Blake Austin
@blakeaustin
I am an entrepreneurial product leader integrating AI into customer-facing web apps.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an entrepreneur and technology innovator with over 12 years of experience building and scaling solutions that improve customer experiences. I combine sales leadership with hands-on product and technical work to drive measurable business outcomes.
I self-taught programming and built Mattress-Wizard.com using tools like Cursor and V0 to launch MattressAI, an AI-powered platform that reduces returns and improves satisfaction; the solution secured funding, retailer partnerships, and deployment in four stores.
As Director of Business Development at Kafene, I secured a multimillion-dollar account within my first three months and regularly manage complex enterprise deals, evangelizing AI-driven value propositions to C-level stakeholders while exceeding quotas.
I lead cross-functional teams through product development, UI/UX refinement, implementation, and customer support, and I thrive on rapidly learning new technologies to translate customer feedback into product features and growth initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KADirector of Business Development
Secured a multimillion-dollar account within the first three months and consistently exceeded quarterly sales quotas by driving enterprise adoption of AI-driven B2B SaaS solutions.
MAFounder & CEO
MattressAI
Jun 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Launched an AI-powered platform that deployed in four retail stores, reduced return rates and improved customer satisfaction, and secured funding and retailer partnerships.
SUManaged implementations and drove market penetration for multi-unit dental practices, ensuring smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction.
KACoordinated with Risk, Product, and Executive teams to improve product-market fit and articulated the value of fintech partnerships to key decision-makers.
SFLed client implementation meetings to integrate SaaS financing solutions and maintained partner relationships to ensure successful system adoption across merchants.
SFConverted referrals into merchant partners through product demonstrations and training while managing scheduling, routing, and marketing support for partners.
Director of Personal Training
Dynamic Fitness Management
May 2012 - Mar 2019 (6 years 10 months)
Expanded territory performance by entering a new market and built a sustainable high-performing team through targeted training and development initiatives.
Personal Trainer
Dynamic Fitness Management
Jun 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Set targets and delivered personalized programs to improve customer experience and build long-term client relationships, driving retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULindenwood University
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
2009 - 2011
Activities and societies: Competed in outdoor and indoor track & field and cross country at the national level.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from August 2009 to December 2011; competed in outdoor and indoor track & field and cross country at the national level.
SCSt. Louis Community College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
2007 - 2009
Activities and societies: Competed in outdoor and indoor track & field and cross country at the national level.
Completed an Associate of Arts in General Studies from August 2007 to June 2009; competed in outdoor and indoor track & field and cross country at the national level.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
mattress-wizard.comJob categories
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