Rick S.

Rick S. has extensive experience in various industries, including technology, real estate, and business development.

In 2022, Rick worked at Embue as a Sales - Fractional, where they focused on empowering multifamily property managers with energy and operational waste reduction solutions. Rick was responsible for managing connected devices across building portfolios and individual units.

At Circa, also in 2022, they served as an Advisor (Strategic Partnerships), specializing in rent payment solutions for multifamily operators. Rick successfully integrated the payment system with management platforms and improved collection rates.

As the Chief Revenue Officer - Fractional of CashCow Rewards, Rick was responsible for revenue generation and strategic planning.

From 2001 to 2022, Rick worked as an Independent Business Development, Advisory Services & Fractional Management professional. Rick provided outsourced management and advisory services across various industries, focusing on sales, strategic alliances, and partnership development. Rick worked with clients such as American Tower, Boingo, and Circa.

From 2020 to 2022, Rick held the role of Director Strategic Alliances (Intelligent Devices Wireless & IoT) at Northeastern University. Rick led initiatives related to broadband, wireless, IoT, and Smart & Connected Communities. Rick mentored and advised startups in the Roux Entrepreneurship program.

From 2018 to 2020, Rick was a Senior Consultant at Blue Ridge Partners, assisting mid-size and Fortune 500 companies in achieving profitable revenue growth. Rick analyzed revenue performance, identified improvement opportunities, and implemented action plans.

At USA TODAY, Rick served as the Vice President of Business Development - Travel Media Group from 2011 to 2012. Their primary focus was creating partnerships to promote USA TODAY's travel products and services. Rick successfully launched a hospitality Wi-Fi portal with Hilton Hotels Worldwide.

At Captivate Network from 2007 to 2011, Rick held the Vice President Distribution/Real Estate role, driving Real Estate partnerships across Canada and the Western US markets. Rick built relationships with building owners, property managers, and REITs.

In 2005, Rick was the CEO of ICOA, and from 2002 to 2005, they served as the President and Founder of Airport Network Solutions, a start-up Wi-Fi provider in the airport industry. Rick successfully sold the company to ICOA in 2003.

Rick S. attended Bates College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Rick then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. Additionally, Rick was an exchange student at London Business School, where they also studied for their MBA.