about you. Chris leads strategy and delivery for start-ups and growth-stage firms, driving user growth and revenue. Clients include, AnyMeeting.com, Ebyline.com, and Equities.com among others. Provide business opportunity audit, marketing plan, user/customer profiling and persona development and implementation of programs to drive user growth and retention, including content marketing, social media marketing, PPC, conversion optimization, marketing automation (using Marketo) and PR.
Co-Founder / V.P. Sales and Marketing
iPressroom (acquired)Co-Founder / V.P. Sales and Marketing
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2012Los AngelesCo-founded this enterprise SaaS start-up to lead product development, sales, marketing and operations. Built business from a handful of small clients to include multi-year contracts with leading brands including AAA, Amway, CarMax, City National Bank, Target, Toyota, UCLA, Whole Foods Market, Xerox, and Yahoo! among others. Highlights: 1. Refined product strategy, features, positioning, software and services value propositions. 2. Oversaw global cross-functional teams of developers, business analysts and subject matter experts. 3. Effectively utilized quality content + SEO, social media, PPC and PR to drive demand 4. Built revenue from $0 to $1MM+ w/double-digit year over year growth for consistent 3 year period. 5. Successfully transitioned company through acquisition.
Director of Marketing
Syncata (acquired)Director of Marketing
Jun. 2000 - Jan. 2006El Segundo, CA.Drove brand awareness, lead generation, PR, and new business development for this venture-funded enterprise software start-up. Developed products and services and collaborated on teams to close new multimillion dollar consulting and application development contracts with clients including, American Honda Motor Co., GM, JP Morgan Chase, Nissan, and Toyota among others. Highlights: 1. Refined brand strategy, positioning, and corporate messaging, while productizing services 2. Managed internal and external teams of developers, business analysts and practice area experts in marketing and delivering productized solutions for the financial services and automotive industries. 3. Vertical industry SaaS product solutions led to company’s acquisition by ProQuest
Director of Marketing
Leon Max // Maxstudio.comDirector of Marketing
Oct. 1997 - Jun. 2000Pasadena, CA.Directed all corporate brand marketing, advertising and media buying, public relations and promotional activities to build mainstream consumer awareness and brand integrity for this $100MM+ global manufacturer and retailer. Launched eCommerce unit February 1999. Highlights: 1. Developed Global Commerce Strategy and Marketing Plan. 2. Launched stand-alone touch-screen interactive Kiosk to extend brand and capture customer data. 3. Streamlined eCommerce processing through implementation of proprietary applications. 4. eCommerce unit profitable within 6 mos. and still operating – with $5MM+ in annual revenue
Marketing Manager
Leon Max // Maxstudio.comMarketing Manager
Sep. 1995 - Oct. 1997Greater Los Angeles AreaCoordinated retail and brand development on behalf of CEO for this vertically integrated retailer. Managed brick and mortar retail site selection, lease negotiations, store build out and construction, launch and promotion. Highlights: 1. Opened more than a dozen store locations in less than 24 months in locations including, Beverly Hills, New York and Miami. 2. Developed pro formas, business plans and growth stratgey 3. Managed lease negotiations and landlord relations

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