Forrest Holleman's Linkedin Analytics

I am passionate about growing businesses! I've founded several of my own startups and led numerous teams. I've learned a great deal from my successes, even more from my mistakes - and I've had some spectacular mentors along the way. I'm excited to channel my energies into helping businesses grow and flourish - whether that's in a full-time role or as an active player/coach. I love learning new things and thrive when I am part of dynamic, energetic and laser-focused teams. From creating start-up businesses from the ground up to helping Fortune 500 multinationals build and roll out new offerings, I have a successful track record with early-phase business creation. My diverse skill set makes me ideally suited to early- and mid-stage business initiatives. My capacity to grasp new concepts, technologies, and markets quickly, combined with a natural ability to build enduring, strategic relationships, makes me ideally suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments. Professional Skills and Capabilities • Capacity to grasp new concepts, technologies and markets quickly • Natural ability to build enduring, strategic relationships • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Very comfortable engaging with C-level executives • Very experienced in negotiating commercial agreements and working closely with legal teams • Executive, Sales, Product, Business and Corporate Development (M&A) Management experience • Tireless drive and proven ability to build solid cohesion and collaboration across multiple functions, both within and outside of an organization – essential to truly effective business development • Extensive international experience including cross-border transactions, joint-ventures, licensing, and partnerships • Skilled in the creation, promotion, growth, and maintenance of partner ecosystems and technology marketplaces • Knowledgeable in IoT, smart home / smart building automation technologies, 3D modeling and printing, software development methodologies, DevOps, test automation, SaaS business models, and cloud solutions Whatever I do professionally, it has to be fun and of genuine value to whomever I / we serve.