Elaine B. Coleman, Ph.D.
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Michelle Clancy Cardillo
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine for several years at Charles River Analytics. Elaine has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of productization and commercialization strategies. She has a keen eye for identifying customer needs and translating them into viable product solutions, resulting in significant commercial opportunities for the company. Her ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment to delivering exceptional results has made her an invaluable asset to the organization. I was fortunate to have learned a great deal from Elaine’s leadership of various commercialization efforts and look forward to following her continued successes.
Patrick Boland
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine at Charles River Analytics on our various commercialization initiatives. During this time, I was consistently impressed with Elaine’s depth of knowledge on business strategy, customer engagement and her ability to identify market opportunities. Elaine is a strategic thinker who is able to quickly understand complex business environments and develop a targeted plan to drive project success. She has a natural talent for engaging with customers and building relationships, which is key for project success in today’s competitive market. In addition to her expertise in business strategy, Elaine also possess a deep understanding of various market opportunities and is able to leverage that knowledge to drive growth and project success. She is a valuable asset to any team and I highly recommend her.
Michelle Clancy Cardillo
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine for several years at Charles River Analytics. Elaine has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of productization and commercialization strategies. She has a keen eye for identifying customer needs and translating them into viable product solutions, resulting in significant commercial opportunities for the company. Her ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment to delivering exceptional results has made her an invaluable asset to the organization. I was fortunate to have learned a great deal from Elaine’s leadership of various commercialization efforts and look forward to following her continued successes.
Patrick Boland
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine at Charles River Analytics on our various commercialization initiatives. During this time, I was consistently impressed with Elaine’s depth of knowledge on business strategy, customer engagement and her ability to identify market opportunities. Elaine is a strategic thinker who is able to quickly understand complex business environments and develop a targeted plan to drive project success. She has a natural talent for engaging with customers and building relationships, which is key for project success in today’s competitive market. In addition to her expertise in business strategy, Elaine also possess a deep understanding of various market opportunities and is able to leverage that knowledge to drive growth and project success. She is a valuable asset to any team and I highly recommend her.
Michelle Clancy Cardillo
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine for several years at Charles River Analytics. Elaine has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of productization and commercialization strategies. She has a keen eye for identifying customer needs and translating them into viable product solutions, resulting in significant commercial opportunities for the company. Her ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment to delivering exceptional results has made her an invaluable asset to the organization. I was fortunate to have learned a great deal from Elaine’s leadership of various commercialization efforts and look forward to following her continued successes.
Patrick Boland
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine at Charles River Analytics on our various commercialization initiatives. During this time, I was consistently impressed with Elaine’s depth of knowledge on business strategy, customer engagement and her ability to identify market opportunities. Elaine is a strategic thinker who is able to quickly understand complex business environments and develop a targeted plan to drive project success. She has a natural talent for engaging with customers and building relationships, which is key for project success in today’s competitive market. In addition to her expertise in business strategy, Elaine also possess a deep understanding of various market opportunities and is able to leverage that knowledge to drive growth and project success. She is a valuable asset to any team and I highly recommend her.
Michelle Clancy Cardillo
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine for several years at Charles River Analytics. Elaine has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of productization and commercialization strategies. She has a keen eye for identifying customer needs and translating them into viable product solutions, resulting in significant commercial opportunities for the company. Her ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment to delivering exceptional results has made her an invaluable asset to the organization. I was fortunate to have learned a great deal from Elaine’s leadership of various commercialization efforts and look forward to following her continued successes.
Patrick Boland
I had the pleasure of working closely with Elaine at Charles River Analytics on our various commercialization initiatives. During this time, I was consistently impressed with Elaine’s depth of knowledge on business strategy, customer engagement and her ability to identify market opportunities. Elaine is a strategic thinker who is able to quickly understand complex business environments and develop a targeted plan to drive project success. She has a natural talent for engaging with customers and building relationships, which is key for project success in today’s competitive market. In addition to her expertise in business strategy, Elaine also possess a deep understanding of various market opportunities and is able to leverage that knowledge to drive growth and project success. She is a valuable asset to any team and I highly recommend her.
Experience
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Firsthand Alliance
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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LP
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Sep 2023 - Present
Joined Firsthand Alliance as a Limited Partner, Investor and Advisor to guide the future of B2B early stage companies Joined Firsthand Alliance as a Limited Partner, Investor and Advisor to guide the future of B2B early stage companies
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Charles River Analytics
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President, Commercialization and Innovation
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Sep 2018 - Present
Working with 150 engineers and scientists to accelerate and mature our AI/ML technologies from the lab to the market. Leading all aspects of commercialization strategies and plans including customer experience, bd/sales and product dev/marketing. Working with 150 engineers and scientists to accelerate and mature our AI/ML technologies from the lab to the market. Leading all aspects of commercialization strategies and plans including customer experience, bd/sales and product dev/marketing.
