Verlin Youd

Verlin Youd is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in advising and leading B2B startups and retail technology providers. Currently serving as Managing Director at Strategic Startup Advisory, Verlin focuses on consulting, mentoring executive teams, and developing go-to-market strategies. Verlin holds advisory roles with companies such as Crave Retail, Stylumia, and Startup Genome, and serves as a judge and coach at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Prior experience includes significant leadership positions at Ariadne, Theatro, Verizon Enterprise Solutions, and SCOPIX, where Verlin demonstrated a strong ability to drive growth and enhance customer experiences. Verlin earned an M.B.A. from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a B.S. in Finance from Brigham Young University, emphasizing international business and strategy.