Patrick Cooley

About Patrick Cooley

I’m a technology and business leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate complexity, scale effectively, and deliver real impact.Before entering the tech industry, I spent my early career as a cook and restaurant manager—an experience that instilled a lasting commitment to customer focus, teamwork, and servant leadership. Working in high-intensity environments taught me how to lead calmly under pressure and support teams through demanding moments.That foundation has carried through my career across both high-growth startups and global enterprises. I thrive in moments that require decisive leadership, adaptability, and trust.I am deeply invested in AI and the changes it is bringing to how work gets done. I began my tech career as a self-taught developer, and AI has re-ignited my passion for building-allowing me to return to hands-on creation alongside my leadership roles. In my own time, I use AI to build real systems, including large-scale data pipelines and personal applications. This builder mindset gives me a practical, day-to-day understanding of how AI is evolving and expanding what’s possible.I have always been passionate about feeding people. Outside of work I regularly prepare and coordinate meals for hundreds of people at my local food bank. Areas of Expertise• Channel strategy, partner ecosystems, and incentives• Go-to-market and monetization strategy (subscription, SaaS, pricing)• Strategic planning, budgeting, portfolio management, and PMO leadership• Organizational simplification, prioritization, and OKRs• Chief of Staff leadership and executive operating cadence• Team development and mentoring• Enterprise business architecture and data architecture• Data, analytics, and decision-support platforms• Leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-pressure environments

Experience

1. Board Member Advisor

   Stealth AI Startup

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Board member and advisor to an AI + robotics startup, focused on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and monetization.• Product-market fit: Advising founders on positioning, pricing, and early customer validation• GTM & monetization: Shaping go-to-market strategy and commercial models for emerging AI offerings• Founder support: Translating technical capability into market-ready products and narratives• Strategic guidance: Supporting executive decision-making during rapid iteration and uncertainty• Builder perspective: Bringing hands-on AI and data development experience to advisory discussions

Education

• UW Foster School of Business

  Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration