Creating exponential value through systematic partnership development
I turn partnership potential into tangible founder outcomes. At Techstars, I've built frameworks that ensure every partnership delivers measurable value for all stakeholders - from founders to corporate partners.
Partnership Development Framework
Built from scratch, generating $100k+ in ecosystem sponsorships
- Created systematic approach to partner identification
- Developed value-exchange frameworks
- Built tracking systems for partnership ROI
- Designed automated activation workflows
- Established clear success metrics
Major Partnership Initiatives
Transformed partner relationships into scalable founder opportunities
NASA JPL & US Space Force Integration
- Bi-weekly deal flow tracking system
- Structured office hours program
- Site visits and tech demonstrations
- Real-time opportunity dashboard
- Regular founder-partner matchmaking
J.P. Morgan
- Built networking events connecting founders with banking expertise
- Coordinated founder-specific financial workshops
- Developed customized office hours program
Partnerships Generated
| Arc |
AWS |
Thoropass |
Wilson Sonsini |
| Deel |
Fenwick |
Bank of America |
Brex |
| Holland & Knight |
Fondo |
Google Cloud |
Gusto |
| Leonid |
HSBC |
Hubspot |
J.P. Morgan |
| Stripe |
Mercury |
Paul Hastings |
Perkins Coie |
Partnership Activation System
Created scalable frameworks for partner engagement
- Paved legal and finance processes
- Template-based proposal system
- Multi-channel activation playbooks
- Value tracking dashboards
- Regular health checks and optimization
Results & Impact
- Generated consistent value for 72+ portfolio companies
- Brough in $100k in paid partnership activations
- Created reusable partnership playbooks
- Built scalable sponsor activation system
- Maintained high partner retention rate
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Building Founder Success Systems
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Community & Network Activation
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Program Design & Execution
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