Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

• After building and scaling multiple companies, I transitioned into GTM advisory and consulting, helping startups navigate the path from idea to market success.
• What I do today:
• Go-To-Market Advisory & Consulting– I help startup founders go from MVP to product-market fit and scale with proven GTM strategies.
• Personal Branding & LinkedIn Growth—I teach professionals how to build an audience, grow a brand, and generate revenue on LinkedIn. My strategies have helped thousands achieve rapid growth and turned audience growth into significant business success.
• Founder of The Pathway – Weekly Newsletters on Personal Growth, Business, and AI – I publish 2x weekly newsletters filled with curiosity-driven, actionable insights, read by more than 100,000 people.
• Helping founders, executives, and creators grow their business, audience, and influence.

Sep 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• My investment philosophy is rooted in innovation and sustainability, backing visionary entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who are redefining the future.
• I provide not just capital but strategic insights to help startups scale.
• ▪ Focus sectors: ClimateTech, HealthTech, Smart Transportation, Emerging Technologies (AI). In summary, I am interested in funding companies with great ideas pursued by passionate founders.
• ▪ Invested in 7+ startups
• ▪ Work with founders on product strategy and data-driven roadmap prioritization

Nov 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Oct 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• I joined CSA Group to develop insights about new technologies, robotics, energy, AI, hydrogen storage, and new materials that helped the executive team to improve services and customer experience.
• ▪ Established and nurtured relationships with stakeholders, including peer organizations, resulting in successful partnership opportunities and funding acquisition for the carbon emission reduction program initiatives.
• ​​▪ Actively participated in the local community to increase awareness about carbon emission, engaging with relevant networks and staying informed about similar organizations at the local, national, and international levels.
• ▪ Directed R&D projects to validate new tools and processes in testing gas appliances using hydrogen-enriched natural gas; the results were used to improve testing service delivery time and user experience.
• ▪ Participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 and delivered a report on emerging technologies and the challenges of certifying new products.

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · San Francisco, California, United States

• Top Writer on Medium, Read: https://sufyanmaan.medium.com
• I believe lifelong learning is the key to growth.

Oct 2020 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote, Canada

Nov 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid

• ▪ Defined social media targeted strategy for e-commerce start-up fashion brand based on Facebook Pixel data which increased brand awareness in the US, Europe, and Australia and company enhanced sales
• ▪Implemented a persistent cold-calling campaign for a cab company, saving $XX and reducing costs by 13%
• ▪ Trained senior business development managers on pitching and sourcing a startup pipeline for the venture; build a network of competent professional to extend support to incubated firms
• ▪ Invested in a successful multi-product e-commerce start-ups which grew by 150% in under 4 months with a focus on one product store through A/B testing.

Dec 2017 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

• ▪ Managed a portfolio of small and medium size business (SMB) accounts that generated $x in revenue cumulatively per quarter
• ▪ Partnered with sales and product management teams to prepare proposals, presentations, and demos for the deals in multiple sectors (enterprise and SMB in the Vancouver region)
• ▪ Performed a cross-functional role, working in areas such as marketing, strategic management, and product management with colleagues and clients from over 11 nationalities
• ▪ Coached team members on Salesforce/CRM platform to ensure knowledge was distributed among the team
• ▪ Identified and analyzed clients’ business requirements, proposed potential solutions, negotiated and closed new business revenue

Jan 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Canada

• ▪ Met over 115% of revenue goal all three years, and 133% in 2017.
• ▪ Led 5 cross-functional teams from product conception through launch and multiple iterations.
• ▪ Defined project scope, goals, and deliverables to ensure consistency with company strategy and commitments.
• ▪ Created and planned the financial, marketing, expansion and acquisition strategies and objectives for 2016.
• ▪ Worked 13+ hours/day in order to exceed annual sales goals by 9% in 2015 and 15% in 2016 using salesforce (CRM).
• ▪ Hired, trained and supervised 30+ employees.
• ▪ Effectively controlled costs and developed operating budgets.
• ▪ Promoted products and services to businesses and customers to increasing penetration of customers base to 85%.
• ▪ Planned and implemented a sales campaign (salesforce) that yielded a 65% response rate.
• ▪ Successfully integrated cashback rewards program by working closely with customer experience design and program management.
• ▪ Analyzed and discussed weekly sales reports and recommendations during the quarterly Board of Directors meeting.

Jul 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

• ▪ Managed the NIP project, which provided temporary financial relief to 50,000+ unemployed graduates.
• ▪ Completed 5 strategy and operations projects for companies in diverse industries such as Transportation & Logistics, and Education.
• ▪ Managed the “National Internship Program” unemployed grads project. Improved quality by 32% and cut lead times 45%.
• ▪ Conducted research and compiled Big Data on upcoming projects.
• ▪ Researched and collected financial and statistical data from multiple sources.

Oct 2007 – Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• ▪ Participated as a key player by supporting operation as needed
• ▪ Processed customer orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner
• ▪ Managed telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills
• ▪ Attended to customer questions, complaints and concerns immediately, and facilitate satisfactory
• ▪ Supported customer sales through services, education, and effective problem solving