Ian Grant

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About Ian Grant

Please Note: As a way to maximize my ability to provide true networking value I DO NOT accept LinkedIn connections from people I have not met/do not know. Passionate builder of ideas in any environment and in any industry. Proven leader who can take ideas into ideas into revenue generating/donor funded ventures. Combines ability to be a visionary strategist with being an “in-the-trenches” hands-on builder with successful and measurable outcomes. Strong relationship builder and manager. • Co-founded/founded three companies (bootstrapped and venture backed), all of which were acquired. • Led innovation projects within large Fortune 500 corporate environments. • Private sector and non-profit expertise • Multiple leadership roles including CEO, COO, VP of marketing, business development, and sales (trenches and managing), Executive Director/Board Executive • Multi-industry experience including commercial real estate, customer loyalty, organic consumer products, career and HR technology/services, higher education internet-based products/services, healthcare, and most recently university co-curricular entrepreneurship. • Raised over $8.0mm through donor philanthropy engagement • Raised over $2mm start-up funding with angel/VC Skills include: In Innovation: Company/Institutional: Raising capital Service and product innovation Creative problem solving Project management In Management: Strategic and tactical planning & execution Operational/P&L management Strategic customer relationship management Business Development In Marketing: Strategic marketing planning Integrated marketing and media planning Digital marketing and marketing automation In Commercial Real Estate: Commercial real estate negotiations Lease/Acquisitions Corporate/Tenant Representation