Michael Lewis

Partner @ADVISYN

Business OwnerUnited StatesCSOPartnerAdvisorHead of GrowthPartnerships ManagerBusiness Development ManagerCommunications ManagerBrand Marketing Manager🧨 Consulting👍 Sales & BizDev💼 C-level Executive✨ Business Owner💸 Marketing🔥 Startup Founder💰 Investor & VC

I've spent the last 25 years turning dreams into reality for a variety of businesses, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, by blending smart strategy with hands-on action. My goal? To boost your company's revenue, scale, and brand influence by empowering leaders with the best go-to-market strategies and fostering adaptable, self-sufficient teams. Along the way, I've picked up invaluable insights and a wealth of experience from the tech to the energy sector, learning what truly works across different business landscapes. What I've discovered is that success lies in finding the perfect balance, harnessing the collective strengths of people and technology to achieve our shared vision.

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Work Background

VentivaBusiness & Commercial Development

Jan. 2023Ventiva ICE® - The Art of Cooling Ventiva’s patented Ionic Cooling Engine, ICE®, solves the vibration and noise limitations of traditional axial fans. Creating a new era for active thermal management design and market expansion opportunities for system and device manufactures. ICE® is a configurable and intelligent air movement solution with over a decade of R&D investment, has silent operation, solid-state reliability, and intelligent software control. The ICE® architecture roadmap spans diverse form factors ranging from stand-alone mounted solutions to integrated PCB surface mount implementations.

Decker CommunicationsSenior Vice President of Strategic Relationships

Jan. 2021San Francisco Bay AreaAmazing Client Impact & Transformation Decker is The Communications Expert, coaching senior executives, managers, and teams to transform business communications. We have Legendary Impact, training more than 100,000 over 40 years. Put simply, our mission is to transform business communications. Our method prepares anyone in any situation to move their message from one of information to influence. We have an incredible team of consultants, relationship mangers, support teams and program leaders that apply and adapt the Decker Method for sustained performance and results with our clients. Relationships & Commercial Engagements: Empowering over 30% of the Fortune 100 to connect, influence and inspire-

Rapid Robotics, IncHead of Business Development & Marketing

Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2021San Jose, California, United StatesGTM & Revenue Creation Built original volume pipeline, selling model, and relationships with major customers through creating a fully operational and sustainable go-to-market framework. Successfully generated revenue and underpinned funding rounds for SaaS automation hardware startup. Commercial Engagements: US based Medical Devices, Plastics and Technology manufacturers

FlexVice President of Global Business Development

Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2020San Jose, CaliforniaOrganizational Transformation for Growth Created and executed a sales strategy that accelerated profitable revenue and customer value for the $7B Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud division. Successfully reorganized to build power teams across vertical market segments to align on a collaborative design and manufacturing delivery model. The new organization closed $728M in incremental bookings. Technology & Commercial Partnerships: Dell, IBM, HPE, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Google, Meta, Marvel, Nvidia, Broadcom and Micron

AricentVP & Client Partner

Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2018San Jose, California, United StatesSuccessful Equity Event Developed a holistic strategy and business foundation for a start-up within a leading PE-backed global engineering design and services company that Altran successfully acquired for over $1B. Led sales and marketing for the Technology Services division with P&L responsibility to build a market and brand awareness strategy that generated a 4-quarter $100M revenue attainment roadmap. Recruited and formed an amazing direct and cross-functional team that delivered. Technology & Commercial Partnerships: Engagements across Tier 1 Enterprise System and Cloud providers

Enphase EnergyGM & VP of Go-to-Market

Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2017Petaluma, CASales and Marketing Velocity in Renewable Energy Led the critical evolution and management of an outstanding Go-to-Market team of sales, customer ops, business development, marketing, and PR that drove $300M in revenue and a return to profitability. Implemented an authorized installer network coupled with an integrated channel, industry financier, and module manufacturers strategy that paved the way for the successful storage system launch. Technology & Commercial Partnerships: GE, SunPower, Jinko, Trina, Canadian Solor, Sunnova, Sunrun, Vivint, Baywa, CED Greentech, Wesco and the Top 50 US Solar Installers

Regis UniversityAdjunct Professor

Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2010Denver, Colorado, United StatesI had the privilege of contributing to the growth and development of the MBA program at Regis University. This role allowed me to pursue my passion for empowering and supporting adult learners as they strive to further their education.

Seagate TechnologyHead of Global OEM & Infastructure Sales

Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2016Cupertino, California, United StatesEnabling Growth and Legacy of Great Teams Over the course of my 18-year career at Seagate, I was fortunate to have had a multitude of diverse roles that provided me with increasing levels of responsibility and scope, ultimately overseeing revenue management of over $3 billion. These domestic and international assignments have cultivated an extensive background in go-to-market strategies, encompassing commercial expertise, technology monetization, market expansion, executive leadership, and adept execution. I had a leading role as an architect and negotiator in many successful long-term agreements and transformative engagements with Fortune 500 clients, from technology partnerships to implementing innovative revenue structures. What I find most gratifying was the ability to foster an environment of respect and positive coaching that embraced cultural and skill differences, empowering global teams to consistently tap into their full human potential and deliver exceptional results. Core Technology & Commercial Partnerships: Dell, IBM, HPE, Apple, Lenovo, HP, Intel, Amazon, Google, Meta, Cisco, Compal, and Quanta