Alex Richards

Partnerships Manager

New York, New York, United States15 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Achieved 300x quotas through partner-led sales.
  • Drove GTM for 3 successful acquisitions.
  • Expert in navigating high-growth markets globally.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in SaaS partnerships and ecosystem growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsGlobal Go-to-market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentPartner DevelopmentSales OperationsGlobal Channel Sales ManagementGo-to-market StrategySolution Architecture

Other Skills

Executive LeadershipBusiness StrategyRevenue Growth & RetentionOrganizational TransformationExecutive Stakeholder EngagementGlobal System Integrators (GSIs)Co-Sell & Co-Delivery ModelsPartner Program DesignChannel & Alliance ManagementServices & Agency PartnershipsPartner Success & EnablementCustomer Experience (CX) StrategyEnterprise SaaS PartnershipsMetrics, KPIs & ROI MeasurementSoftware Industry

About

In the last year, my insights on Ecosystem-Led Growth reached over 2.3 million professionals. I believe the next decade of business growth won’t be led by ads, but through partnership ecosystems. ​In the last year alone, my insights on strategic partnerships and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy reached over 2.2 million professionals and were featured by LinkedIn News. Why? Because I move past the theory and focus on the mechanics of scaling revenue through others. ​As an executive leader and VP, I specialize in building the "connective tissue" between organizations that unlocks predictable, exponential growth. ​The Track Record: 🚀 Scale: Led teams to achieve 300x quotas through partner-led sales. 💰 Exits: Strategically drove GTM for 3 successful acquisitions. 🌍 Global Reach: Expert at navigating high-growth markets in North America, LatAm, and the Middle East. 🛠 Technical Depth: Salesforce Certified Admin (SCA) & PMP—I bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational execution. ​How I Help: I work with CEOs, CROs, and GTM teams to map ecosystems across Technology, SI, GSI, and Reseller channels. My focus is on industries where trust and complex journeys matter most: Financial Services (KYC), CX, and Digital Orchestration. ​When I’m Not Scaling Revenue: You’ll find me contributing to Partnership Leaders, the CXPA, and the Channel Focus Community, or mentoring the next generation of sales and partnership talent. ​Let’s Build Together: If you’re looking to scale through partnerships or penetrate new global markets, let’s connect. ​👇 Click 'Follow' and join 23K+ people for deep dives on the Partnership Economy. ​📧 Email: asjruk@gmail.com 📅 Book a Meeting: https://dot.cards/mrpartnerships

Experience

Quantum metric

Vice President of Partnerships

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Executive leader responsible for shaping and executing Quantum Metric’s global partnerships strategy across system integrators, agencies, and services organizations. Accountable for driving ecosystem-led growth and aligning partnerships to the company’s long-term revenue and retention objectives.
  • Focused on building a world-class partner ecosystem that enables transformation at scale, enhances customer value, and delivers measurable business outcomes.
Executive LeadershipBusiness StrategyRevenue Growth & RetentionGlobal Go-To-Market StrategyOrganizational TransformationExecutive Stakeholder Engagement+10

Customer experience professionals association (cxpa)

Member

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · New York, United States

  • Shares knowledge on CX & Contact Center strategies paired with Partnerships, Channels, Alliances and Business Development through coaching and mentorship.

Glassbox

Vice President of Partnerships

Jan 2024Jul 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Leading all the global partnership functions for Glassbox, including strategy, process, systems and cross-functional collaboration for services and sales co-sell motions to drive revenue and retention.
  • Glassbox acquired by Alicorn Ventures***

Oscilar inc

Senior Director of Partnerships and Business Development

Aug 2023Oct 2023 · 2 mos · New York, New York, United States · Remote

  • Led all partnership activities, including strategy, building process, implementing legal agreements and optimizing the cross-functional marketing, sales co-sell motions in a start-up environment.

Connected revenue

Founder

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Helping SaaS and B2B tech startups scale smarter—from product-market fit to go-to-market execution. I work directly with founders and growth-stage teams to eliminate revenue leaks, build ecosystem strategies, and align product, marketing, and sales around a unified growth engine.

