Brenda Reid

About Brenda Reid

I build futures that matter - products, teams, and the conditions that let both reach their potential. I\'ve led product strategy at every stage of growth - from zero-to-one launches that became the fastest-growing products in company history, to category creation, to portfolios approaching $1B. The through line isn\'t the numbers. It\'s the belief that enterprise technology should actually serve the people who use it. I\'ve built products that created new market categories, rebuilt how global organizations experience their own technology, and turned complex multi-product portfolios into growth engines. Along the way I pioneered data governance and product transformation that makes AI real at enterprise scale, not just on a roadmap. As a product leader and board member, I\'m known for building trust-filled partnerships. Executives trust my judgment on critical tradeoffs because I tie change to measurable outcomes and stay until the impact is visible in the business. What drives me is the conviction that the future of work is one where technology genuinely serves people. That\'s not a tagline. It\'s why I\'ve spent decades in this space, and why I\'m not done yet.

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer (Fractional)

   Portlyai

   Mar 2026 — Present

   As Chief Strategy Officer, I\'m leading go-to-market strategy, building the partnerships and channels that bring PortlyAI to market, and shaping the platform roadmap for the professionals and organizations who need it most. My focus is on turning a powerful product vision into a scalable, category-defining business.The premise is simple and long overdue: the most valuable data about your career has always lived in your employer\'s system. When you leave, you take nothing. PortlyAI gives it back to you — a living, portable career record you own across every role and transition, paired with an intelligent career guide that builds intentional relationships and creates opportunities rather than chasing them.This is the infrastructure fix the future of work has needed. I\'m proud to help build it.

Education

• Athena Alliance

  Modern Boardroom

• Regis University

  BA, OrgDev / Computer Science

• Erickson Coaching International

  Professional Coach Certification