Experience

Prepare 4 VC

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

  • Jan 2022 - 2 years

  Greater Boston

• Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

  • Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

  Greater Boston Prepare 4 VC helps Pre-SEED + SEED stage ventures prepare to raise investor capital efficiently & effectively. Prepare 4 VC offers a unique opportunity to our clients in 3 distinct ways: 1. We only work with Pre-SEED + SEED stage ventures 2. We connect our founders to investors that fit their team persona + capital funding requirements. 3. We teach our founders self-efficacy, social intelligence skills + innovation adoption dynamics that strengthen investment viability from… Show more Prepare 4 VC helps Pre-SEED + SEED stage ventures prepare to raise investor capital efficiently & effectively. Prepare 4 VC offers a unique opportunity to our clients in 3 distinct ways: 1. We only work with Pre-SEED + SEED stage ventures 2. We connect our founders to investors that fit their team persona + capital funding requirements. 3. We teach our founders self-efficacy, social intelligence skills + innovation adoption dynamics that strengthen investment viability from the investor's perspective. From Day 1 startups to hyper-growth companies, we help you raise capital from the investor's perspective. The Road-to-Funding starts with Prepare 4 VC. Connect, Follow & Learn More Here: www.prepare4vc.com



ORION A.I. Engine

• CEO & Visionary Architect

  • Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States ORION A.I. - Personalized Curation of Your Venture Journey ORION's MISSION: To make personalized A.I. guidance the cornerstone of creating all early-stage ventures. Early-stage startup failure is prevalent and never personalized. The problem is 2-sided... 1. NO DEDICATED PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE: New founders are overloaded with a near limitless expanse of tools & resources that have the potential to help them build & grow from an early stage... but have ZERO… Show more ORION A.I. - Personalized Curation of Your Venture Journey ORION's MISSION: To make personalized A.I. guidance the cornerstone of creating all early-stage ventures. Early-stage startup failure is prevalent and never personalized. The problem is 2-sided... 1. NO DEDICATED PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE: New founders are overloaded with a near limitless expanse of tools & resources that have the potential to help them build & grow from an early stage... but have ZERO personalized direction or guidance on what, when, where or how any of these tools should be implemented in their workflow for positive affect on the growth of their venture. 2. NO CUSTOMIZED WAY TO PRIORITIZE ACTION: Once multiple tools & systems are adopted and used to perform various business actions, NOTIFICATION OVERLOAD begins. There is no central base of command to help early founders consolidate notifications & prioritize the action they need to take. This results in 40% of time being wasted on activity that produces $0 revenue. ORION SOLVES THE PROBLEM... making personalized A.I. guidance the cornerstone of consistently creating successful startups across 3 critical areas: 1. COMPLETE COHESION: Your centralized resource dashboard delivers cross-functional clarity from multiple workflows & productivity tools to one place. You'll focus and do more in less time. 2. PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE: For the first time, you'll have personalized A.I. tailor advice and plans of action, alongside creating custom business assets & content allowing you to operate with 3-5X more speed + efficiency. 3. UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY: ORION's platform is accessible to all of the earliest-stage startup ventures. You & your ideas will have personalized guidance that grows + scales as you do. If you've ever had a new idea but stopped short of creating it, ORION was built specifically for you. Your Personalized Startup Journey Awaits. Email us if you'd like to be in our Early User Beta Launch. 📧: navigate.orion@gmail.com Show less



Richi Entrepreneurs

• United States
• Strategic Management Services

• Startup Advisor

  • Dec 2021 - Sep 2023

  Greater Boston Startup Advisor to founders & teams participating in the Richi Entrepreneurs program in Boston, MA.