Surveymonkey

Senior Director of Global Alliances

Nov 2021Jul 2022 · 8 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • SurveyMonkey acquired by Symphony Technology Group $1.5B***
  • Drove incremental revenue through the creation and development of new sales channels and strategic partnerships. Led high performing team charged with identifying, onboarding, and growing relationships with external partners to deliver a high-volume of new customers to platforms. Collaborated with Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Product, Engineering and other cross functional leaders to develop and grow a scalable program.
  • » Enabled SurveyMonkey to expand its customer base to over 345,000 organizations globally.
  • » Owned and managed the global partner and channel sales strategy and annual plan, including setting quarterly and annual revenue targets stemming from channel partners.
  • » Ensured seamless sales operations, customer onboarding and renewal processes by working with product and engineering team on the technical requirements and establishing relationships with primary partners.
Competitive StrategiesBusiness StrategyPartner DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentChannel SalesBusiness-to-Business (B2B)

Crossbeam

Investor

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Crossbeam is a partnership ecosystem account mapping platform.
  • Backed by: Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, FirstMark Capital, First Round Capital and Uncork Capital, Salesforce Ventures, HubSpot Ventures and Okta Ventures.
  • Crossbeam acquired Reveal***

Medallia

2 roles

Senior Director of Global Alliances

Sep 2020Nov 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Medallia acquired by Thoma Bravo $6.4B***
  • Built high-value relationships with partners and created joint solutions and go-to-market offerings. Executed business plans with partners with quarterly pipeline and sales targets. Drove enablement and awareness within partner organizations.
  • » Generated $80M by expanding portfolio, key strategic partnerships and alliances, which played a pivotal role in $6.4B company acquisition by Thoma Bravo.
  • » Ensured a well-defined and successful partner journey from inception to field enablement, account mapping and co-selling by working with multiple internal and external functional groups including product management, marketing, and sales.
Software IndustryRecruitingCompetitive StrategiesSales OperationsSalesGlobal Channel Sales Management+29

Director of Partnerships and Business Development

Jan 2018Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Stella Connect acquired by Medallia $100M***
  • Led all strategic partnership activities, including building an alliances team, creating channels, and optimizing integrations in a start-up environment.
  • » Significantly contributed to growing business from $3M to $11M ARR (250% net growth) in just two years by driving brand awareness and creating valuable partnerships.
  • » As result of growth, positioned company to be bought by Medallia for $100M within two years.
  • » Selected by executive committee to receive the 2018 StellaStar Award for demonstrating the initiative and innovation to improve and drive wins within the business.
Software IndustryRecruitingCompetitive StrategiesSales OperationsSalesGlobal Channel Sales Management+29

Partnership leaders

Member

Dec 2019Present · 6 yrs 3 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Shares knowledge on Partnerships, Channels, Alliances and Business Development through coaching and mentorship.
Software IndustryRecruitingVenture CapitalTeam BuildingConsultingBusiness Relationship Management+10

Extreme reach

2 roles

Technical Partnerships Manager

Promoted

Oct 2014Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Adstream acquired by Extreme Reach***
  • Designed and oversaw the delivery of customer solutions utilizing Adstream SaaS products. Serving in partner facing consultative role, worked with agencies to understand their clients business needs and defined the most appropriate solution by combining software products, professional services and systems integrations as a complete turnkey solution. Sold the value of software and articulated how software could enhance customer's existing ecosystem and workflows. Analyzed and documented client's business and functional requirements. Participated in sales demos, discussions and responded to RFP/ RFIs via proposal documents.
  • » Honored by the executive committee with the Global AdStar Award in 2016 for outstanding contributions to the business.
Software IndustryRecruitingCompetitive StrategiesSales OperationsSalesGlobal Channel Sales Management+29

Technical Implementation Manager

Sep 2013Oct 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Drove client long-term success by managing the implementation process, including understanding business goals and defining the implementation strategy. As the technical post-sale lead, steered adoption and customer value through client education, training, system configuration, and testing.
Software IndustryRecruitingSales OperationsSales ManagementSolution ArchitectureTeam Building+18

Hogarth worldwide

Technical Account Manager

Aug 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo · london, united kingdom · On-site

  • Drove client long-term success by managing the implementation process, including understanding business goals and defining the implementation strategy.
  • As the technical post-sale lead, steered adoption and customer value through client education, training, system configuration, and testing.
  • Trained brand and agency staff on technical products in 32 countries. Specialized in Fintech, Pharma, Healthcare and Life Sciences.
  • » Honored by the executive committee with the Rising Star Award in for outstanding contributions to the business.
Software IndustrySolution ArchitectureBusiness Relationship ManagementAdvertisingGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic Planning+13

Apple

Market Training Facilitator & IS&T Engineer

Jun 2010Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · London, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Drove long-term success by managing the implementation process, including understanding business goals and defining the implementation strategy.
  • As the market trainer and technical lead for all European new hires, steered employee adoption and customer value through employee education, training (Apple Trainer Certified).
  • As Information Systems & Technology Engineer testing, setting up and maintaining store wireless payment systems, system configuration and training was key to the UK stores.
Software IndustrySolution ArchitectureTeam BuildingBusiness Relationship ManagementAdvertisingGo-to-Market Strategy+13

Education

Chichester College

The City and Guilds of London Institute — Software Development & Web Design

Chichester College

Business and Technology Education Council — Popular Music & Technology

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