Business Development & Partnerships Coaches

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.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business development and partnerships, and specializing in the sports industry, I currently serve as a Business Development Associate at the NBA, where I leverage my expertise to drive growth and strategic collaborations between brands and the world of basketball. My experience at Wasserman, where I was part of a team that increased company revenue by over $5 million in a year, has honed my skills in client solutions and sales strategy. I have also been involved in the interview and decision-making processes, providing me with a keen understanding of what top companies look for in candidates. Having coached five individuals to successfully navigate their career paths, I am passionate about helping others achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and explore how I can assist you in advancing your career in business development and partnerships!

Seasoned sales and business development professional with 6+ years of Sales and Brand Partnerships experience at Fortune 500 companies. Currently, I’m working as a Strategic Account Executive at Instacart.

As the founder of Startup Sales Consulting, I work closely with founders, AEs, and BDRs at startups to generate more meetings within their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and convert interested prospects into paying customers. I've twice been the first sales hire at venture backed startups (Arc Technologies and Trunk Tools - both now with 9-figure valuations) where I help each company scale from seed to beyond series A. Now I work as a sales coach full-time to help more startups do the same. You can check out my training classes on my website (www.yourstartupsales.com) to get an idea of skills that I teach.

I’m a founder, operator, and business development strategist with nearly 20 years of experience building and scaling consumer brands through thoughtful partnerships, positioning, and long-term execution. I co-founded and co-owned Locali, an innovative, health-forward QSR brand that helped pioneer better-for-you fast casual dining well before it became mainstream. Over nearly a decade and a half, I was deeply involved in shaping the brand, navigating growth, and building the relationships that sustained and expanded the business over time. Building on that foundation, I’ve gone on to lead business development, partnerships, and sponsorship strategy for experiential and wellness ventures, including Global Sound Bath and Resonance. In these roles, I design partnership ecosystems across brands, venues, media, and collaborators, helping founders translate vision into clear, monetize-worthy partnership opportunities without compromising brand integrity. I also co-founded QUALITY, a premium matchmaking and dating strategy company, where I built high-ticket offers and referral partnerships that convert trust-based relationships into predictable revenue. Across all of my work, I focus on clarity, positioning, and deal structures that actually move the business forward. As a coach, I work with founders and operators who want practical, senior-level guidance on partnerships, business development, and growth strategy. Clients come to me for real-world pattern recognition, thoughtful execution, and support that balances ambition with sustainability.

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!

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in strategic partnerships and business development, I currently serve as a Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft, where I drive revenue growth and develop go-to-market strategies for AI and security partners. My experience extends to mentoring founders at Microsoft, helping them validate business ideas and accelerate product development. As a former Teach For America corps member, I have a proven track record of mentoring students and teachers, which has honed my ability to guide others toward success. I hold an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, where I was an F.C. Austin Scholar, and an A.B. in Economics and French from Harvard University. Let's connect to explore how I can help you achieve your business development goals!

Welcome to my profile! With over 17 years of experience at LinkedIn, where I currently serve as VP of Business Development, I've been at the forefront of the company's incredible growth from 12 million to over 1 billion members. My strategic initiatives and partnerships have significantly contributed to LinkedIn's user engagement and revenue growth. Leveraging this extensive experience, I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate and excel in business development and partnerships. Let's connect and take your career to the next level!

I’m an experienced business development and partnerships professional with 4+ years of experience across Fortune 500 companies in entertainment, streaming, and tech. I began my career at Disney, working across Marvel Studios, Disney+, Hulu, and Disney Channels, where I built global marketing partnerships and supported the growth of the streaming business. I later transitioned into advertising technology, where I became the youngest manager in company history and led multi-million dollar partnerships across industries including tech, travel, automotive, and retail. I have negotiated and secured first-of-their-kind deals with leading technology companies. Today, I work at Walmart, building strategic partnerships with some of the largest tech and social platforms in the world within a multi-billion dollar retail media ecosystem. Alongside my corporate career, I have helped students, early career, and experienced professionals land interviews and secure roles at companies like JP Morgan, Robinhood, Disney, Amazon, Google, Netflix, and Microsoft. I truly believe most people are far more capable than they realize, but often need the right guidance to unlock their potential. I help people refine their narratives and connect the dots across their experiences so their story is clear, compelling, and impossible to overlook. At the end of the day, the people who land the job are not always the smartest, but the ones who know how to tell their story best.

Head of Business Development and Partnerships post-MBA, with experience building BD functions at early-stage companies and media organizations. I help professionals structure BD strategy, navigate complex partnership conversations, and build the external relationships that actually move a company's growth needle.