Salesforce
Nick Anderson
Innovation Development
Summary
Innovative business developer and ecosystem builder dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and data-driven programming. Background in supply chain and sourcing, economic development, and startup innovation. Highly effective at proactively uncovering opportunity, chasing success through due diligence, and storytelling to establish lasting traction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development Officer
Economic Development Corporation Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Leads business development and site selection projects for Downtown Kansas City area - prospecting for site selection opportunities, completing RFP/RFQ opportunities, and directly brokering the EDC's incentive programs
- Directs innovation projects to help emerging, scalable enterprises develop channel, capital, and manufacturing partnerships
Owner
Sator Consulting
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Performs market development and supply chain research services for physical product/hardware clients - including prototyping, sourcing, and tech scouting
- Provides direct pitch coaching, business plan development, and pitch deck construction services for entrepreneurs
- Collaborates with a wide network of entrepreneur support organizations to champion ecosystem solutions - including supplier diversity, Industry 4.0, and social entrepreneurship
Senior Program Specialist - Research & Innovation
Pure Michigan Business Connect
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Initiated and led relationships with venture capital, accelerator, corporate innovation, and startup partners which sought connections with Michigan companies or Michigan technology
- Directly managed innovation and market development research projects - including prototyping, supplier sourcing, tech scouting, and JV/M&A; completed an average of 300 requests per year, yielding personally-built supplier/partner lists in 3-4 business days
- Co-led the launch of a statewide PMBC COVID-19 Procurement Platform - which directly connected over 4,000 organizations with PPE needs to over 1,770 Michigan PPE suppliers
Program Specialist - Data & Strategy
Pure Michigan Business Connect
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted custom supply chain research projects for companies with active supply chain or manufacturing needs - prospecting to identify suppliers, contract manufacturing, and JV/M&A partners
- Coordinated direct matchmaking between purchasers and vetted suppliers through scheduled plant tours and procurement meetings. These monthly events have resulted in over $30M in purchase orders for Michigan suppliers.
- Planned and executed large-scale quarterly industry procurement events. Responsibilities included recruiting buyers and suppliers, coordinating event logistics, and collecting success stories and metrics to measure event impact.
Business Development Specialist
JLM Networks
Fraser, MI
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Forged relationships with general contractors and vendors to uncover bid opportunities
- Collaborated with design and estimation teams to assemble and distribute bid materials to national general contractors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Supply Chain Research
Software
Pitchbook
CoStar
Trello
Timeline
Owner
Sator Consulting
10.2021 - Current
Business Development Officer
Economic Development Corporation Of Kansas City
08.2021 - Current
Senior Program Specialist - Research & Innovation
Pure Michigan Business Connect
01.2020 - 08.2021
Program Specialist - Data & Strategy
Pure Michigan Business Connect
05.2018 - 01.2020
Business Development Specialist
JLM Networks
02.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hillsdale College
08.2012 - 05.2016
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