A BetterLife Pharma

•	Strengthen shareholder relationships through regular contact, special meetings, & topical discussions
•	Execute IR activity that generates corporate interest, delivers key messages, & brings market activity
•	Leverage industry information to address inquiries, provide education, and share relevant data
•	Monitor financial, regulatory, and research landscape to consult management on key findings
•	Produce corporate material: social media posts, factsheet, infographics, and info cards
•	Manage company’s CRM system to enhance and elevate shareholder relationships

Manager of Investor Relations

MagicMed

•	Coordinated company's participation in investor conferences, roadshows, and events to maximize visibility
•	Analyzed industry and competitor developments to help identify potential opportunities and risks
•	Orchestrated a consistent flow of corporate information to shareholders and financial community
•	Collaborated with VP PR to ensure company’s narrative meets investor’s messaging needs
•	Worked with CEO to develop the investor relations outreach & awareness programs

Investor Relations Manager

Western Magnesium Corporation (TSXV: WMG | OTCQB: MLYF | FRA: 3WM)

•	Set up company CRM to organize shareholder data, automate contact flow + create an organic funding source
•	Conducted research trends on peers, industry, and associations to report key findings to management
•	Strengthened relationships with shareholders, prospective investors, plus sell-side research analysts
•	Initiated and implemented timely presentations for shareholders and prospects
•	Utilized workable KPIs to measure IR strategy success
•	Organized and ran a North American-centric IR team

Investor Relations Manager 

Provincial Health Services Authority

•	Realigned project methodology from function-driven to client-focused to better patient journey
•	Conducted detailed assessment + results at various stages of the business analysis process
•	Determined systems based on client needs, intentions, requirements, goals, & aspirations
•	Delivered result-oriented scope, business, analytical reports timely enhancing client trust 
•	Delivered critical pre-go live training and timely post go-live follow-up + trouble shooting 
•	Well versed on various levels of testing: end-to-end, system, project, and product

Lead Business Analyst

Contractor 

•	Introduced leadership transformation methodology heightening collaboration & performance 
•	Analyzed & enhanced workflow efficiency - process design, HR strategy and system adoption 
•	Utilized process mapping for consistent progression between current and future initiatives
•	Provided stakeholder guidance & coaching facilitating successful change transformation
•	Designed, composed improvements to business processes and operational procedures
•	Conducted process & goal analysis identifying key needs, deliverables, and solutions

Business Management Consultant 

MY PASSION:	
* Be a trust-based relationship architect for shareholders and new investors 

MY DELIVERABLES:
* Provide transparent and holistic communication to enhance engagement 

* Sync investor expectation with management goals to develop long-term fans 

* Continuously learn and adopt new tools that allow for outcome optimization

David B.   Melles

There’s ALWAYS beauty in innocence and in authenticity in life! 🌷

Of course a bit of humor can honor the moment of joy. 🥹 

How often will we be able to experience realism like this if we are conjuring a world of AI …. that’s ubiquitous! ?

David B.   Melles 

“They are in trouble again!” 😅👶💥

When a baby, a dog, and a cat team up, chaos is guaranteed — and AI is just sitting there trying to analyze the disaster 🤖🐶🐱👶

From spilled milk to knocked-over plants, AI Nexus is learning fast… but even the smartest algorithms can’t predict the pure adorable anarchy of pets and toddlers together.

AI Nexus: exploring intelligence, one hilarious mess at a time. ⚡😂


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Kumud, thank you for sharing these very important historical lessons.

🚀  To me ... 
~ a rejection is set up for resumption 
~ a setback is a precursor for a comeback 
~ a NO gets us ready for a N.O. - "New Opportunity" 

All of these moments do not define us as failures. Instead, these "failings" affirm our vision in, conviction in, faith in, and commitment to our dreams. 

These hurdles are necessary for new heights of experiences to be innovated, formed, and realized. 🌱

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Some of the world’s greatest innovations were born from rejection.

Visionaries who were underestimated went on to reshape entire industries.
🚗 Toyota rejected a mechanic’s new design idea- he built Honda instead.
🐂 Ferrari dismissed advice from a tractor maker- he built Lamborghini.
🏎️ Lamborghini refused to fund an engineer’s carbon-fiber project- he built Pagani.
💻 HP turned down a computer idea from their own engineer- he co-founded Apple.
🎮 Nintendo walked away from a Sony engineer’s disc-console concept- he built PlayStation.
📼 Blockbuster laughed at a founder looking to partner- he built Netflix.
Rejection isn’t a dead end. It’s a redirection.

Sometimes the “no” you hear today becomes the reason you build something the world can’t ignore tomorrow.

If you’re working on something bold and people don’t get it yet…
Keep going.

What’s one rejection that pushed you toward something better? Share your story below. 
Repost as someone might need this reminder to keep going. Thanks!

Visual Credit: Chandrakumar K. Pillai

Rejection Leads to Big Things

New Day Business Finance LLC

At New Day, I originate and fund commercial RE and SBA loan transactions nationwide, specializing in wholesale originations via broker, banker and referral relationships. We fund "A" to "D" transactions, providing the best possible terms and solutions for each scenario, including creative structuring and programs when required.

Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer

Zions National Real Estate Group

Mountain States Regional Director for the National Real Estate group of Zions Bank. I was responsible for business development, origination, structuring, obtaining approvals and closing of wholesale and retail commercial mortgage and SBA real estate transactions nationwide, for all wholesale broker accounts in the Mountain States Region.

Regional Director

Mountain America Credit Union

At MACU, we were continuously focused on "the MACU way", which is constant improvement in every function and process of the team and the company. My role was to bring new commercial relationships to the company and to make sure every member's experience was excellent.

Vice President

Harvest

SBA Lending Originations, Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President

Padgett Business Services, Grove Creek Associates

As owner of a start-up accounting, financial services and consulting franchise, my primary responsibilities were to grow the business - hiring, training and leadership of other employees - plus marketing, sales and new accounts. Won multiple national growth awards as a top producing franchise for Padgett USA. After accepting an opportunity with M5 Funding, my role was that of a passive shareholder. Continued as a passive owner of the business I had built until 2008.

Partner/Director

Bank of the West

Sourced and originated new commercial and business loans and banking product relationships. Led the entire region in KPI's for multiple quarters including for all of my second year at BOW.

V.P. Business Banker

M5 Funding - Commercial Loan Network

As founding VP of a start up company, my role hiring, training and leading a sales team and operations/loan processing staff. Was Key note speaker at 2014 NAMB national conference, key note speaker at 2015 UAMP conference, and taught broker webinars nationwide. Published multiple feature articles in leading trade publications

Senior VP, Commercial Lending

Nationwide Commercial Funding & National Apartment Finance, Inc.

Founder & CEO of commercial mortgage banking & brokerage firm.  As CEO my role was initially originating loans which evolved into hiring, training and managing our loan origination and loan processing teams. When we transitioned from brokering to lending, I hired and managed the underwriting and funding team. Funded loans on commercial real estate and business projects nationwide.

Founder & CEO

With over 23 years of experience in commercial lending and business development, I am an expert in originating, structuring, and closing complex and diverse commercial loan transactions. I adhere to the principal of providing the best available financing for every situation and need - "A" quality transactions get "A" pricing and leverage - and I'm a solution provider and problem solver when deals require it. I have a track record of delivering exceptional service and value to my clients and partners.

In my most recent role as a Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer at New Day Business Finance LLC, I specialize in wholesale origination, offering commercial real estate and SBA loans to a national market through wholesale broker relationships. I am passionate about building and nurturing strong and lasting relationships, and helping businesses achieve their goals and grow.

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