Dabney J. Weathersby
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Works at Black Circle
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Work Experience
Founder & CEO
Black Circle
December 2025 - Present
• Designed and launched original workforce research surveying more than 100 minority professionals across industries. • Built an executive insights platform translating research into strategic recommendations for organizations. • Established a growing professional community focused on career advancement and workplace equity. • Advise founders on GTM strategy, positioning, and customer insights through selective engagements. Business Intelligence Tools, Strategising and +13 skills
Strategy & Insights Lead
Handshake
September 2022 - Present
helped me get this job • Built enterprise GTM programs that influenced more than $2M in annual recurring revenue by improving customer visibility and executive decision-making. • Designed AI-enabled workflows that reduced manual analysis and accelerated insight generation for cross-functional teams. • Partnered with Product, Sales, and Customer Success leaders to create executive reporting that informed strategic planning across a $15M+ enterprise portfolio. • Developed scalable revenue systems adopted across the enterprise sales organization. Business Intelligence Tools, Client Delivery Leadership and +34 skills
Senior Strategy Consultant
Accenture
October 2020 - September 2022
At Accenture, I delivered enterprise GTM strategy, digital transformation, and innovation consulting for F100 clients across retail, financial services, professional services, and non-profit sectors — partnering directly with C-suite executives to drive measurable outcomes. Key Achievements: • Influenced a $2M follow-on digital opportunity by delivering high-impact strategy work that earned expanded client trust and scope • Developed 8 original product concepts for a large health corporation focused on bringing patient experience innovation to scale • Managed a team of 3 junior consultants, overseeing delivery quality, client communications, and professional development • Led client discovery, stakeholder alignment, and solution design across CRM, martech, and digital service platforms • Designed change management plans to support enterprise adoption of new digital capabilities Operating Model Design, Strategic Consulting and +20 skills
Open Day
DayOne
September 2020 - November 2020
Selected as a Day One Fellow in a highly competitive program supporting entrepreneurial leaders, builders, and changemakers shaping the future of work, tech, and social impact. As part of this elite community, I collaborated with founders, venture capitalists, operators, and industry experts to design and scale innovative solutions that drive inclusive growth and human-centered development. Business Development, Start-ups and +3 skills
Lead at Responsible Investments Center
Bridge Venture Fund
June 2020 - October 2020
As an MBA Associate at Bridge Investments, I sat at the intersection of venture, strategy, and founder enablement — supporting deal flow, driving platform initiatives, and amplifying the impact of underrepresented founders. I worked closely with partners to evaluate early-stage investments and design post-investment value strategies that helped startups scale with purpose and precision. Executive-level Communication, Start-up Ventures and +5 skills
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Strategy
Activities and societies: Co-President - The Black Management Association; Director, Diversity and Inclusion - Engage Dinners Strategy, New Venture Launch and +7 skills
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Science - MS, Design Innovation
Design Research and Design Thinking