Jed Cahill

About Jed Cahill

I focus at the intersection of business strategy and innovation, with nearly 20 years of experience accelerating complex problem solving, installing and leading innovation programs, building and strengthening IP/patent portfolios, and streamlining operations.With a passion for creating inclusive work environments that promote empathy, creativity, and experimentation, I empower people across all backgrounds and org levels to collaboratively push the boundaries of what\'s possible.HOW I WORKI partner with senior executives and their teams to accelerate impactful results and build lasting advantage using a people-centered, insights-driven approach: LISTEN & LEARN : Connect with key people involved, like customers, employees, business leaders, partners, and investors, to understand their needs, goals, and perspectives. DEFINE WHAT MATTERS : Pinpoint the most important challenges and opportunities, while clarifying what success looks like for people, product, technology, and business. CREATE TOGETHER : Bring key stakeholders to the table to co-create practical strategies, solutions, and actions that accelerate measurable progress against business priorities. IMPLEMENT & ADAPT : Implement with an emphasis on testing, learning, and continuous adjustment, increasing agility to build and sustain long-term organizational success.With a career that began in engineering before pivoting to business strategy and innovation, I combine big-picture thinking with analytical rigor and attention to detail to maximize impact while managing risk.MY CAREER JOURNEYBefore co-founding AdvantEdge (CreateAdvantEdge.com) in early 2025, I held leadership roles in another boutique consulting firm and a Fortune 100 company where I built and led nimble multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact initiatives, including: Strategic design of new products and services successfully launched to tens of millions of customers, driving engagement and elevating brand impact Redesign and digital transformation of enterprise processes resulting in >50% reductions in cycle time and cost while improving risk management and enhancing employee experiences Creation of hundreds of patented inventions at the intersection of emerging technology, human needs, and business opportunity Roll out of new ways of working that reduced the duration of innovation discovery phases by up to 90% while generating higher-quality outcomesA graduate of University of Oregon (MBA) and Union College (BS Engineering), I live in Portland between the majestic Oregon Coast and Cascade Range.

Experience

1. Managing Director & Co-founder

   Advantedge

   Jan 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   We are a strategic consultancy partnering with business leaders and investors to- Accelerate innovation while building the muscle to solve what\'s next- Grow the business through smart partnerships and other deals- Gain an investment edge with sharper insight into hidden upside or risks.The unique value we bring- People-centered, insights-driven approach that unlocks your most valuable opportunities- Capability across the innovation lifecycle, from discovery & design to commercialization & exit- Targeted network of senior experts engaged at pivotal moments to maximize your ROI- Lean, flexible structure that directs more of your investment to high-impact results.Check our our website CreateAdvantEdge.com for more info on how we work, including some example case studies.

Education

• University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

  MBA, Strategy & Entrepreneurship

  2003 — 2005

• Union College

  BS, Civil Engineering

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Patents
• Competitive Intelligence
• Valuation
• Invention
• Innovation Management
• New Business Development
• Patent Analysis
• Executive Communications
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy Development
• Patent Portfolio Management
• Consulting
• Due Diligence
• Program Management
• Strategy Facilitation
• Start-Ups