Phil Dillard

Background

About Phil Dillard

As a 4th Sector pioneer, I build programs to address systemic issues in the space where impact and financial returns intersect. I help people understand current trends and assemble the right partners to deliver the right solution. Working with a broad array of experts that develop a holistic picture of a challenge, I help executives, senior leaders and innovators at growth companies leverage technology and process innovations to grow impactful, scalable and profitable business. Together we discern trends in data, identify risks, develop strategies and implement plans to thrive in uncertain times. I do this through: Thought Leadership & Narrative Management + Conducting customer development interviews + Delivering engagement solutions from timely user & stakeholder insights + Distilling lessons into digestible bits to be easily acted upon Strategy + Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data + Developing a strong picture of a potential opportunity and pathways fto dliver growth goals + Developing and implement a plan for market penetration + Adapting the plan based on actual experience Program Management + Designing and leading innovation projects to build new products and services + Executing programs that deliver financial and operational results Business & Development + Creating and maintaining a broad, diverse, thriving and active professional network + Establishing new relationships; get to know and understand people + Initiating a dialogue with customers to understand their needs + Clarifying needs, desires of potential customers and the value propositions of potential solutions and negotiating agreements with key stakeholders Investing & Financial Innovation + As a former P&L owner, CRO and CFO, I have a deep understanding of the connection between a company's finance, strategy and operations. I’ve lived financial statements, not just built them. I create investment opportunities for impact investors. Customer Success + Customize and update offers to meet ongoing customer needs + Ensure ongoing success of the relationship with the customer by deepening relationship and increasing the value over time As a mission driven capitalist, diverse thinker, team builder, leader and innovator with a passion for continuous learning and improvement, I’ve worked with companies of all sizes. I leverage lessons learned as a military tactician, propulsion engineer, corporate strategist, speaker, facilitator, strategy consultant, entrepreneur and educator to help growing organizations achieve significant financial, operational and mission success.