Cliff Locks

Founder and Senior Partner | Exec Coach | NextGen Leadership | Author | Family Office at Millionaire Life Services
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Experience

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Senior Partner | Exec Coach | NextGen Leadership | Author | Family Office
      • 2017 - Present

      FOUNDER and SENIOR PARTNER A confidential executive and lifestyle coaching agency for HNW / UHNW individuals and family offices. • Coached multi-generational owners as they transitioned their enterprises and real estate businesses to the Next-Gen leadership team. • Authored four books and created a self-paced, online learning curriculum for emerging, high-potential leaders.

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Connecticut, United States The Hyper Accelerator M&A is a top-rated Mergers and Acquisitions accelerator program that guides founders in preparing to sell or merge their businesses through our 100-day virtual program. Many founders are unaware of how to sell their company, but we have spent the past 15 years educating founders like you on the process. • Create liquidity for yourself and your shareholders • Understand what your company is really worth - Valuation Analysis • Understanding the contrasting Buyer… Show more The Hyper Accelerator M&A is a top-rated Mergers and Acquisitions accelerator program that guides founders in preparing to sell or merge their businesses through our 100-day virtual program. Many founders are unaware of how to sell their company, but we have spent the past 15 years educating founders like you on the process. • Create liquidity for yourself and your shareholders • Understand what your company is really worth - Valuation Analysis • Understanding the contrasting Buyer and Seller Motivations • Skill Specific Workshops to defend your valuation, due diligence, and negotiations • Learn from Top M&A Professionals and Professors from top business schools • Scale and Sell your company alongside founders from around the World • Build a Strong Foundation of the M&A Process and Timetable • Build a best-in-class Data Room for the M&A Process • Accelerate the M&A success by focusing on your presentation • Coordinate Bids and Financing Arrangements Show less

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director | Capital Raising | "PE Profits Podcast" Host | EBITDA Growth | Revenue Cycle
      • Oct 2007 - Present

      Greater New York Area A boutique consulting firm that helps business entities to define, develop and execute growth strategies. Thought leader, head of corporate business development, and operations expert. • Set up licensing income streams for a recent disruptor in the $200B hydrogen energy industry. Mapping out growth strategy to achieve 5% market share by 2025. • Secured a 2nd round of funding of $10M for an Emergency Service IT company. • Co-Host the “PE Profits Podcast” with more than 40… Show more A boutique consulting firm that helps business entities to define, develop and execute growth strategies. Thought leader, head of corporate business development, and operations expert. • Set up licensing income streams for a recent disruptor in the $200B hydrogen energy industry. Mapping out growth strategy to achieve 5% market share by 2025. • Secured a 2nd round of funding of $10M for an Emergency Service IT company. • Co-Host the “PE Profits Podcast” with more than 40 interviews-to-date with renown industry thought leaders. Topics ranged from deal flow and operational expertise to real estate debt/equity and market volatility. • Accelerator program Advisor with M&A Hyper Accelerator, Newchip, and Bolster. Entrepreneurial ventures focus on helping company founders rapidly scale their business and grow as a leader through strategic funding coaching, customer intelligence, financial forecasting, customized tools, new methodologies, and direct mentorship from a highly experienced top professional and CEO—over 1,500 global participants spanning 35 countries. Show less

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Advisor | Healthcare Wellness App
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      Dover, Delaware, United States Geras.ai, a virtual health assistant that is part of the Geras.ai platform ensures the health and well-being of an elderly person through health and wellness solutions by engaging them with voice and visuals in an interactive manner that promotes their physical and mental well-being. Geras, our cutting-edge health and wellness monitoring product that turns your smartphone into a virtual health assistant providing accurate and non-invasive vital health measurements with a face or finger… Show more Geras.ai, a virtual health assistant that is part of the Geras.ai platform ensures the health and well-being of an elderly person through health and wellness solutions by engaging them with voice and visuals in an interactive manner that promotes their physical and mental well-being. Geras, our cutting-edge health and wellness monitoring product that turns your smartphone into a virtual health assistant providing accurate and non-invasive vital health measurements with a face or finger scan powered by AI and predictive analytics to disrupt the healthcare industry through technology for preventive care. Video: https://youtu.be/TQPLQU-HtD4 Website: https://www.geras.ai Show less

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Advisor | Functional Medicine
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Team of functional medicine doctors use breakthrough technology that takes all available information on what it takes the human body to function optimally and correlates it with a person's blood work.

    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member | Investor | Web 3.0 Gaming | Cloud
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      The World's First Web 3.0 Gaming Console on the Cloud powered by high performing Nvidia GPUs. selflabs.xyz mirrorimageone.xyz

    • United States
    • Renewables & Environment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Advisor | Investor | Clean Energy
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      Disrupting a $200 Billion market for Hydrogen, using our patented electrolyzer. Evolve™ units can produce green hydrogen for Industrial Gasses, Fertilizer [Ammonia], Onsite Refueling, Commercial, Energy Storage, and Military. Capable of Making Hydrogen for $2.00 a kg - the Energy Equivalent of selling gasoline at $0.79 a gallon, with a goal of $1.00 a kg.

