Aspireship

Aspireship Inc operates multiple brands to help people transform their career trajectory.

Our brands:

Aspireship - Upskilling platform for B2B tech companies 
- aspireship.com

Orchard - Career Discovery for students and career changers
- orchard.careers

Teacher Career Coach - Online Courses, resources and community to help transitioning teachers find a great career after deciding to leave the classroom. 
- teachercareercoach.com

Founder & CEO

Story Ventures

As a Scout Investor, I'm privileged to be able to invest in founders of early-stage startups with the conviction to create positive change.

Story Ventures is an early stage VC fund based in NYC.

We invest in entrepreneurs with big visions that leverage technology and the proliferation of data to impact the way people interact with the world.

Scout Investor

MINDBODY, Inc.

Acquired by Vista Equity Partners.

Led the integration of Frederick into the MINDBODY organization. Frederick now powers the MINDBODY and Booker premium product editions to bring AI driven marketing to beauty, fitness and wellness businesses worldwide.

Vice President & GM, Frederick

Booker Software

Acquired by MINDBODY.

Continued to operate as CEO of Frederick following the acquisition by Booker Software.

CEO, Frederick

Frederick

Acquired by Booker and MINDBODY. 

Created the world’s first marketing automation platform for local businesses that’s powered by artificial intelligence. We call him Frederick, and he’s the smartest marketing engine local businesses have ever seen.

Dell

Building Dell's relationships with top venture capital firms, angel investors, Fortune 500 innovation departments and fast-growth startups.

Director, Center for Entrepreneurs

PhoneTell

PhoneTell makes mobile local search apps for consumers and wireless operators. 

My role was a hybrid of product management and business development. I was responsible for a Top 40 Travel & Local consumer app and worked alongside the CEO/COO to close and support deals with large wireless carriers globally.

VP, Product & Business Development

Game Change Ventures

Worked with consumer internet, e-commerce and SaaS startups to help them launch and grow innovative companies.

Managing Partner

Club E Network

Grew a local organization that began as a student club at Arizona State University into a multi-state organization with 10 chapters and an online network reaching entrepreneurs around the world.

President

The Business Journal

Guest Columnist

CEO @ Aspireship | Helping people get hired in tech sales and customer success

I’ve dedicated my professional career to helping people who want to help themselves. Currently, I’m building Aspireship Inc.

Aspireship Inc operates multiple brands to help people transform their career trajectory.

Our brands:

Aspireship - Upskilling platform for B2B tech companies 
- aspireship.com

Orchard - Career Discovery for students and career changers
- orchard.careers

Teacher Career Coach - Online Courses, resources and community to help transitioning teachers find a great career after deciding to leave the classroom. 
- teachercareercoach.com



Corey Kossack

The MJ Wealth Group

As a Life Insurance Solutions Consultant, I am dedicated to providing expert guidance and tailored solutions to individuals seeking comprehensive life insurance coverage. My extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, coupled with a client-centric approach, has enabled me to deliver financial security and peace of mind to several clients.

-Frequently communicates with clients to ensure elite customer service and 100% of clients reported high satisfaction with client experience

-Specializes in designing maximum cash value insurance policies for maximum early liquidity using illustration software

-Delivers presentations about benefits of life insurance to trade show audiences and various organizations which has produced 25 referrals

Life Insurance Sales Consultant

Mj's Tutoring and Enrichment Service

As a STEM instructor and academic coach I provide one-on-one and group coaching and mentoring to students of all ages, helping them excel in STEM subjects. Develop personalized learning plans to address individual learning styles and goals. My intent is to make STEM fun for students while they simultaneously gain an understanding of its importance in everyday life and potentially seeing one of the areas a future career fit.

-Develops and coordinates STEM activities for K-12th students individually and in summer camp group settings using engaging methods such as storytelling, interactive games and technology

-Researches the latest technology to determine best learning tools for students and creates proposals to employ STEM services

-95% of individually instructed students achieved at least a 10% grade increase in STEM based subjects

S.T.E.M Instructor/Academic Coach

Parexel

As a clinical research professional, I had several opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. My focus was ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, data accuracy, and ethical conduct throughout the clinical trial process. I take great pride in contributing to the development of life-changing treatments and therapies in oncology, neurology and gastroenterology that have the potential to make a real difference in patients' lives.

