Dominic Schiavone

Don brings over 25 years of experience leading high-growth businesses. He brings together an in-depth understanding of technology with a data-driven “test-everything” philosophy: You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Don’s approach to coaching focuses on three pillars of success: people, process, and systems, in that order. Career Highlights Deep domain expertise in SaaS business models, professional services, financial services, hi-tech product development, telecom markets and building a high-performing company cultures. As COO, led the rapid growth of Grasshopper, the Entrepreneur’s Phone System, beating quarterly business goals for over 21 consecutive quarters and resulting in a highly successful sale of the business to Citrix (over $170 MM sale price). Led all aspects of the M&A process, including investment bank selection, deal negotiations, FCC approval and the entire sell-side due diligence process. Won award for the 2016 Best New Mentor at TechStars Boston. Co-founded Sagebridge Solutions to implement commercial Internet business solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs). Achieved a 163% compound annual growth rate over three years and grew customer base to over 200 clients. Led the growth of Granitar, a top-tier professional services and tech consulting firm, from 60 consultants to over 200 consultants in under 2 years and raised over $15 MM in venture capital. Developed operational strategies for fortune 500 companies as a senior consultant with Mitchell Madison Group, a spinout of McKinsey & Company. Obtained an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Obtained a B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University. Personal Highlights Married with three children Served on the board of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and held role of Vice Chairman Avid golfer. I’m a 1 handicap in my heart and a15 handicap in reality Getting the family back into downhill skiing to bring enjoyment into the long winters of the North East Obtained personal pilots license in my youth and dream of getting behind the yoke again