Gary Whitehill

Experience

1. Stanford SeedSelection Committee | Governance & Strategy Advisor for African Scale-Upscurrent2023 — presentStanford, California, United States
2. Harvard Innovation LabsStrategic Growth & Innovation Advisorcurrent2022 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
3. Hackers/FoundersGlobal Board of Directors | IPO Committee Chair | Emerging Markets & Investment Committeecurrent2013 — presentSilicon Valley, California
4. Central Connecticut State University School of BusinessExecutive Fellow & Senior Lecturercurrent2023 — presentNew Britain, Connecticut, United States
5. CodetrainBoard of Directors | Africa Innovation & Workforce Strategycurrent2019 — presentAccra, Ghana
6. WorldwideKeynote Speaker | Global Innovation & Foresight Strategist | Leadership Advisorcurrent2010 — present
7. AstiaGlobal Board of Advisorscurrent2011 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
8. City of CambridgePublic Sector Innovation Strategist | Community Development - Federal Grants2023Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
9. Africans Beyond AidChief Geostrategist | Public-Private Innovation & Infrastructure Advisor2016 — 2022Accra, Ghana
10. Fresco CapitalAfrica Partner | Emerging Markets Strategist | Venture Mentor2016 — 2022Accra, Ghana
11. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Citizens Academy | Community Liaison & National Security Advocate2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
12. EBW2020 (Empowering a Billion Women by 2020)Global Board of Directors | Chair, Emerging Markets Committee & Government Affairs Committee2015 — 2020Austin, Texas Area
13. DellGlobal Board of Directors: Center for Entrepreneurs | Diversity & Government Affairs Committees2011 — 2018Austin, Texas
14. U.S. Department of StateGlobal Business Advisor | Expert Speaker | Ecosystem Innovator2014 — 2017Global
15. U.S. Department of StateImpact Partner | Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP)2011 — 2015Washington D.C. Metro Area
16. BURSTManaging Director, Business Transformation | Economic Growth Strategist2008 — 2017Palo Alto, California
17. Silicon Valley Startup HouseFounder & Operator | Innovation Ecosystem Architect | Startup Growth Strategist2013 — 2014Palo Alto, California
18. The Huffington PostBoard of Directors: Small Business | Digital Transformation Strategist2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
19. TED ConferencesKeynote Speaker | Innovation & Entrepreneurship Thought Leader2013Mountain View, California
20. AOLBoard of Directors: Small Business | Digital Media Transformation Strategist2010 — 2013Greater New York City Area

Education

1. Harvard Business SchoolCorporate Director Certificate2020
2. Stanford Law SchoolRock Center for Corporate Governance - Directors College2021
3. Harvard Kennedy SchoolSenior Executives in National & International Security
4. Harvard Kennedy SchoolSenior Executive Fellow (SEF)2020
5. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessional Cybersecurity Certificate, (in progress)2021 — 2025
6. Singularity UniversityExecutive Leadership Program, Exponential Technologies2012
7. Central Connecticut State UniversityTriple Undergraduate Degree, Entrepreneurship2003 — 2007
8. University of Connecticut2002 — 2003

Skills & more

Languages English · Serbian · Slovenian · Spanish · Twi

• Ethical Decision-Making & Senior Leadership Talent Development — School of Public Affairs, American University
• Cyberspace Diplomacy Masterclass — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
• Unpacking the Defense Enterprise: Executive Course — Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) — Scrum.org
• Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP) — Management & Strategy Institute

From Gary's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Stanford Law School65

SASteve AbbottPartner, Capital Markets at Sapphire VenturesMKMichael KlaykoOperating Executive at Marlin Equity PartnersSMSandy MillerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)THTim HsiaFounder at Context VenturesRRenataCo-founder at Renegade PartnersSCShawn ConwayManaging Partner and COO at Questa Capital

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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School169

JPJeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark CapitalMMMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesGSGayatri SarkarFounder and CEO at Advaita CapitalSSSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsRSRobert SiglerSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJFJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology849

FWFred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesALAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHTHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBFBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMHMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDADelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda

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Also attended Central Connecticut State University3

GDGrace DeVriesExecutive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator at VIEWPOINT VENTURESNSNicholas StevensAccounting Manager at Breakout CapitalMRMohan ReddyInvestor at The Hive

Shared employers

Also worked at City of Cambridge2

LKLa Keisha Landrum PierreCo-Founder & General Partner at Emmeline VenturesLGLiz GrubinInvestment Principal at Mulago Foundation

Also worked at Dell129

JBJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalBRBill RichterCEO of Qumulo and venture partner at MadronaSPSujal PatelStrategic Director at Madrona Venture GroupGGGil GorenPartner at 83NorthMKMichael KlaykoOperating Executive at Marlin Equity PartnersLRLisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury Fund

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Also worked at AOL91

CPChamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalSCSteve CaseChairman & CEO of Revolution; co-founder of AOLJLJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersDRDan RuchPartner at Rho VenturesGRGreg RudinBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesTLTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution

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