Skip Graham

About Skip Graham

Skip Graham is a business and entrepreneurial pioneer whose strategies have helped companies raise tens of millions in investment capital in the marketing, healthcare, communications, and governmental technology space. He has also laid clear paths for their continual growth and success. As a much sought after speaker, Skip brings insight and actionable strategies to conferences and round tables around the country. As a retained strategy consultant, he brings that same insight to board rooms and investment review processes around the country. A successful entrepreneur in his own right, Skip has over 35+ years experience in health, technology, and media-related fields (Print, TV, Radio, Cable, and Interactive Advertising) and 25+ years experience in software development (XaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Ad Management, Competitive Analytics, CRM, Platform, Social Integration and Workflow). This unique combination of marketing, media, technology, and public sector success strategy skills are why emerging and disruptive companies seek him out as the go-to visionary to help them develop, vet, and guide their business strategies with confidence.Business Plan Development and Management, and Leadership of the highest level • New Product Development and Management, Sales Territory and Office Creation, Investor Relations and Recruitment • P&L, Standards and Operations planning • Product Branding, Marketing and Advertising, Customer Retention CRM • Staff Recruitment, Exponential Growth Management • In-depth understanding of marketing trends and the convergence of new and traditional media

Experience

1. Co-founder Director

   Graham Advisory Network Inc Gan Inc

   Jan 2017 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Graham Advisory Network Incorporated (GAN Inc.) is America\'s fastest-growing subscription and knowledge product access management company focused exclusively on the Federal and State public sector markets.GAN provides subscription access management for online research and scientific journals, databases, e-books, online training, SaaS, and other library and knowledge systems and services.As a knowledge product reseller, GAN is unique in that we are the only company in the industry that is SAM.gov registered and SBA Small Business Certified as a HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).These designations have helped GAN win contracts with the U.S. Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense, NASA, the SEC, and a large number of other U.S. Federal Government agencies. We succeed because GAN understands the special needs of librarians, researchers, healthcare providers, and education providers across the spectrum of governmental agencies and departments.GAN is now looking to the future of knowledge products, including the use of AI and the growth of Open Access models.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Pembroke

  BA, Mass Communication

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Mobile Applications
• Venture Financing
• Sem
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Product Development
• Interactive Advertising
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Social Media Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Saas
• Mobile Marketing
• Web Marketing
• Digital Media
• Online Marketing
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Strategy
• Mobile Centers of Excellence
• Salesforce.com
• New Venture Development
• Hospital Mobile Governance
• Social Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Web Analytics
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Facebook
• Online Advertising
• E-Commerce Solutions
• Marketing
• SEO
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Analytics
• Meaningful Use