TrepCamp

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur In Residence @ Boston University

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2023

  Greater Boston Area - Boston University TrepCamp is the leading business simulator program for global entrepreneurs to acquire the mindset, skills and experiences needed to succeed in today's business world. TrepCamp's focus is to develop the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs through experiential training programs held at major universities around the world. During each summer, aspiring entrepreneurs travel from all over the globe to the most critical innovation ecosystems in the US, UK & Latin America, where… Show more TrepCamp is the leading business simulator program for global entrepreneurs to acquire the mindset, skills and experiences needed to succeed in today's business world. TrepCamp's focus is to develop the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs through experiential training programs held at major universities around the world. During each summer, aspiring entrepreneurs travel from all over the globe to the most critical innovation ecosystems in the US, UK & Latin America, where they’ll experience the highs, lows, successes & challenges of being a high-impact entrepreneur. ☆ As the TrepCamp Entrepreneur In Residence @ BU, Christopher collaborates with the most established entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & business mentors in the Greater Boston area to guide International Entrepreneurs..."Treps"...through the TrepCamp Business Simulator Program @ Boston University.

• Global Performance Coach & Mentor

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  International As a Performance Coach & Mentor to international startups in the TrepCamp Global Demo Day, Christopher leverages a deep understanding of social dynamics, social cognitive theory & communication to help founders compete for startup funding at their absolute best. 1st place in the TrepCamp Global Demo Day pitch competition wins capital funding to help start & scale their venture.



Santander X

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor of Santander X 100

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Proud Mentor of Santander X 100: A global entrepreneurship community made up of the most outstanding Santander X startups & scaleups with the aim to make our businesses prosper and continue generating positive impact on today's society.



Boston New Technology

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Operating Partner

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Providing strategic growth planning, chapter development and digital platform development to strengthen BNT's impact on regional innovation + startup ecosystems in the US, as a not-for-profit organization. BNT's current footprint includes 28k+ subscribers in the Greater Boston ecosystem and extends to Austin, TX with a total of 50k+ members across 15 connected meetup groups.



SIMPATICO Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder | CEO

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2021

  Greater Boston Area SIMPATICO's mission is to help 21st century leaders, like You, develop transformational skills of 22nd century leadership that create Impact in... Your Business, Your Industry, Society. What is Impact? At SIMPATICO, Impact is defined as... "the tangible result of people you've inspired, to create something that didn't exist...to solve problems that do." Every day we transform the Mindset, Message & Methodology to connect modern-day leaders to inspired… Show more SIMPATICO's mission is to help 21st century leaders, like You, develop transformational skills of 22nd century leadership that create Impact in... Your Business, Your Industry, Society. What is Impact? At SIMPATICO, Impact is defined as... "the tangible result of people you've inspired, to create something that didn't exist...to solve problems that do." Every day we transform the Mindset, Message & Methodology to connect modern-day leaders to inspired people, inside & outside all types of organizations with performance, communication & team strategy coaching. Over the past 17 years, Founder & CEO, Christopher Dube has worked with hundreds of leaders to develop distinctive "Situational Influence" with his self-developed system: The SIMPATICO Performance System (SPS) SPS is a focused leadership performance system designed to foster Habitual Performance & Impactful Growth; beginning with leadership & passing through every level of the organization. Here's how it works: Ξ The Guide System: (6 Needs of Purpose provide clarity on the action & communication to understand and engage with People, inside & outside the organization.) Ξ The Self Management System: (Awareness & Identity form the framework to support the leader's motivation & mindset for lasting, repeatable success.) Ξ The People Management System: (Communication & Culture create momentum around connection & alignment with the right people, in the right place, at the right time.) Ξ The "Situational Influence" System: (Your "professional edge" to create a Paradigm of emotional brand differentiation, contribution & impact for an inspired audience.) The SIMPATICO Performance System builds: ...Focused Autonomy inside your team ...Perpetual Resilience for your brand ...systemic, Purpose-Driven Growth ☆Contact us to schedule a leadership assessment☆ www.speakerhub.com/speaker/christopher-dube simpatico.consultation@gmail.com (+1) 339.224.1136 Show less



