Forrest Holleman
Investor Advisor @Bay Area Smart Homes
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Investor Advisor @Bay Area Smart Homes
San Francisco, CA, US
Bay Area Smart Homes (formerly SynapticHomes.com) is a San Francisco Bay Area-based services company providing Expert Design and Installation of Individual Smart Devices or Entire Smart Home Systems.Primary applications of IoT / Smart Home / Smart Building technologies:• Technology-assisted Aging in Place - helping seniors live another 10-20 years in the homes they know and love through the use of technology for increased safety, security, monitoring, and convenience.• Accessibility - Providing a sense of independence and increased dignity to physically disabled individuals through the use of voice-assistants and smart-home hub
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ABOUT FORREST HOLLEMAN
I am passionate about growing businesses! I\'ve founded several of my own startups and led numerous teams. I\'ve learned a great deal from my successes, even more from my mistakes - and I\'ve had some spectacular mentors along the way.I\'m excited to channel my energies into helping businesses grow and flourish - whether that\'s in a full-time role or as an active player/coach. I love learning new things and thrive when I am part of dynamic, energetic and laser-focused teams.From creating start-up businesses from the ground up to helping Fortune 500 multinationals build and roll out new offerings, I have a successful track record with early-phase business creation. My diverse skill set makes me ideally suited to early- and mid-stage business initiatives.My capacity to grasp new concepts, technologies, and markets quickly, combined with a natural ability to build enduring, strategic relationships, makes me ideally suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments.Professional Skills and Capabilities• Capacity to grasp new concepts, technologies and markets quickly• Natural ability to build enduring, strategic relationships• Excellent communication and presentation skills• Very comfortable engaging with C-level executives• Very experienced in negotiating commercial agreements and working closely with legal teams• Executive, Sales, Product, Business and Corporate Development (M&A) Management experience• Tireless drive and proven ability to build solid cohesion and collaboration across multiple functions, both within and outside of an organization – essential to truly effective business development• Extensive international experience including cross-border transactions, joint-ventures, licensing, and partnerships• Skilled in the creation, promotion, growth, and maintenance of partner ecosystems and technology marketplaces• Knowledgeable in IoT, smart home / smart building automation technologies, 3D modeling and printing, software development methodologies, DevOps, test automation, SaaS business models, and cloud solutionsWhatever I do professionally, it has to be fun and of genuine value to whomever I / we serve.
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