Business leader with experience working in both the private enterprise and non-for profit/public sectors. I have a passion for developing and mentoring Software as a Service SaaS Go-To-Market and Operations teams. Skilled at building effective working relationships, I have transformed the success of over a dozen tech organizations including major corporations like Cognos, Microsoft & IBM along with 3 startups with favourable exit outcomes. Roles have included SVP of Sales, CRO and CEO with a seat on a board of directors. I am conversant with the business techniques that accelerate organizations to successfully “cross the chasm” employing discipline and insight based on 3 decades of building businesses. My unique abilities include: • identifying high margin opportunities • applying proven go to market GTM strategies • focusing relentlessly on execution • building high performance teams When not working, I am an avid skier both in resort and backcountry. I am a hockey player, mountain biker, hiker and golfer. Along with physical wellness, I believe in mindful awareness learned through meditation and life long learning. I have a Bachelor of Business with majors in Marketing and Accounting from the University of Alberta.
I authored a book about my late father called "Life of Lai". The book is written from a first person standpoint that reads like an action novel culminating remarkable true stories told to me by my dad. I published this book on Amazon and it has sold a few thousand copies.