LEAVE YOUR LEGACY

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Professional Speaker

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2021

  United States - Canada - Latin America LEAVE YOUR LEGACY is a social impact organization based in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. The LEAVE YOUR LEGACY mission is to create "resonant impact" in the minds of leaders & changemakers responsible for driving the critical evolution of a humanity-positive world. Through unique & inspiring talks and experiential demonstration of cutting edge techniques in human performance innovation, LEAVE YOUR LEGACY deploys experienced, high energy speakers to share content around… Show more LEAVE YOUR LEGACY is a social impact organization based in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. The LEAVE YOUR LEGACY mission is to create "resonant impact" in the minds of leaders & changemakers responsible for driving the critical evolution of a humanity-positive world. Through unique & inspiring talks and experiential demonstration of cutting edge techniques in human performance innovation, LEAVE YOUR LEGACY deploys experienced, high energy speakers to share content around topics like: ☆Transformational Leadership: The Future is Now ☆Achieving 10X Human Performance in Leaders ☆Evolution of Human Connectivity in Business 4.0 ☆The Professional Edge: Becoming A Jedi Leader ☆The Skillset That Killed Influence ☆...and more with national & international business & entrepreneurship conference audiences. ☆Local, National & International Speaker ☆ p: +01 339.224.1136 e: leaveyourleagacy.speaker@gmail.com w: www.speakerhub.com/speaker/christopher-dube Show less



MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Startup advisor to global startup & scaleup ventures part of the MIT Enterprise Forum - LATAM.

• Top 30 Global Mentor

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Madrid Area, Spain The Santander X Global Award is designed for University Startups affiliated with Santander Universities in Argentina | Brazil | Chile | Mexico | Spain. As a participant in the Santander X Global Award competition, these early stage ventures have: 1.) A co-founder who is a student or a university graduate from the past 5 years. 2.) A co-founder who is actively collaborating at a university (professor or researcher). 3.) A team that is developing the project at a university… Show more The Santander X Global Award is designed for University Startups affiliated with Santander Universities in Argentina | Brazil | Chile | Mexico | Spain. As a participant in the Santander X Global Award competition, these early stage ventures have: 1.) A co-founder who is a student or a university graduate from the past 5 years. 2.) A co-founder who is actively collaborating at a university (professor or researcher). 3.) A team that is developing the project at a university (research center or incubator). 4.) A project that has participated in an initiative published in the Santander X Platform. Christopher is honored to be a Top 30 Mentor in a global initiative focused on the progression & transformation of startup innovation for the future. Show less



TriNet

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Business Consultant | PEO Services

  • Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Greater Boston Area There are critical decisions made at the inception of every business. Every decision is ultimately governed by the ability to find & attract the right people who have the drive & ability to repeat success consistently. Identifying the functions that provided the infrastructure to support those People, in that Process was my primary focus @ TriNet. I helped organizations identify & manage costs associated with attracting & retaining talent, managing human capital and… Show more There are critical decisions made at the inception of every business. Every decision is ultimately governed by the ability to find & attract the right people who have the drive & ability to repeat success consistently. Identifying the functions that provided the infrastructure to support those People, in that Process was my primary focus @ TriNet. I helped organizations identify & manage costs associated with attracting & retaining talent, managing human capital and streamlining organizational productivity. It all centered around expert HR knowledge, strategic human capital services and a client support framework dedicated to successful growth. Show less



Propel Marketing

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Training Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Greater Boston Area Every great company has a talented team of people executing on their directive to produce consistent success; I was fortunate to be part of that Propel Marketing team when it was still considered a startup. * At Propel Marketing, I was hired to train Sales Consultants & Sales Management of Propel Marketing & Gatehouse Media (Propels' sister company). Propel Training focused on comprehension of a digital product suite designed to help small business owners grasp the bottom line impact of… Show more Every great company has a talented team of people executing on their directive to produce consistent success; I was fortunate to be part of that Propel Marketing team when it was still considered a startup. * At Propel Marketing, I was hired to train Sales Consultants & Sales Management of Propel Marketing & Gatehouse Media (Propels' sister company). Propel Training focused on comprehension of a digital product suite designed to help small business owners grasp the bottom line impact of implementing a full-service Digital Marketing Portfolio for their business. ✪ The product suite covered: * Social Media Content Creation * SEM - Search Engine Optimization * SEO - Search Engine Optimization * Facebook Advertising - Desktop & Mobile * Impression Based Branding * Tools for Metrics & Analytic tracking. Show less



