Darren A. Small
5.0
(1)
Former CEO & Co-Founder | Raised $4M VC | MBA in Entrepreneurship
Studied at Simon Business School
Worked at Oko
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Darren A.’s Startup Founders Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Simon Business School and a diverse career spanning leadership roles at companies like Mitsubishi and Oko, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching. As a former CEO and Co-Founder, I understand the challenges and opportunities in launching and scaling a business. I've successfully raised $4M in VC funding, launched and scaled a product to 25+ enterprise clients and now I've recently guided five entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into thriving ventures. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or navigate operational challenges, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and take your business to the next level!
Darren A. can help with:
AI Agents
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
App Development
Branding
Business Strategy Development
Compensation Strategy
Contract Drafting
Cover Letters
Fundraising
Go-to-Market Strategy
Hiring
Ideation
Interview Prep
Legal Research
Market Research
Resume
Venture Capital Strategy
Web Development
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Oko
May 2021 - October 2024
The Plug-in that moves the world.
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Twilight
April 2019 - March 2020
AI/ML Budgeting tool to make financial planning and success easier by building customized financial goals
Vice President
Mitsubishi
February 2018 - January 2022
Led a team to manage the execution and maintenance of the Operational Risk Framework.
Operational Risk Consultant
Mitsubishi
August 2015 - February 2018
Implemented Operational Risk Framework (RCSA, Incident Management, KRMs, Scenario Analysis, & Incident Management) for Securities Division
Equity Trader
Chimera Securities
May 2014 - August 2015
Proprietary Market Maker
Treasury Analyst
PepsiCo
December 2012 - May 2014
Managed Foreign Exchanged Settlement for PepsiCo's $14 bln+ hedging portfolio.
Data Analyst
Bloomberg
June 2011 - November 2012
Education
Simon Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Middlebury College
B.A., Economics
Activities and societies: Varsity Football, Varsity Track & Field, Student Investment Committee
1 Review
Overall Rating
5.0
Darren A. has helped Leland clients get into City of Cleveland