Hayden Smith
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Stefanie Rander
Hayden is an invaluable asset to any organization when driving innovation and venturing with great curiosity, expertise, experience, and passion. His most notable strengths is his ability to energize colleagues and create communities. Whether it is through brainstorming sessions or team building exercises, Hayden has an infectious enthusiasm that inspires those around him to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. His leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, and he has a knack for bringing people together to work towards a common goal. In addition, Hayden is also skilled at giving direction and creating space for colleagues to develop and grow. He recognizes the strengths and unique perspectives of each individual and tailors his approach to help them achieve their full potential. What is remarkable, he understands that it is not just about headcount, but especially about heartcount, and he prioritizes building a team that is passionate, committed, and driven to succeed. I have really enjoyed working and co-creating with Hayden in the Innovation and Venturing Sphere and hope we get to do more together in the future.
LinkedIn User
About 3 years ago, when I was trying to plan for my next career step, I had the pleasure of knowing Hayden, while searching for coaches in our organization. He introduced me to the book ‘Find Your Why’ and helped me connect the dots to my passion. Later we got to work together for the Let’s Innovate Open Space events, which turned out to be a very special experience daring me to kick off my innovation journey where I learnt a lot from Hayden’s leadership. His positive attitude, as well as a gift to ask the right questions, are indeed great assets to help anybody around him to explore new ways of looking at ideas, people, and incidents.
Stefanie Rander
Hayden is an invaluable asset to any organization when driving innovation and venturing with great curiosity, expertise, experience, and passion. His most notable strengths is his ability to energize colleagues and create communities. Whether it is through brainstorming sessions or team building exercises, Hayden has an infectious enthusiasm that inspires those around him to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. His leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, and he has a knack for bringing people together to work towards a common goal. In addition, Hayden is also skilled at giving direction and creating space for colleagues to develop and grow. He recognizes the strengths and unique perspectives of each individual and tailors his approach to help them achieve their full potential. What is remarkable, he understands that it is not just about headcount, but especially about heartcount, and he prioritizes building a team that is passionate, committed, and driven to succeed. I have really enjoyed working and co-creating with Hayden in the Innovation and Venturing Sphere and hope we get to do more together in the future.
LinkedIn User
About 3 years ago, when I was trying to plan for my next career step, I had the pleasure of knowing Hayden, while searching for coaches in our organization. He introduced me to the book ‘Find Your Why’ and helped me connect the dots to my passion. Later we got to work together for the Let’s Innovate Open Space events, which turned out to be a very special experience daring me to kick off my innovation journey where I learnt a lot from Hayden’s leadership. His positive attitude, as well as a gift to ask the right questions, are indeed great assets to help anybody around him to explore new ways of looking at ideas, people, and incidents.
Stefanie Rander
Hayden is an invaluable asset to any organization when driving innovation and venturing with great curiosity, expertise, experience, and passion. His most notable strengths is his ability to energize colleagues and create communities. Whether it is through brainstorming sessions or team building exercises, Hayden has an infectious enthusiasm that inspires those around him to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. His leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, and he has a knack for bringing people together to work towards a common goal. In addition, Hayden is also skilled at giving direction and creating space for colleagues to develop and grow. He recognizes the strengths and unique perspectives of each individual and tailors his approach to help them achieve their full potential. What is remarkable, he understands that it is not just about headcount, but especially about heartcount, and he prioritizes building a team that is passionate, committed, and driven to succeed. I have really enjoyed working and co-creating with Hayden in the Innovation and Venturing Sphere and hope we get to do more together in the future.
LinkedIn User
About 3 years ago, when I was trying to plan for my next career step, I had the pleasure of knowing Hayden, while searching for coaches in our organization. He introduced me to the book ‘Find Your Why’ and helped me connect the dots to my passion. Later we got to work together for the Let’s Innovate Open Space events, which turned out to be a very special experience daring me to kick off my innovation journey where I learnt a lot from Hayden’s leadership. His positive attitude, as well as a gift to ask the right questions, are indeed great assets to help anybody around him to explore new ways of looking at ideas, people, and incidents.
Stefanie Rander
Hayden is an invaluable asset to any organization when driving innovation and venturing with great curiosity, expertise, experience, and passion. His most notable strengths is his ability to energize colleagues and create communities. Whether it is through brainstorming sessions or team building exercises, Hayden has an infectious enthusiasm that inspires those around him to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. His leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, and he has a knack for bringing people together to work towards a common goal. In addition, Hayden is also skilled at giving direction and creating space for colleagues to develop and grow. He recognizes the strengths and unique perspectives of each individual and tailors his approach to help them achieve their full potential. What is remarkable, he understands that it is not just about headcount, but especially about heartcount, and he prioritizes building a team that is passionate, committed, and driven to succeed. I have really enjoyed working and co-creating with Hayden in the Innovation and Venturing Sphere and hope we get to do more together in the future.