Dex Media

• India
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Greater Boston Area In my 6th year with DexMedia, I moved into a Senior Business Consultant role for the company. This role enabled me to become a "Selling Mentor" in the Greater Boston market. I was able to help newer consultants to DexMedia get up to speed in the field, while still being responsible for handling some larger DexMedia account portfolios. Time management was a major focus of my mentor role; splitting my time 70/30. 70% of my time was spent handling my client portfolios, and 30% of my time… Show more In my 6th year with DexMedia, I moved into a Senior Business Consultant role for the company. This role enabled me to become a "Selling Mentor" in the Greater Boston market. I was able to help newer consultants to DexMedia get up to speed in the field, while still being responsible for handling some larger DexMedia account portfolios. Time management was a major focus of my mentor role; splitting my time 70/30. 70% of my time was spent handling my client portfolios, and 30% of my time was spent partnering with newer consultants on building prospecting strategies to foster successful client meetings. ✪ Sales Performance Achievements: ✪ Ranked in Top 10% of all media consultants for 2014 sales results throughout DexMedia ✪ Achieved 256% of Digital Solution Quota for 2014

• Corporate Trainer

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Greater Boston Area "GIVE A MAN A FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY...TEACH A MAN TO FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A LIFETIME." - Maimonides In 2011, I was promoted internally to take 1 of 3 pivotal Corporate Sales Trainer positions for the launch of a new sales development construct: Field Sales Trainers from Best-In-Class Field Sales Professionals. ✪ Every aspect of this Sales Development Program stemmed from the behaviors of the company's most successful Sales Professionals compiled into 8 weeks… Show more "GIVE A MAN A FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY...TEACH A MAN TO FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A LIFETIME." - Maimonides In 2011, I was promoted internally to take 1 of 3 pivotal Corporate Sales Trainer positions for the launch of a new sales development construct: Field Sales Trainers from Best-In-Class Field Sales Professionals. ✪ Every aspect of this Sales Development Program stemmed from the behaviors of the company's most successful Sales Professionals compiled into 8 weeks of immersive training: ✪ The first (2 weeks) of training encapsulated classroom training & comprehension of core digital solutions & talk tracks around initial sales approach & prospect contact. ✪ The second (2 weeks) of training was practical field application of the classroom training with hands on support from Field Sales Trainers. ✪The third (2 weeks) of training was held back in the classroom to cover consultative sales & marketing strategy through use of market research data & portfolio analysis leading to a close. ✪ The final (2 weeks) of training was practical field application of all knowledge acquired in the sales process from introduction through implementation. All trainees were given a sales quota to hit during the final 2 week field application. ✪ Sales Proficiencies Covered During Training in (ME-NH-VT-MA-RI-NY-FL-TX-IN-CO-AZ-CA): * Sales call process * Lead generation vetting * Cold calling technique * CRM systems proficiency * Territory management

• Regional Business Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2011

  Greater Boston Area In 2009, I decided to move my focus to the Greater Boston region. Due to the economic downturn, a majority of my existing clients were inquiring about marketing solutions that allowed them to reach the North Shore, South Shore, Metro West & Greater Boston areas of Massachusetts. ✪ I moved to the Greater Boston area in 2009 with the mindset to expand my client portfolio by continuing to deliver a consultative strategy through portfolio analysis & cost/benefit breakdown. This move opened… Show more In 2009, I decided to move my focus to the Greater Boston region. Due to the economic downturn, a majority of my existing clients were inquiring about marketing solutions that allowed them to reach the North Shore, South Shore, Metro West & Greater Boston areas of Massachusetts. ✪ I moved to the Greater Boston area in 2009 with the mindset to expand my client portfolio by continuing to deliver a consultative strategy through portfolio analysis & cost/benefit breakdown. This move opened a new chapter in my life with a renewed focus through a new company. ✪ Budgetary restrictions were the main concern in almost every business interaction I had in my first 18 months. Being a consultant was my first priority, regardless of the final outcome. My intention in every interaction was to help educate the business owner on the market and how to position their business in front of the right audience with the right investment. For me, 2009-2010 was a pivotal year: financially & professionally. It was during this time that I realized how much I really "affected" a business's ability to succeed. I made a clear decision to be a small business advocate, especially during a time of economic instability - an agent of positive change and contributing factor in business growth. ✪ Sales Performance Achievements: ✪ Ranked in Top 5% of media consultants for 2011 sales results on the East Sales Team ✪ Achieved 136% of Performance Quota in 2010 (SEM/SEO/Social Media/E-Comm/Print Media)



