Spenser Mix

About Spenser Mix

An operator who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. Over the past several years, I’ve led cross-functional initiatives across product, legal, finance, curriculum, and sales—building the systems and structures that keep teams aligned and moving in the same mission-driven direction.A strategic thinker who enjoys turning goals into practical workflows. As a COO and founder, I’ve collaborated closely with C-suite leaders, built GTM strategies from 0-1, and led digital transformation efforts that improved how teams communicate, make decisions, and scale. Whether it’s designing AI-powered tools, mapping clean operational processes, or building district partnerships across multiple states, I focus on creating clarity and momentum.My best work occurs in environments where technology, operations, and strategy intersect—and where problems require both thoughtful design and hands-on execution.In my personal life, you can find me training Muay Thai at the gym or tearing up the trails on my dirt bike. At home, I am a devoted husband, cat lover, and a fan of reading all things fantasy.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Thinking Nation

   Jul 2020 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

   Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Product to streamline operations, resulting in an average 217% growth in operational revenue over the last 3 years•Built a scalable partnerships strategy leveraging data and insights to customize offerings and sustain long-term engagements•Managed over $3 million in grant funding, created financial reports, and budget projections•Proposed and led the development of an AI-powered student essay grading engine to reduce operational cost by 80%, scale product capacity, and automate the data reports produced during implementation•Established a 5-year strategic plan, road mapping how collaborative teams accomplish well-defined initiatives through KPIs/OKRs, created P&L strategies to meet the budgetary needs of these initiatives, and presented these initiatives in a branded handbook to executive leadership and implementation teams•Designed and implemented a comprehensive funnel-to-pipeline strategy, mapping consumer archetypes, marketing entry points, and service alignments to drive lead generation and partnership conversion•Advised and influenced Board-level decisions through data-backed strategy briefs, scenario modeling, and led quarterly board meetings•Led annual strategic planning and resource allocation process, integrating cross-team input to finalize org-wide OKRs aligned to multi-year impact and revenue goals

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2007 — 2014

• Pepperdine University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Project Management

  2018 — 2020