Nick Masters

Co-Founder

Boston, MA, United States20 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years leading successful SaaS sales teams.
  • Co-Founder of a Y Combinator-backed startup.
  • Expertise in Contact-Based Marketing and AI sales tools.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and MarTech expert with extensive experience in sales engineering and leadership.

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StartupsSales ManagementFounderEarly-Stage StartupsNegotiationBargainingConflict ResolutionSales LeadershipProgram ManagementLeadershipMilitaryAircraftAir ForceManagementDefense

About

Hi, I'm Nick! I'm the Co-Founder & COO of Vector working to revolutionize how marketing leaders spend their ad budget in a far more effective fashion than in the past. I bring 10+ years of experience leading and scaling successful SaaS sales teams through best-in-class technology: - Director of Solutions Consulting at Drift (acquired by Vista) - Enterprise Sales Engineer and SE Manager at Box - Owning $35M/yr in P&L at GE Aviation - United States Air Force Instructor Pilot and Program Manager If you’ve read this far into my profile, let’s connect! Finally, follow me on LinkedIn for more insights on Contact-Based Marketing, the latest AI sales tools, and “how to’s” for running hyper-targeted marketing campaigns.

Experience

20 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Team ignite ventures

Venture Partner

May 2025Present · 1 yr

Vector

Co-Founder & COO

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Vector, backed by YC, is building the future of B2B Signal-Based Marketing Intent.

Drift

2 roles

Director, Global Sales Engineering

Mar 2022Jan 2023 · 10 mos

Manager, Sales Engineering

Jan 2021Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Sales engineers of boston

Founder

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Greater Boston

  • Sales Engineers of Boston is a Greater Boston based networking community created to support and unite technical sales professionals. The SEBOS community harnesses the momentum of the ever growing Boston tech industry, standing as the premier platform for like-minded individuals to grow their professional network, source top local talent, and educate themselves on a wide range of careers in technology.
  • https://www.senation.org/boston

Box

3 roles

Manager, Enterprise Sales Engineering

Promoted

Aug 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Responsible for hiring, retaining and developing the East Enterprise Sales Engineering team, the top performing region at Box.
  • Driving a technical sales strategy using solution-based approach, security evaluation and scoping implementation services with Box Consulting.
  • Influencer to strategic customer information security teams around broader cloud security strategy, often providing insight into Box's integration with leading Mobility, DLP, eDiscovery, Identity Management and Encryption Key Management vendors
  • Partner closely with the AVP & Sales Directors to strategize on accounts, brainstorm creative solutions and help architect a long-term vision for our customers.
  • Critical liaison between our customers, partners and Product teams - providing critical feedback and working on internal projects to deepen our competitive advantage.
  • Present Box's GTM strategy around Platform, industry solutions and strategic partnerships with IBM/Microsoft

Sales Engineer, Enterprise

Jul 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Top Performing technical sales leader dedicated to driving better outcomes inside large enterprise businesses, using a solutions oriented approach. Focused on driving revenue and acting as a critical liaison to all customers' lines of business across multiple verticals.
  • Owner of the technical strategy as part of the customer account team, responsible for achieving the technical win & aiding in driving a deal to closure.
  • Expert in leading complex demonstrations utilizing multiple softwares, API / Platform development and product integrations, that are customized for each client's need.

Senior Customer Success Manager, Strategic Accounts

Aug 2017Jul 2018 · 11 mos

  • Drive world-class Retention and Adoption in a portfolio of Box’s Strategic large enterprise customers. A portfolio of over $10M in Box revenue.
  • Partner with customers in their digital transformation to become an expert in their business initiatives. Educate clients on the benefits of Box, detailing our business model and articulating our value proposition.
  • Alongside the customer, work strategically to develop a plan that maps customers’ objectives and results into an actionable success roadmap.
  • Partner with internal strategic programs teams such as Product Advisory Board and Executive Sponsor Program to cultivate and leverage strong stakeholder relationships at multiple levels of contacts.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the product and SaaS industry to guide customers through the most relevant features, functionality and software integrations.
  • Use analytical skills and leverage qualitative & quantitative tools to identify and map customer health metrics - such as product adoption and sophistication, relationship strength, customer satisfaction to better understand our clients’ changing business and technology issues.
  • Function as the voice of the customer and provide internal feedback on how Box can better serve our business and these enterprise customers

Ge aviation

2 roles

Senior Customer Program Manager

Nov 2016Aug 2017 · 9 mos

  • Responsible for the P&L of several GE Engine Services contracts, a portfolio worth over $600M. Directed all activities providing the necessary support on pre- and post - contractual administration, management, Terms & Conditions of the contract. Led customer engagement, relationship growth, commercial and technical contract actions.
  • Defined management and execution of risk modeling activities in support of the future outlook of each contract. Assisted in sales strategy campaigns of new contracts and program modifications.