Hearst

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Senior Business Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2009

  Portsmouth, NH In 2006, I decided a move to NH would allow me to grow my client portfolio and give me a more centrally located access point for meeting small business clients throughout Northern New England. Hearst Media allowed me to transfer to it's Portsmouth, New Hampshire office in January. ✪ As a Sales and Marketing Consultant for Local Edge - Hearst Media, I worked with existing and new business clients in New Hampshire & Massachusetts to create & implement marketing solutions based on their… Show more In 2006, I decided a move to NH would allow me to grow my client portfolio and give me a more centrally located access point for meeting small business clients throughout Northern New England. Hearst Media allowed me to transfer to it's Portsmouth, New Hampshire office in January. ✪ As a Sales and Marketing Consultant for Local Edge - Hearst Media, I worked with existing and new business clients in New Hampshire & Massachusetts to create & implement marketing solutions based on their current state & forecasted business goals. We leveraged multi-media marketing solutions to help SMB's identify specific strengths in their business and develop their marketing message to promote short & long term growth with print media - social media - SEM - SEO & direct mail marketing. ✪ Sales Performance Accomplishments: ✪ MVP Award recipient for 2008 Newburyport, MA campaign sales results ✪ Ranked #1 out of 18 consultants in 3 different sales campaigns (2007-2008) ✪ Nominated for the President’s Club Sales Excellence Award (2008)

• Small Business Consultant - Maine

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Portland, Maine Area In 2005, I joined White Directory Publishers - A Division of Hearst Media. Just by looking at the company name, the first thing that jumps out at me is: "White Directory". Did he sell White Page advertising in the phone book? The answer is "sort of". I was selling Yellow Page & White Page advertising in the phone book - one of the most challenging & most fulfilling roles I've ever taken up in my professional career. ✪ Yellow Pages?,.....really? In 2005, believe it or not, small… Show more In 2005, I joined White Directory Publishers - A Division of Hearst Media. Just by looking at the company name, the first thing that jumps out at me is: "White Directory". Did he sell White Page advertising in the phone book? The answer is "sort of". I was selling Yellow Page & White Page advertising in the phone book - one of the most challenging & most fulfilling roles I've ever taken up in my professional career. ✪ Yellow Pages?,.....really? In 2005, believe it or not, small businesses still allocated a budget to advertising in regional & local Yellow Page Directories. A majority of the market share was eaten up by the utility phone company's YP advertising - which posed a giant challenge for me, as I was selling Yellow Page advertising for a small, unknown - independent Directory company out of Buffalo, New York that called themselves "White Directory Publishers". No problem, right? ✪ Without going into too much detail about the position, I can offer this mental picture: Remember the show "MacGyver"? - this job was just like that show. [You're in a room with no door, and you're exit is a window in the middle of the 12' ceiling - how do you get out with only a garden hose, an "Earth, Wind & Fire" album and a new golf ball?] ✪ PLEASE: Don't get me wrong,...I'm not speaking badly of the job, it was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in my professional career because of how much I learned in such a short amount of time from both the management & the incredible colleagues I worked with on a daily basis. Not only did we have fun, but we challenged each other to implement creative prospecting techniques to achieve success in what seemed like a "David vs. Goliath" battle for market share with the competition. I wouldn't trade the experience I gained here for anything. ✪ Sales Performance Achievements: ✪ Ranked in top 15% for 2005 sales performance ✪ Nominated for the Rookie of the Year in first sales campaign (2005 Lewiston/Auburn, ME)