Ramón Grado

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ABOUT RAMÓN GRADO

If only…How many times have you looked back at your life and asked yourself, “If only I had reached out and had that conversation?”Let’s talk.Versatility, adaptability, curiosity, and excellent people skills have helped me become a SME at understanding and respecting the culturally-diverse perspectives that drive disruptive technology in the various global markets.How can I help you?With P&L leadership experience selling into as many as 110 countries, I am an international business development executive who has presented at technology forums in five languages and lived as a senior expat executive in four countries outside the US.Want to compare travel experiences? I’ve been to 87 countries- which is your favorite destination?My core competencies include business savvy, P&L management, global business development, leadership, and providing my friends and customers insights into how to achieve their personal and business objectives.Why should you invest time talking to me?I might provide some insights based on my life experiences- an engineering degree from West Point, also the world’s preeminent leadership institution- a Master of International Business degree from UST- language training at Thunderbird School of Global Management - decades of managing international teams and P & Ls- skills gained as a US Army Airborne Ranger Infantry officer and troop leader - experience leading international teams ranging from small greenfield start-ups to multimillion dollar enterprises with hundreds of employeesOne of the greatest compliments I received was from an HR VP who called me “a breath of fresh air.”My personal mission is to help customers solve their business challenges. I provide insights based on my experience with clients with similar problems and help them choose a path of action that aligns with their goals and needs. I also value building long-term relationships and trust with my customers, many of whom are still dear friends all around the world.As an avocation, I teach AI courses at TCU’s Extended Education program for Silver Frogs.If you want to speak AI ethics, then you have found the right person.If not business, we can talk about that movie I acted in while living in Costa Rica (I make my entrance at 13:55): & list=PLahKLy8pQdCMWWJhT-sckRVR8uuFdyzRd & index=5Or we can talk about SCUBA diving - where was your favorite dive?