Solutions-driven public health and financial services thought leader with progressive expertise in startups and corporate innovation. I am a servant leader with 21+ years in technology, 17 years in leadership with high performance in strategic planning, growing talent, and introducing disruptive technologies to transform organizations. I thrive in an environment where leadership, innovation and execution intersect. Expertise in partnering with Product, Marketing, Sales and Research teams to create and deliver innovative products and solutions for both customers and staff. Previous nine years in mechanical engineering/CNC industry. Lifelong learner with 3 years of adjunct professor experience.

With more than 20 years leading businesses and marketing teams through industry inflection points, I guide companies through their AI journey. At GrowthPath Partners, my partners and I accelerate responsible AI adoption using a 3-step AI Adoption Accelerator approach. We help with any or all the steps: 1. Inspire & Educate - Interactive AI workshops using real-life cases to inspire and ultimately guide a shift in thinking and infusing AI responsibly in your daily work. 2. Plan Strategically - Developing AI strategic plans encompassing results, process, technology, and people. 3. Execute with AI Ops - Guiding AI infrastructure and operations implementation from exploration to enterprise-wide use. See what many say about my work work, expertise, and values here: https://lnkd.in/gCzzSt_W I also serve as a fractional CMO, consultant, and AI advisor, applying my expertise in growth strategies, launching innovative offerings, evolving marketing as a growth engine, establishing a leadership position, expanding globally, and brand building. Recognized as an AI thought leader, my work started with machine learning and predictive analytics in 2010, and evolved to the cutting-edge domain of generative AI today. I’m a prolific writer and public speaker focused on the strategic value and responsible use of AI in business and marketing. I was recognized as a person to follow in AI at G2’s 2023 Reach event and one of the 50 CMOs to watch in 2024 by Pavilion. My work and insights have been covered in well-known publications like Forbes and Marketing Profs. My experience spans diverse sectors and company sizes, from $40M to $4B+ in revenue. I have held executive roles at industry leading companies including Smartsheet, Pure Storage, Brocade (now part of Broadcom), Juniper Networks, Encompass Technologies, Level 3 Communications (now Lumen), Virtela (now part of NTT Com), and WilTel (now part of Verizon). I am eager to serve on boards where I can strategically use my expertise in market insights and AI, as well as my professional network, to guide businesses toward profitability and a positive societal impact. My commitment is to shape policies and strategies that enhance business outcomes while improving our work and living environments. By promoting diversity and inclusion, I aim to bring diverse perspectives to the forefront of decision-making, ensuring the ethical and effective use of AI. My goal is to foster innovation that drives sustainable, inclusive growth and benefits humanity. You can learn more about me and my work at https://www.growthpath.net/.

Creative thinker, problem solver, and marketing strategist - passionate about helping grow emerging brands across the food and beverage landscape through creative culinary content and product innovation efforts. Skilled in brand management, email marketing, copywriting, and leading cross-functional teams of external stakeholders toward a common goal of growing brand awareness. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Whether you need technology-focused sales enablement content, an end-to-end channel partner campaign writer, or a content strategy to establish you as an authority in your industry, I can help. I’m a Boston-based freelance B2B copywriter, content marketing writer and content strategist specializing in technology, SaaS, manufacturing and supply chain issues, and marketing and the modern customer experience (CX). My clients include Oracle, IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Adobe, Google, Twitter, CenturyLink, AT&T, Panasonic Solar, Acquia, Vonage, J2 Global, ADP, Epson, Flex, Staples, and Mimecast. My specialties include: - customer experience technology and CX management - marketing technology, marketing trends and strategy - sales tech and sales enablement campaigns and content - esports and entertainment technology - AI, cybersecurity, virtual reality and augmented reality, IOT and data analytics - HR technology and strategy - robotics and intelligent automation (RPA) - SaaS, technology solutions for B2B industries, telecommunications, digital transformation, - IT infrastructure including 5G and WiFi6 networks and cloud computing - IT management and staffing trends - business strategy, consulting and professional services Contact me today to discuss copywriting, blog contributor roles, content strategy projects, long-form asset creation, video scripts, and demand gen campaign and content creation. Contact me at www.lizalton.com / [email protected]

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