Sam Venable
AI-Driven SaaS Leader | Data Mesh Strategist | Turning Nonprofit Data into Impact | Creative Problem-Solver
- Role
- Director, Product Management - Data & Ai at Blackbaud
- Location
- Franklin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam Venable
Product management leader with a passion for outcome-based data applications and AI-driven experiences. I specialize in building and scaling data products that deliver measurable value — applying data mesh and product thinking to transform complex systems into actionable, user-centered solutions.I lead teams that bring clarity to complexity, with deep experience in nonprofit tech and a growing focus on health biometrics and construction innovation. My work sits at the intersection of AI, analytics, and storytelling — turning insight into impact and strategy into execution.I geek out on data analysis, continuous improvement, product/software development and monetization, and the fusion of narrative with technology. I thrive in environments that reward experimentation, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity — and love building teams that feel the same.Believer in essentialism (less, but better). Mountain biker, carpenter and general handyman, amateur worker-outer, and voracious reader. Breakfast is the best meal of the day.
Experience
Director, Product Management - Data & Ai
Nov 2025 — Present · Franklin, TN, US
Education
Ohio University
Doctoral Student, Communication Studies
2010 — 2015
Ohio University
B.S. Journalism, Public Relations, Spanish
2002 — 2006
Universidad Pública de Navarra
n/a, Study Abroad
2006 — 2006
Ohio University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies
2010 — 2012
Skills
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Database Design
- Video Editing
- Event Management
- Volunteer Management
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Higher Education
- Leadership
- Editing
- Copywriting
- User Interface Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web Design
- Storytelling
- Coaching
- Philanthropy
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Nonprofits
- Photoshop
- Strategic Communications
- Email Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Graphic Design
- Blogging
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Photography
- Web Analytics
- Pl/Sql
- Indesign
- Analysis
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