Patrick Lowndes

Patrick Lowndes is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in sales, product management, and venture capital. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at CloseStrong.ai, Patrick is instrumental in enhancing sales negotiation processes and leading customer engagement strategies. Previously, as Chief Product Officer at the same company, Patrick focused on integrating AI into Salesforce for improved coaching experiences. In addition, Patrick is Managing Director at Prota Ventures, guiding startups focused on human flourishing, and Co-Host of CloseMode, an enterprise sales thought leadership initiative. Patrick's career includes leadership roles at ServiceNow, VendorHawk, and PayScale, where contributions spanned product management and enterprise sales. A graduate of the UW Foster School of Business with a focus on entrepreneurship, Patrick has a solid foundation in creating and scaling businesses.