GE Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP)

Jan 2015Nov 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • JOLP is a two year, rotational program, spread throughout GE. It is a unique experience to lead three different business positions which utilize military leadership skills, while developing new requirements to succeed in the corporate environment.
  • GE90 / GE9X Business Operations
  • GE90 Lease Pool Strategy Manager
  • Interim GE90 / GE9X Marketing Manager
  • GE90 / GE9X spare engine sales support
  • Customer Support Manager / Customer Program Manager
  • Customer-facing, GE representative for two of the fastest growing regional operators in the U.S.
  • Leads the development of customer relations and management of commercial support negotiations in a cross-functional team environment.

United states air force

4 roles

Program Manager, Foreign Air Defense Liaison

Aug 2013Feb 2014 · 6 mos

  • Deployed as a representative in charge of strengthening the United States’ military and political relationships among several Middle Eastern countries during highly stressful, wartime situations.
  • Established an airspace de-confliction plan in support of a joint and multinational large force exercise. Ensured coalition assets were prepared to execute immediate combat operations.
  • Co-authored and implemented a 24/7 operations plan to protect Jordanian border airspace during civil tensions in Syria, named as a foundation for future defense.

Instructor Pilot (T-6A), Senior Program Manager

Jan 2011Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Directed, instructed and administered a professional education course to 350 annual Combat Systems Officer students in the Air Force Chief of Staff’s $400 million program.
  • Advised unit leadership on daily decisions impacting 38 instructors, 350 students and 22 aircraft worth $118 million. Acted as front-line supervisor responsible for morale, discipline, safety and proficiency. Recognized by a senior ranking Commander as “Top 5% of 177 Captains.”
  • Designed and standardized continuity criteria for compliance inspection. Achieved an Excellent rating on team inspection with no discrepancies, utilizing a new streamlined training process.
  • Identified Commander’s Review processing deficiencies and improved efficiency procedures. Reduced unit-processing time by 40% using redeveloped guidelines.
  • Led and redesigned Emergency Management plan for 38 personnel and 22 T-6A aircraft. Appointed as sole operator by unit leadership to develop and implement contingency operations necessary for immediate action.
  • Attended a 5-month T-6A Pilot Instructor Training course with an overall “Commendable” Instructor rating.

Executive Officer, C-17A Pilot Aircraft Commander

Aug 2007Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Commanded worldwide operations within one of the United States’ most technologically advanced aircraft. Responsible for mission efficiency and the safety of aircrew members, cargo, and $202 million C-17A aircraft.
  • Ensured safe and efficient execution of 5,700 squadron flying hours, managed $4 billion in aircraft assets, all of which supported various United States Department of Defense agencies.
  • Served as unit commander’s key asset and focal point for coordinating all staff functions. Edited and processed all unit documentation on a daily basis for over 160 personnel.
  • Directed a financial project to improve unit defense travel budget discipline. Reduced late reports by 55% and oversaw $1.2 million over 16 accounts with 100% accuracy.
  • Commanded a 3-week mission to mobilize 25 armored vehicles to Afghanistan with a new route from an austere location. Transported $12.5 million in assets, and saved $4 million annually using the new process.
  • Ranked by supervisor as “#2 of 28 peers in year group.” Commended by Operations Commander as “#7 of 94 Lieutenants.”

Student Pilot

Jun 2005Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Student pilot in rigorous Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training course. Completed 89 hours of T-6A flight, over 100 primary flying hours in the T-1 aircraft and over 69 hours in T-6 and T-1 simulators.
  • Maintained a near perfect 99% academic average in 23 exams covering over 388 hours of classroom instruction in the following courses: instrument and navigation procedures, weather, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, mishap prevention, cockpit resource management, and aerospace physiology.
  • Selected by instructor leadership as the Senior Ranking Officer for the second phase of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. Led a team of 13 pilot training students to 100% pass rate over a 6-month intensive program.
  • Earned the Distinguished Graduate Award for finishing in the top 10%, the Leadership Award, and Air Education Training Command Commander’s Trophy for best overall program performance (#1 of 20).

Education

Y Combinator

Jan 2023Apr 2023

Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — Marketing

American Military University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt

Harvard Business School Online

Other; Certificate in Negotiation Mastery

Sep 2023Nov 2023

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