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Austin Koenig

Head of Business Development

Contact Information


  • Name: Austin Koenig

  • Current Position: Head of Business Development at Forage

  • Location: San Francisco, California, United States


  • Followers: 2K followers, 500+ connections


Professional Experience



Forage


  • Role: Head of Business Development

  • Tenure: January 2023 - Present

  • Highlights:

  • Partnerships:

  • Partnered with Uber to power online SNAP EBT on Uber Eats (April 19, 2024).

  • Collaborated with DoorDash to expand EBT as a payment method, broadening access to food for 42 million Americans (June 25, 2024).


Affirm


  • Role: Head of Strategic Partnerships

  • Responsibilities:

  • Led and executed complex partnerships with key companies such as Shopify, Visa, and Mastercard.

  • Hired for strategic roles focusing on development and insights for high-priority projects.


Google


  • Role: Digital Account Strategist

  • Responsibilities:

  • Optimized client partnerships using various Google platforms.


Education


  • Institution: Dartmouth College

  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Studies

  • Years Attended: 2009 - 2013


Notable Activities and Achievements


  • Announced joining Propel, Inc and emphasized a decade of experience in making financial services and commerce more accessible.

  • Highlighted involvement in grocery and AI sectors, indicating participation in high-profile events such as Groceryshop 2024 in Las Vegas.


Key Interests and Professional Focus


  • Business Development

  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Revenue Operations

  • Financial Services

  • Commerce Enablement

  • Technical Sales and AI Integration


Summary of Recent Activities


  • Business Development & Revenue Operations: Actively involved in expanding Forage's role and partnerships in the EBT payment processing space.

  • Hiring: Actively recruiting for key roles within his team at Forage and previously at Affirm.

  • Public Engagement: Regularly shares insights on LinkedIn about partnerships, industry trends, and professional milestones.


Austin Koenig's current role as Head of Business Development at Forage signifies his leadership in establishing significant partnerships and driving growth in the EBT payment processing sector. His distinct background in strategic partnerships at Affirm and digital strategy at Google underpins his capability to manage and foster high-value collaborations. His educational foundation from Dartmouth College complements his professional trajectory, making him a pivotal contact within Forage and a significant figure in the business development landscape.