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Tom Stern

Tom Stern

Sales Executive
Santa Monica,CA

Summary

Former two time founder looking to help companies identify early opportunities and close key deals. Proven track record in scaling Levelset (acquired in 2021 for $475mm) small business annual recurring revenue from $50,000 to $1,500,000. Understands the rollercoaster companies face scaling from zero to one. Self-invested $350,000 by selling cryptocurrency assets and eating girl scout cookies to extend the runway of previous startup.

Work History

CEO & Founder

The Spoke
Santa Monica, California
12.2017 - Current
  • Raised $1,500,000 to scale the product and team to eleven full-time employees.
  • Grew user base to over 30,000 monthly active users by leveraging Cameo to acquire and distribute celebrity recommendations.
  • Negotiated 50+ brand partnerships rewarding users for providing trustworthy recommendations.
  • Featured on Product Hunt as a top five product of the day.

Cryptocurrency Advisor & Trader

Myself
Santa Monica, CA
01.2015 - Current
  • Educated more than ten high profile athletes and artists on NFT production, pricing and distribution.
  • Onboarded hundreds of users to enter Web3 by manually helping them create a wallet.
  • Grew cryptocurrency portfolio from $5,000 in 2015 to nearly seven figures in 2018.
  • Ranked Top 2000 NFT trader by revenue in the world as a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Beeple Owners Group.

Director of Small Business Development

Levelset (zlien)
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2014 - 12.2017
  • Joined zlien (now Levelset) as the third salesperson and thirteenth overall employee.
  • Increased small business annual recurring revenue from $50,000 to $1,500,000 in one year.
  • Scaled sales team to seven employees prior to leaving the company.
  • Developed a lead scoring system for effective sales funnel prioritization.
  • Left to pursue The Spoke in 2017.
  • Levelset was acquired in 2021 for $475mm.

Fellow

Venture For America
New Orleans, Los Angeles
08.2014 - 08.2016

CEO & Founder

Threadix
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2012 - 05.2015
  • Researched the application of RFID technology to build a wearable ticket.
  • Raised over $50,000 from friends and family to build the initial product, embedding RFID chips into clothing.
  • Named as the first undergraduate finalist in "The Big Idea" a top New Orleans Startup competition.
  • Partnered with several event venues, producing nearly $25,000 in revenue.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Tulane University
New Orleans
08.2010 - 05.2014

Timeline

CEO & Founder

The Spoke
12.2017 - Current

Cryptocurrency Advisor & Trader

Myself
01.2015 - Current

Director of Small Business Development

Levelset (zlien)
08.2014 - 12.2017

Fellow

Venture For America
08.2014 - 08.2016

CEO & Founder

Threadix
05.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business

Tulane University
08.2010 - 05.2014

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