Paul Kent
Cohasset,MA
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
disAbled Life Foundation
Cohasset, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented innovative strategies to engage potential donors and encourage charitable giving.
- Developed and executed annual fundraising campaigns to meet philanthropic goals.
- Maintained an active presence in the nonprofit community through speaking engagements at conferences and attending networking events.
- Ensured proper stewardship of donations through regular follow-up correspondence with supporters.
- Established strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations and other organizations to increase financial support for the foundation.
Venture Partner
Springhood Ventures
Boston, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented investor relations strategies to increase market awareness of the company's financial performance.
- Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials used in investor outreach campaigns.
Founder & Managing Partner
disAbled Life Alliance
Cohasset, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with external consultants to develop innovative solutions for strategic challenges.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, partners, investors.
- Developed strategies for marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Fostered a positive company culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Secured initial funding through pitching to angel investors and venture capitalists, raising significant capital.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to guide the startup from conception to operational success.
Managing Partner
Benefunder
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Established Benefunder Capital Markets, providing a compliant model for sourcing, vetting, and investing in innovative private companies and funds addressing our clients' social impact agendas.
- Utilized years of experience, as well as the integration of technology, to aid in the investment process on behalf of family offices and foundations.
Managing Partner
Cavendish Global
San Francisco, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Formed Cavendish Capital Markets, the culmination of a three-year relationship, built on shared views of how best to provide a more efficient engagement for private funds, companies and 501(c)(3)s with the investors and donors seeking them out.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Idlewood Capital Partners
San Francisco , CA
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Created a marketplace platform for bringing together investors and alternative investment managers in a trustworthy, direct, and innovative way.
- Developed and executed strategies for scaling the business domestically and internationally.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential application in the organization's processes.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
Consultant
Various - Financial Services
San Francisco, CA
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers.
- Brought best practices, leadership back to the company, and supervised a multi-product sales force.
- Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets. Instituted monthly and quarterly performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with internal product management and senior management to achieve growth objectives.
Senior Executive
Jefferies & Company
Various , Various
09.1989 - 07.2007
- Top-tier institutional sales producer.
- Held progressively significant sales management roles.
- Responsible for the creation of multi-product sales force integration and compensation models.
- Coordinated an increasing effort in product and services distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1986
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Fundraising Campaign Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Growth Strategy Development
- Comprehensive Report Assembly
- Social Impact Strategy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
disAbled Life Foundation
06.2024 - Current
Venture Partner
Springhood Ventures
09.2023 - Current
Founder & Managing Partner
disAbled Life Alliance
06.2022 - Current
Managing Partner
Benefunder
08.2019 - 11.2021
Managing Partner
Cavendish Global
08.2018 - 08.2019
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Idlewood Capital Partners
06.2012 - 08.2018
Consultant
Various - Financial Services
08.2008 - 05.2012
Senior Executive
Jefferies & Company
09.1989 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
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