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Harvard Innovation Lab (i-Lab)
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Cambridge, MA
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Business Mentor and Strategist
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Jun 2015 - Present
Participant in i-Lab volunteer program as an expert business practitioner to guide Harvard students' marketing/brand strategy, and customer experience design for their incubated startup businesses. - BoldShapes - DETOXYFY - TopUp - ByReveal.com - Barakat Bundle - Tradr - AllHere.co - Wardrobeessentialist.com Participant in i-Lab volunteer program as an expert business practitioner to guide Harvard students' marketing/brand strategy, and customer experience design for their incubated startup businesses. - BoldShapes - DETOXYFY - TopUp - ByReveal.com - Barakat Bundle - Tradr - AllHere.co - Wardrobeessentialist.com
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National Defense Industrial Association - (NDIA)
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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NDIA New England Board of Directors Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER
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CA Technologies
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Experience (CX) Design & Strategy
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Leading fascinating Customer Experience (CX) Culture Change initiatives at one of the oldest software companies in the world! Leading fascinating Customer Experience (CX) Culture Change initiatives at one of the oldest software companies in the world!
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Member of the Board
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Non-Profit Non-Profit
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Blackboard
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Global Research, Intelligence and Analyst Relations
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Joined Blackboard's new Center of Excellence in Corporate Marketing to lead Global Customer and Market Research and Analyst Relations. Joined Blackboard's new Center of Excellence in Corporate Marketing to lead Global Customer and Market Research and Analyst Relations.
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Resolve MR, SUN Microsystems, Reactrix
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Greater Los Angeles Area; San Francisco
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Managing Director, Emerging Technologies, Co-Founder, CRO
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
Managed client relationships in Mobile, Gaming, Entertainment, Sports, Telecommunications, eLearning technologies Managed client relationships in Mobile, Gaming, Entertainment, Sports, Telecommunications, eLearning technologies
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Bovitz, Inc.
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director, Media & Emerging Technologies
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May 2012 - May 2013
Following the acquisition of my company, Resolve Market Research, I managed the Media and Emerging Technologies Practice, leading all business development and managing large-scale global research projects incorporating modeling and advanced analytics, and trend-spotting to keep our technology, media, and gaming clients at the forefront of innovation. I directed research teams, workflow and oversight of primary and secondary research. Following the acquisition of my company, Resolve Market Research, I managed the Media and Emerging Technologies Practice, leading all business development and managing large-scale global research projects incorporating modeling and advanced analytics, and trend-spotting to keep our technology, media, and gaming clients at the forefront of innovation. I directed research teams, workflow and oversight of primary and secondary research.
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Resolve Market Research
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United States
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Market Research
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Chief Research Officer and Co-Founder - Acquired by Bovitz Inc.
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Apr 2010 - May 2012
Resolve helped companies understand how their business fit into the larger ecosystem of emergent devices and a multitude of content distribution channels. With headquarters in Hollywood on the Raleigh Studios lot and a satellite office in London, England, Resolve offered a wide range of research consultancy services for the digital media, advertising, mobile, sports and technology industries.I defined strategy and research priorities, drove business development, managed client engagements and business partnerships. I mentored a team of researchers, analysts and interns, and was responsible for the P&L, and research operations for the company. Areas of Focus: Digital Media and Entertainment, Personal Technology, Games, Mobile, and Advertising Show less
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Interpret
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Market Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP Strategy and Analysis
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Mar 2008 - Apr 2010
Interpret is a next gen media and market research firm that specializes in measuring the intersection of content, technology, advertising and consumer behavior.
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Managing Director, Mobile | Technology Division
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Mar 2008 - Apr 2010
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Executive Director of Research
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
MarketCast specializes in theatrical research for studio and television clients. MarketCast specializes in theatrical research for studio and television clients.
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Reactrix Systems, Inc.
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Consumer Research
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Apr 2005 - Mar 2006
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Sun Microsystems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Cognitive Scientist, Sr. Manager Design Research
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2001 - Apr 2005
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Phoenix Pop & Liquid Thinking
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Director of Research/ Principal Research Scientist
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2001
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SRI
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Scientist, Technology & Learning
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1997 - 2000
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University of Delaware
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor
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1994 - 1997
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Education
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1990 - 1992
University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Cognitive Science -
1986 - 1988
McGill University
MA, Educational Psychology -
1981 - 1984
McGill University
BA, Psychology -
University of California, Berkeley
McDonnell Post Doctoral Fellowship, Cognitive Science -
University of Toronto
Ph.D., Cognitive Science
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