Eric Finkel

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About Eric Finkel

Dual Canada/U.S. citizen. Quoted in Seattle Times, Forbes, and USA Today. CAREER SUMMARY: A goal-oriented, problem-solving critical-thinker drawing on best practices from careers as a lawyer, management consultant, entrepreneur and content-creator with a focus on social impact ventures. Strong business, analytical and creative abilities and expertise in strategic planning, project management, change management, stakeholder management, corporate governance, operations and negotiations. A confident written, verbal and mass-media communicator with the ability to lead and influence by conveying complex information in a simple way. A detail-oriented, self-starter and quick-learner with a versatile skill set. NOTABLE EXPERIENCE: • Increased marketplace supply side by 700% in first year, 1400% in first 18 months, 1800% in first 20 months. 31800% in first 30 months. • Led team of 10 diverse executives and additional team of economists and data scientists for a multi-year labour market information project for $4B/year industry. • Specialized experience in media, legal tech, education tech, healthcare, real estate/property development, marketplaces, and social enterprise. • A mentor for emerging entrepreneurs (informally and with 3 accelerators) with a focus on social ventures. EXPERTISE: Executive Leadership Operations Management Partner Engagement Strategic Planning & Execution Quality, Performance & KPIs Negotiations Stakeholder Buy-in Change Management Team/Stakeholder Management Operational Excellence Business Development Management Consulting Project Management Business Writing Creative Writing Corporate Governance Strategic Partnerships Marketplaces Social Ventures