Business Development & Partnerships Experts

Partner programs that make 1+1 = 3 are built on mutual trust, reciprocal benefit, and scale growth as the partnership matures. I specialize in designing and supporting clients' partner programs from the ground up, with a focus on co-selling and sustainable partner operations. From Amazon to Udemy (acq. Coursera), my experience has varied across different partner maturity stages and I advise, strategize, and operationalize clients' partner motions.

I spent 10+ years working in business development and partnerships with Microsoft, Okta, Google, Amazon. I built a multi million co-sell revenue partnership from the ground up that won many global industry awards.

I've lead BD and partnerships across many technology products and businesses, spanning scaled ecosystem partnerships and very large, high-impact partnerships. I've developed expertise in navigating value exchange between companies, negotiating optimal outcomes, and maximizing business impact through partnerships.

In my work as Vice President at Panasonic, we were constantly looking for smaller to large companies to partner with on new business ventures. From our getting into Battery Storage Devices, to our early pioneering of Home Telemedicine, to our working on whole home ventilation and energy systems, I headed a team that worked with partners to bring to market solutions in areas that we could not do on our own. A lot of this work is empowering staff to do the ground work for setting up a successful venture, and a key to doing that is hiring the right type of person. They are not just sales people, or product people, or managers. They are innovators and project management, with technical backgrounds and an understanding of marketing. In this sense, who you put in key positions is a key to getting successful ventures, as well as defining clearly the work of leadership in cementing relationships. I can help advise on doing this successfully.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in product management and strategic development at Amazon, I have honed my skills in driving enterprise-focused innovations and building centralized data infrastructures. My experience at McKinsey & Company as a Management Consultant further enriched my expertise in defining customer experience roadmaps and optimizing operational efficiencies across various industries. I hold an MBA from both Columbia Business School and London Business School, specializing in value investing, entrepreneurship, finance, and private equity. I am passionate about helping clients develop strategic partnerships and business development initiatives that lead to sustainable growth. Let's connect to explore how I can assist you in achieving your business goals!

I’m a creative brand storyteller and commercial operator with a passion for building and activating growth systems across partnerships, business development, sourcing, and commercialization. I thrive in entrepreneurial environments and in roles where I can build trust quickly and identify whitespace opportunities. I am successful at orchestrating the people, teams, and processes that turn such opportunities into measurable revenue. A natural connector, I excel at sourcing opportunities, crafting the pitch, and mobilizing cross-functional teams with the structure and commercial rigor needed to drive growth. A few quick impact metrics: * Created a strong commercial engine at Prophet ($50M+ in net new and reactivated revenue (YTD), built out seller enablement, and upskilled 21 senior partners to generate business momentum)  * Led new biz at Ogilvy generating $60M+ in revenue with global and national brand-centered pitch wins like Coca-Cola, Nationwide, Sargento, Mondelez, etc)  * Commercialized and went to market a new offering for Private Capital Value Creation at Prophet  * Consulting background - have done long-standing client engagements in corporate development/sourcing, and brand messaging and strategy.  * Passionate about consumer brands, have helped advise founders and start-ups with pitch deck to secure fundraising and key channel introductions, like LifeListener, HelloAva, HappyPop, RYA

I bring a unique blend of investment banking, private equity, corporate development, and founder-led deal sourcing experience to my Business Development & Partnerships coaching. I’ve worked across the full lifecycle of BD, from sourcing and qualifying opportunities, to building outbound engines, managing multi-channel pipelines, conducting executive-level outreach, and negotiating strategic partnerships. I’ve helped founders, operators, and job seekers break into BD roles across finance, healthcare, and technology through structured playbooks, personalized coaching, and proven outreach strategies. As the Founder of an independent sponsor investment platform, I build and manage a high-volume sourcing engine (800–1,000 outbound touches per month) and lead deep-relationship development with operators, bankers, brokers, and executives. I also coach clients on Leland across IB, PE, Corp Dev, and BD, with 40+ five-star reviews and a “Supercoach” distinction. My approach is highly tactical, detail-forward, and designed to help you stand out, whether you're pursuing BD roles, refining your sales/storytelling pitch, or developing a strategic partnerships motion from scratch.

+ 7+ years in global partnerships and expansion

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in business development and strategic partnerships, I bring a wealth of experience from leading roles at Visa, Status Pro, and my own ventures, Serve Consulting LLC and Okugo Ventures. My journey has been marked by successful collaborations with high-profile stakeholders, including the NFL and META, and the launch of innovative projects like NFL PRO ERA. I specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of business development and partnerships, drawing on my experience in sports, entertainment, and technology sectors. Having coached 18 individuals to achieve their professional goals, I'm here to help you unlock new opportunities and drive impactful growth. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey!

I have coached CEOs, Executive Directors, business owners, senior leaders, team leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals in transition since 2002. I hold multiple professional certifications and adult continuing education certificates, including a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Certified Executive Leadership Coach (CELC) from Ignite Business Partners' Coaching Excellence (ICF Level 2), Certified Professional Coach in Executive Coaching from Rowan College of South Jersey, and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach® (CPQC®). I also have certifications in trauma-informed approaches and inclusive leadership through implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Additionally, I have an M.S. in Executive Leadership from Champlain College, a B.A. in Political Science/Honors with concentrations in Pre-Law and Women's Studies from Rowan University, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Business Communications from Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ).