Mike Cardona

Hidden Levers AI

Empowering creative solopreneurs to save time and money by optimizing and streamlining their operations for maximum efficiency.

Digital Architect | Automation Alchemist | Writer

CS Insider

Help build our automation infrastructure, systems and processes, and work alongside Brandon Cestrone to create a community-driven newsletter for Customer Success professionals all around the globe. 

Key Contributions
• Overhauled website, implemented. SEO data, Google Analytics, Email Marketing and automation campaigns. Manage initiative had held full redesign of the website with findings from customer segmentation and competitive research.

Business Operations | Digital Marketing Manager

Technically

Growth and Operations

Technically breaks down software engineering in simple language so you can impress your boss. Join 40K+ people getting more technical.

Growth and Operations

Digital Ops | Automation Alchemist

Online Elite Goods

Founder

Shane Co.

Collaborated closely with management and team members to enhance sales and customer support experiences while assisting in the onboarding of over 8 employees.

Key Contributions
• Played a crucial role in designing streamlined workflows, resulting in a 17% increase in customer feedback.
• Delivered exceptional performance, generating $1.7M in sales and earning the Salesperson of the Year award in 2016, followed by a promotion from Sales Representative to Client Account Manager.

Sales Support Representative | Client Account Manager

Central Payment

Addressed 60+ tech support calls and resolved 40+ support tickets daily, providing comprehensive assistance to a diverse clientele.

Key Contributions
• Surpassed monthly target by 155%, ranking in the top 2 among 15 team members for new account activations.
• Enhanced productivity by 22% and elevated customer satisfaction scores to 100% in under eight months through the development and implementation of innovative systems.

Technical Support Specialist

Optum

• Devised a system that lowered ACH by 30%, ranking 1st among 18 team members for relevant call metrics.
• Handled 60+ customer support calls daily, addressed inquiries via email and phone, resolved billing issues, and delivered consistent customer resolutions.
• Continually ranked within the top three on the team for customer satisfaction, thanks to outstanding problem-solving skills and exceptional customer service.

Customer Support | Intake Coordinator

Helping busy solo entrepreneurs save 30+ hours per month | Automate the tasks you hate, so you can spend more time doing what you love | Automation Alchemist 🧪

Are you working around the clock to keep your business afloat? From marketing to writing, accounting to customer service, you're juggling it all. It's exhausting.

You're not alone. This is a common struggle for solo-entrepreneurs and digital creators. The demands of your business often sideline the need for strategic focus and direction, leading to a vicious cycle of low-value tasks.

Don't blame yourself. When you're in the thick of running a business, finding time for growth planning can feel like a luxury. But what if it didn't have to be?

Imagine having:

• Simple but powerful automations.
• Streamlined workflows and systems.
• Time dedicated to strategic growth planning.

This is the promise of Hidden Levers. As a fellow solopreneur, I've walked in your shoes. Nine years ago, I was where you are now.

Today, I'm on a mission to help creative solopreneurs like you:

• Grow a profitable business without burning out.
• Do the work you love and enjoy.
• Achieve time-freedom.

Every Tuesday, I share actionable frameworks, resources, and tips that leverage AI/Tech tools so you can reclaim your time and do the work you enjoy—all in five minutes or less.

Ready to redefine your solopreneur journey? Click here: https://bit.ly/3PhJ8Vi

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Operations | Automation Alchemist | Writer

Olu Adedeji

Prelo

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👉 Learn more @ https://www.prelo.io

On Deck

Founder Fellow (ODF14)

Consilience Ventures

I was invited by Kevin Monserrat to join the Consilience Ventures ecosystem in 2019 to support the business across its mission in helping to redefine startup acceleration. 

I'll be working with the Consilience Ventures Review committee, performing due diligence on Startups prior to investment as well as mentoring other Startups already in the Consilience Ventures ecosystem.

Consilience Ventures is a data driven venture capital ecosystem, using it's own digital currency (not a cryptocurrency) to invest in high growth b2b start-ups from pre-seed to Series A. 

It uses a combination of data and human-driven decision making to raise the probability of selecting the best start-ups to which Consilience Ventures offers unparalleled support to achieve massive growth

Expert | Advisory | Management Consultant

StayHired

Deep relationships are formed from meaningful conversations with the right people. Join StayHired 

We help Startups connect with awesome talent through conversations📞

StayHired is an ecosystem that provides a radically different hiring experience for Startups and Jobseekers!

📽 Video Interviews  
📞 Private Chats 
📈 Data Insights 
🤝 Relationship Building
🕥 Talent Sourcing 24 by 7 
✅ Zero Barriers

Snr. Project Manager - Analytics & Global Markets

Oneshoo

Oneshoo is an online, social marketplace designed to freely connect you with qualified trainers and health professionals.

With our platform, you will be able to access a dynamic community of trainers who specialise in weight loss, meal plans and other fitness programmes.

We have developed this solution to help you and your trainer(s) effectively manage your  appointments, fitness goals and progress.

Oneshoo is an all-encompassing health and wellness startup, enhancing your fitness experience by giving you the opportunity to meet and work with qualified health professionals.

Co Founder

Deutsche Bank

Snr. Project Manager - Global Transaction Banking (MiFiD II/MiFiR)

Barclays Investment Bank

Programme Lead responsible for the agile delivery of a risk aggregation regulatory project.
BCBS239, Credit Risk, Counterparty Risk, Capital and Impairment Reporting

I am a confident communicator working as a programme lead, responsible for the agile delivery of a global risk aggregation project. I manage a team of business analysts and developers and I am involved in mobilizing the Business Intelligence solution required to meet the challenges of a BCBS239 risk data aggregation.

Other skills include:
PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualified
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certified
Certified Scrum Master
ISEB(BCS) Certification in Business Analysis 
ISEB(BCS) Requirements Engineering
CISI Derivatives Certification

Programme Lead (Risk Aggregation)

Technical PM/BA, Delivered Optimized Applications & Database Models & Architectecture in the Cross Product Business Area

Technical PM/BA (Cross Product Technology)

Royal Bank of Scotland Business

Worked in the Equity Derivatives business area as a Technical BA/database architect and an application developer.

Architect and Technical BA (Equity Derivatives)

More coming soon . . . 

Join the venture podcast, where I talk to early-stage VCs about how challenging it is to get good quality deal flow.

😓 Tired of selling to companies with $0

💡 Discover 100 "ready customers" every week

🚀 Built in 3 weeks | Beta Tested in 4 weeks | Revenue Generating 4 weeks post launch

👉 Learn more @ https://www.prelo.io

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