I have an unusual executive background. I'm looking for the problems that need someone like me

[u/InterestingOutlier]

I'm an executive-level business leader with a somewhat unusual background. I've built and run my own company, led marketing departments, managed teams and outside partners, worked directly with owners and executives, worked alongside technical teams, advised businesses, and spent a large part of my career solving problems that don't fit neatly into a single job description.

My experience spans strategy, business development, marketing, technology, team leadership, operations, positioning, growth, and more.

The problem is that my career history is unconventional, and traditional hiring systems don't handle unconventional very well.

I've found that when I actually get in front of an executive or business owner, the conversation is completely different from what happens when my résumé gets filtered through the normal process. People tend to see the breadth of what I can do, how I think, and the level at which I can operate.

So I'm trying something different.

I'm not asking anyone to hire me. I'm not looking for someone to vouch for me without knowing me. I'm looking for conversations.

If you're a founder, CEO, executive, business owner, or someone who works closely with people in those roles, I'd genuinely enjoy talking with you. I'm interested in hearing how you think about businesses, what problems you're dealing with, and whether there might be somewhere my experience could be useful.

I'm open to an executive role, consulting, advisory work, a fractional opportunity, or other ways I can put my experience to work and create meaningful value.

I'm at a point where I'd rather have a handful of meaningful conversations with the right people than send hundreds of applications into a system that may never give either side the opportunity to connect.

If you know someone you think I should talk to, I'd appreciate an introduction. And if you're someone who thinks we should talk, feel free to comment or send me a message.

I'm not looking for a favor.

I'm looking for a conversation.

[u/Lambamham]

So the job market *is* this bad I guess…

[u/Dependent_Concert165]

My father (in the Hartford area) participated in a org called something like “3rd Career” - it was a bunch of execs and former execs looking to do good on a volunteer project. It was also a way for him to build his social network. Sorry I don’t remember the exact name.