    • Board Member | Wellness | Med Tech (Assets acquired by Vivos Therapeutic on March 1, 2023)
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      New York City Metropolitan Area Solving PTSD, pain & depression (anecdotal evidence); Device is FDA cleared appliance for treating TMJ, facial pain & headaches, TMD, & OSA Improving Wellness through Improved Breathing, TMJ jawpaindoc.com Assets acquired by Vivos Therapeutic: https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1007913/vivos-therapeutics-announces-company-has-acquired-assets-from-advanced-facialdontics-1007913.html

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Sr Partner | Supply Chain | OEM | Vendor Logistics | ECommerce and Retail Returns
      • May 2013 - Present

      Greater New York Area FOUNDER and SENIOR PARTNER A supply chain consultancy that identifies, analyzes and remedies issues for North America OEMs including ecommerce and retailer returns. Creates blueprints to enhance CX, reduce waste and boost operational efficiencies. • Revealed viable and substantive changes to a “Big Box Store’s” logistic variables including vendor agreements, global supply chain, vendor pain points with product returns and vendor charge-backs to manufacturers. Analysis yielded more… Show more FOUNDER and SENIOR PARTNER A supply chain consultancy that identifies, analyzes and remedies issues for North America OEMs including ecommerce and retailer returns. Creates blueprints to enhance CX, reduce waste and boost operational efficiencies. • Revealed viable and substantive changes to a “Big Box Store’s” logistic variables including vendor agreements, global supply chain, vendor pain points with product returns and vendor charge-backs to manufacturers. Analysis yielded more than $10M in direct savings. • Demonstrated benefits of “harvested parts” from product returns that generated more than $5M in cost reduction for a $4.8B major appliance manufacturer/vendor. Show less

    • United States
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP, Head of Business Development | Reverse Logistics | OEM | Supply Chain | GTM
      • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

      An industry leader providing F500 companies with Reverse Logistics Solutions for more than 40 years. VP, HEAD of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Created GTM business strategies and operational plans to successfully onboard new clients and gain a competitive advantage. • Formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest 3PL with over 300M sq. ft. of space. Sales were projected to increase 400% in six months. • Coached the heir apparent for the CEO and President… Show more An industry leader providing F500 companies with Reverse Logistics Solutions for more than 40 years. VP, HEAD of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Created GTM business strategies and operational plans to successfully onboard new clients and gain a competitive advantage. • Formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest 3PL with over 300M sq. ft. of space. Sales were projected to increase 400% in six months. • Coached the heir apparent for the CEO and President position, as his father prepared to transition to the Chairman role. Show less

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP, Chief Client Relationship Manager | Ecommerce and Retail Returns | OEM Management
      • 2009 - 2012

      St James, NY A market leader in Product Return Center services for major OEMs. VP, CHIEF CLIENT REALTIONS MANAGER Led strategic operations, fiscal control, and business development for US and Canada. Directed product development, marketing, and corporate communications efforts. • Increased annual sales by 325% to $17M in two years. Positioned the company to achieve $30M in annual sales by 2012. • Secured high-profile and lucrative relationships with marquee customers including… Show more A market leader in Product Return Center services for major OEMs. VP, CHIEF CLIENT REALTIONS MANAGER Led strategic operations, fiscal control, and business development for US and Canada. Directed product development, marketing, and corporate communications efforts. • Increased annual sales by 325% to $17M in two years. Positioned the company to achieve $30M in annual sales by 2012. • Secured high-profile and lucrative relationships with marquee customers including Amazon, Walmart, LG Electronics, DeLonghi USA, Jarden Consumer Solutions, Breville, Hamilton Beach, and Keurig. Show less

    • Exec. Producer | P&L | Acquisition Integration | Sales | Event Mgt. (Acquired by Source Interlink)
      • 2005 - 2007

      Greater New York City Area A division of Primedia, Motor Trend Auto Shows is the largest producer of “New Car Shows” in the United States. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER and MEMBER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Retained in a leadership role following the sale of International Automotive Showcase to KKR / Motor Trend. Managed the NY region’s P&L for the planning and delivery of its five auto shows each year. • Recruited a high-performance sales team that tripled the number of clients and generated 166% in incremental… Show more A division of Primedia, Motor Trend Auto Shows is the largest producer of “New Car Shows” in the United States. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER and MEMBER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Retained in a leadership role following the sale of International Automotive Showcase to KKR / Motor Trend. Managed the NY region’s P&L for the planning and delivery of its five auto shows each year. • Recruited a high-performance sales team that tripled the number of clients and generated 166% in incremental revenues in four months. • Integrated the sales and marketing function across the company’s 24 auto shows, resulting in a $250K reduction in annual marketing costs while increasing market share by 18%. • Aided in the negotiations and execution of the $1.2B sale of Motor Trend Primedia. Show less

    • Founder and President | Event Management | Adv. & Digital Mktg. (Acquired by KKR - Private Equity)
      • 1988 - 2005

      Smithtown, NY A highly profitable business focused on the marketing of international “New Car Shows” in the New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut markets. Events attracted 1.1M attendees annually. FOUNDER and PRESIDENT Built the “Auto Expo” brand with spot-on positioning, promotion and pricing strategies. • Launched autoshows.com – the industry’s first auto show website. • Sold the Company to Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co in 2005.

    • Founder and CEO | Integrated Campaigns | Creative Services | Promotional Items | Sports Advertising
      • 1981 - 2005

      Smithtown, NY FOUNDER and CEO A full-service Ad Agency and Professional Sports Marketing Firm including capabilities for print, digital, television and radio. Locks Advertising Specialties - a division of the firm - specialized in sales promotion programs including advertising specialties.

Education

  • American College of Corporate Directors
    Master's degree, Board of Directors - Business Administration and Management
    2019 - 2020
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
    BBS, Business Administration and Management, General

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