Brad Strum

Summary

I’m a Silicon Valley native with 15+ years experience in entrepreneurial environments across a wide range of industries. I value curiosity and have a deep passion for problem solving, which prompted me to start my own firm to help corporations solve their biggest challenges and ultimately future-proof their businesses. My blend of experience working with startups, large corporations, and VCs, has enabled me to develop a suite of services to help my corporate clients more efficiently identify growth opportunities and get on track to achieve bottom line results. I’ve worked with companies like P&G, AT&T, PepsiCo, Panasonic, JetBlue, Pfizer, Mizuho, VW, IBM, Nestle, State Farm, ExxonMobil, Sanyo, Airbus, Ericsson, Epson, Nissan, and more. See some recent examples: https://www.xplorationpartners.com/client-cases For business inquiries or to connect, email: bstrum@xplorationpartners.com To learn more, visit: https://www.xplorationpartners.com/ WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT ME? I’m a trained safari guide, and I spent years on the African savannas in South Africa and Zimbabwe where my family is originally from, learning how to survive and thrive in a different world. I’m adventurous and constantly seeking new challenges to learn and grow–both personally and professionally. I’ve channeled that mindset into my business endeavors that led me to: -Work directly with hundreds of high-growth startups to help them scale and succeed -Solve business challenges for more than 250 Global 1000 corporations -Partner with leading VC & CVC (corporate venture capital) investors to find and invest in emerging companies and new business models -Build a 1000+ member accredited investor network Being local to the Bay Area, I’ve witnessed a multitude of successes and failures and encountered diverse projects and people. From growing and developing my own teams, leading early stage entrepreneurs, counseling Fortune 500 C-suite executives, I’ve gained invaluable perspective on how to successfully tackle tough projects and build lasting relationships. WHO AM I AS A COLLEAGUE/PARTNER? I believe that every success story begins and ends with the team. As a leader, I strive to bring out the very best in my teammates by creating a collaborative and inclusive environment to let others flex their strengths and refine their skills. I also think laughter and humor are essential keys to making team dynamics successful. Above all else, I believe in setting teammates and clients up for success.