-Managed 15 or more clinical research sites acting as liaison between CRO and sites by maintaining consistent and effective communication via phone calls and emails about study changes and needed regulatory documents to begin patient treatments

-Utilized business intelligence software to consistently maintain 90% and above metrics in regulatory document readiness, site forecasting accuracy and document filing accuracy

-Forecasted study milestones and provided updates to client and other stakeholders regarding site's day one treatment status during live meetings

-Performed data manipulation and data analysis to create PowerPoints, pivot tables and spreadsheets for Phase I oncology patient medical history and severe adverse events

Initiation Clinical Research Associate I & Senior Clinical Operations Asssistant

State Farm

As a licensed sales and retention representative I was committed to delivering top-notch auto and home insurance coverage solutions. During in-depth discovery calls, my goal was to empower individuals by providing knowledge with a consultative and value-based sales approach and proper protection in order to obtain new business and retain current business assisting in keeping the company as one of the top property and casualty insurance companies.

-Handled 50+ calls daily with duties including implementing strategies to increase customer retention, retrieving customer data and processing billing payments while keeping Salesforce updated

-Met or exceeded 80% new business quota consistently

-Selected by supervisor to be a "Boots on the Ground Representative" which entailed presenting new workflows and company information obtained from company workshops to team and collaborating with product management to develop new customer experience ideas

Licensed Insurance Sales and Retention Representative

Spririt of Excellence Christian Academy

As an academy assistant director, my mission was to inspire educators, administrative staff and students to reach their full potential. With 14 years of experience in educational leadership, I've cultivated a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within private elementary academia. I designed strategies to overcome challenges such as: increasing student retention and new student acquisition, finding the best curriculums and technology to enhance student performance and acquiring funds for underserved students to obtain a private school education.

-Developed yearly data-based proposals for 13 years which successfully acquired funding for Georgia CAPS tuition assistance and for retention of license exempt status with Georgia's Bright from the Start Organization

-Increased student retention rate 15% and new student acquisition rate 21% by increasing parent involvement in addition to hosting over 40 community events and implementing uses of new technology and programs such as smart boards, iPads and Class Dojo

-Created the academy's first after-school program which involved STEM centers and extra-curricular activities and served as the program manager who trained staff members

Assistant Academy Director

🔬📊🚀 Clinical Research Professional Transitioning to Sales Engineering 🚀📊🔬

🌟 About Me 🌟

With a strong foundation in clinical research and a passion for innovation, I am embarking on an exciting journey into the world of Sales Engineering. My career has been driven by a curiosity for science, a dedication to improving healthcare outcomes, and a knack for problem-solving.

🔍 My Clinical Research Background 🔍

During my time in clinical research, I had the privilege of contributing to groundbreaking studies that advanced medical knowledge and patient care. I honed my skills in data analysis, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. These experiences have equipped me with a unique perspective on the importance of precision, attention to detail, and the impact of technology on healthcare.

💼 Transition to Sales Engineering 💼

As I transition into the dynamic field of Sales Engineering, I bring with me a commitment to delivering tailored solutions to clients' complex challenges and foundational sales engineering skills obtained during my tenure as a Careerist sales engineer student. My background in clinical research has taught me the value of understanding client needs deeply, and I am excited to leverage this expertise to build strong relationships and drive business growth.

🚀 What I Bring to the Table 🚀

✔️ Strong analytical skills: I excel at dissecting complex problems and finding innovative solutions.
✔️ Effective communication: My ability to convey technical concepts in a clear, engaging manner facilitates productive client interactions.
✔️ Adaptability: My experience in clinical research has taught me how to thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments.
✔️ Passion for technology: I am genuinely enthusiastic about the potential of cutting-edge solutions to transform industries.

📈 Let's Connect! 📈

I'm eager to connect with professionals in both sales engineering and in healthcare, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and business. Let's collaborate, share insights, and explore opportunities together. Feel free to reach out and connect, and let's build a network that drives innovation and growth.

#SalesEngineering #HealthcareInnovation #Transition #Networking

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