LinkedIn User
About 3 years ago, when I was trying to plan for my next career step, I had the pleasure of knowing Hayden, while searching for coaches in our organization. He introduced me to the book ‘Find Your Why’ and helped me connect the dots to my passion. Later we got to work together for the Let’s Innovate Open Space events, which turned out to be a very special experience daring me to kick off my innovation journey where I learnt a lot from Hayden’s leadership. His positive attitude, as well as a gift to ask the right questions, are indeed great assets to help anybody around him to explore new ways of looking at ideas, people, and incidents.
Credentials
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ExO Coach
OpenExOJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lead Assessor, R&D PM@Siemens
SiemensJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Project Manager, R&D PM@Siemens
SiemensMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional, PMI
Project Management InstituteJul, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BXVentures
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Belgium
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Partnerships
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Mar 2023 - Present
Canada’s 1st cleantech venture builder, sustaining a livable Biosphere. - Development of corporate partnerships for cleantech portfolio. - Commercial head of portfolio companies, validating prod-market fit and developing initial customer traction. Canada’s 1st cleantech venture builder, sustaining a livable Biosphere. - Development of corporate partnerships for cleantech portfolio. - Commercial head of portfolio companies, validating prod-market fit and developing initial customer traction.
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Siemens Energy
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Co-Founder and Partner, Siemens Energy Ventures
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2023
Purpose: Siemens Energy Ventures is the entrepreneurial heart of Siemens Energy. Founded in 2020, our focus is on investing, building and piloting ventures that will transform energy systems and will help fight climate change. Impact: - Co-created purpose, vision, operating model, and build of high performing team. - Founded Let's Innovate SE: a movement to unleash human energy to innovate the energy of tomorrow. - Inspired 8,000+ employees to learn and act on climate change, hundreds taking ownership of their idea. - Built & executed programs to ignite and accelerate business ventures, with world-leading partner. Resulted in 12+ funded portfolio ventures, hundreds of employees turned entrepreneurs, and mindset shift for many more (including many top managers). - Speaker and panelist at numerous events including moderation of Siemens Energy’s annual business conference (2022), igniting largest organizational change in company history. - Mentor & coach to employees and external founders. Helped dozens pursue their purpose to navigate uncertainty in the corporate and startup worlds. "You inspire me" is all the fuel needed. - Early-stage validation of own business venture to elevate 1B people living without modern electricity. - Partner to two portfolio ventures in energy storage/transport, collectively securing 6+ funding rounds. - Learned to unleash human potential by building purposeful movements, reframing fear, harnessing flow and working with the best. Show less
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Transformation Lead
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2020
Purpose: Drive disruptive ideas to deliver customer centric results so that we prosper as a community.Impact:- Lead adaptable organization transformation, embedding dozens of high performing teams & leaders. - Created & implemented transformation methods (e.g. innovation program, true leadership coaching & training, high performing team workshop, Scrum Master training, employee engagement, agile product development, agile performance management, etc).- Learned the power of diversity & collective intelligence to cut cost & time, create growth ventures, and make work fun. Show less
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Head, R&D Strategic PMO
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2020
Purpose: Empower fast, agile & excellent R&D Project & Portfolio Management by leading collaboration across products for customerImpact:- Lead department of global leaders to influence positive change and new ways of working in organization - Key contributions & achievements: >30% product-line R&D cost savings and increased throughput by introducing CCPM pipelining, strategic workforce planning, Project Manager network & certification, outsource optimization. - Learned to be a partner offering guidance rather than a director forcing harmonization. Show less
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Head, Development PMO Aero Gas Turbines
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2017
- Lead R&D Project Management (PM) excellence to develop products, technology, solutions and services that are right on time and competitive in the marketplace. ~30 PM’s: >€50M/yr at two sites (CA & US)- Represented business unit in global PM Expert Group, developing competence and tools for all BU’s- Embedded RDPM@Siemens Certification. Founded Lean@AGT program to drive speed and agility.- Learned my own superpowers of purpose, perspective, people-focus, and perseverance.
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Project/Portfolio Manager, Product Development
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
- R&D Portfolio Manager integrating all projects & supporting the strategic roadmap (2016)- Program/Project Manager for development of new products with full accountability for project outcome.- Lead projects with 30-40 employees from multi-disciplinary, cross-site teams. €10M+ annual budget.- Learned that any challenge can be solved by hearing and connecting people. Diplomatic rebelliousness.
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Rolls-Royce
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Function Head, Hot-Section Lifing & Vibration
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
- Direct management, performance/development of 8 component analysts from junior to senior level- Supply projects with capable and trained resources as required
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Project Manager, New Product Development
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
- Program/Project Manager for development of new products with full accountability for project outcome.- Lead projects with 30-40 employees from multiple disciplines. €10M+ annual budget.
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Team Leader, Trent DLE Mk-3
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2011
- Lead team that resolved largest in-service reliability shortfall in business’ history (£20M/yr).- Learned: gift of listening to collective intelligence of team and impact of co-creation.
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Development Engineer
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May 2006 - Apr 2008
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Education
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2002 - 2006
McGill University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering -
2003 - 2005
Laurentide Aviation
Pilot's Licence, Aircraft
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