Innovation, Accelerator, Startups, Strategic Parterships, Venture Cap

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Natalie L. Wood ********@*****.*** • 415-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalielwood/ • San Mateo, CA Dynamic and goal-oriented entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience in driving innovation, growth, and strategic partnerships within multiple technology sectors and startup ecosystem. Adept at developing and managing relationships with C-Suite corporate executives, venture capital firms, identifying high- potential startups, building startup partnership ecosystems, and ensuring successful engagement with technology integration on cloud computing platforms. Proven track record in executing strategic business initiatives, influencing leadership decisions, and leading teams to work cross-functionally to drive market strategies. Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Partnerships

• Business Development

• C-Suite Solution Selling

• Startup Ecosystem Development

• Venture Capital Relationships

• Startup Mentor & Acceleration

• Multiple Technology Sectors

• Product Development &

Management

• Integrating Technology

• Cloud Computing (AWS)

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Operations, Data Analysis &

Reporting

Career Experience

Silicon Valley Insurance Accelerator Inc., San Mateo, CA Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder

2016 — Present

Developed and led over 100 tech innovation events, including InsurTech Conferences, Startup Showcases, Global Executive Innovation Strategy Programs and Innovation Webinar Series. Built and manage an innovation ecosystem of relationships with startups, Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, solution providers, government groups, consulting firms and industry thought leaders. Create programs showcasing innovative cloud tech solutions. Orchestrate executive briefings for C-Suite executives. Partner with vendors, VCs, and experts for impactful programs. Manage operations and cross-functional teams. Drive strategic initiatives and market strategies. Experience in InsurTech, FinTech, AutoTech, HealthTech, RegTech and ClimateTech sectors.

• Secured large sponsorship and membership deals over $5M+, significantly boosting company revenue.

• Produced over 100 tech events, helping establish SVIA as a premier innovation hub in InsurTech.

• Built comprehensive innovation network, fostering a thriving innovation startup ecosystem.

• Developed & executed C-Suite innovation strategy programs including recent online AI Leadership for insurance executives helping influencing leadership decisions at organizational level.

• Led design & development of online innovation SaaS platform, connecting startups and strategic partnerships globally.

• Managed programs and products across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating schedules. Silicon Valley Innovation Center, San Mateo, CA

Vice President - Global Partnerships & Innovation Publishing 2015 — 2016

Developed global partnerships and innovation programs. Produced high-profile events and executive briefings. Managed industry programs, partnerships, and sponsorship sales. Secured strategic partnerships. Hosted events on cutting-edge technologies.

• Drove creation of high-profile conferences, positioning SVIC as an industry thought leader.

• Established strategic partnerships, creating new revenue streams for the company.

• Executed cutting-edge technology events, attracting high-level industry participation.

• Developed and negotiated complex business agreements with industry partners and global accelerators. Page 2

The Thought Net LLC, San Francisco, CA

President

2010 — 2014

Led consulting on global innovation thought leadership projects. Developed research initiatives with partner Oxford Economics on Global Talent 2021 study. Designed executive-level content and events. Created bespoke client programs addressing strategic goals. Oversaw client management and business development.

• Spearheaded consulting projects, establishing the company as a go-to innovation consultant.

• Designed Global Talent 2021 program, securing sponsorship from major corporations.

• Expanded program reach, driving company growth and market presence.

• Interpreted data to make strategic business recommendations for clients. The Economist Intelligence Unit, The Economist Group, San Francisco, CA Business Director Technology, West Coast – Thought Leadership Group 2008 – 2010

Developed unique Thought Leadership programs that included research, integrated marketing programs and C-Level events to corporate partners based on global trends. These offerings included EIU Global Research Services, Economist thought leadership Conferences to senior executives, coordinated social media, online advertising campaigns based on understanding and meeting client needs, brand strategies and marketing objectives.

• Developed and implemented global Thought Leadership programs for client companies such as: Cisco Systems, IBM, Salesforce, Hewlett Packard, Qualcomm and Laserfiche Technologies

• Created Thought Leadership research/event marketing programs for corporate brand initiatives covering multiple industries/topics such as: Carbon Economy/Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Technology, Media Convergence, Education, Human Capital Management and Innovation Trends.

• Project management of client programs with six different internal cross-functional research, marketing and conference teams globally. Increased client’s brand recognition, raised awareness of client’s products and services, generated leads and developed new partnerships. Additional Experience

Principal Consultant, MarketBridge Inc. (Management Consulting Firm), San Francisco, CA Regional VP - Sales & Consulting Services, Rainmaker Systems Inc. (B2B Lead Gen SVC), Oakland, CA Montreal, QC CEO & Founder, MizBiz.com Inc. (Online Financial Services for SMBs), Burlingame, CA CEO & Founder, Media Presents Inc. (Apple Developer), San Francisco, CA Education

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Licenses & Certifications

Now To Next AI Leadership Certification 2024 - Silicon Valley Insurance Leadership Academy Licensed Apple Developer

Technical Proficiencies

MS Office Suite Asana Visio Salesforce.com MailChimp Airtable AWS Invision BaseCamp LearnWorlds LMS Google Analytics ADP Payroll Zoom Webinars WebEx FreshChat Froala

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