JVJohn Valencia
@johnvalencia
Senior Executive with a passion for SaaS, EdTech and AI-driven learning products. I've done 8 M&A's.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned executive with a strong background in SaaS, EdTech and AI driven learning, I have a proven track record of driving profitable growth and scaling businesses globally. With expertise in implementing Gen AI into learning products, cloud computing, and SaaS pricing alternatives, I have successfully led companies to achieve significant revenue growth and bottom-line profits.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to foster a culture of change and growth, optimize capital and resource allocation, and ensure P&L accountability. My experience in executive performance management has enabled me to maximize results and drive business success.
With a strong EdTech, SaaS and Enterprise Software (Corporate) and running professional services teams that ensure the customers implementation success and ROI. I am well-equipped to navigate complex business environments and drive strategic growth initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
President & CEO
TurboVantage Strategies
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Providing Management & GTM consulting to SaaS start-ups. At Praxis-AI this resulted in enhanced business development, improved product positioning and crisper market segmentation.
President & CEO
Toolwire (EdTech)
Apr 2003 - Aug 2023 (20 years 4 months)
Migrated offerings from a Private Cloud to AWS Global Cloud infrastructure and launched Usage Based SaaS Pricing for Cloud Labs, Voucher Labs and Learning Experiential Platform (LXP)
Interim CEO
Taviz Technology & Toolwire
Apr 2002 - Apr 2003 (1 year)
Hired new Management Team and assisted with the sale of Taviz to Insevo, resulting in investors recovering 70% of their original investment
President of the Americas
New Era of Networks
Aug 1999 - Nov 2000 (1 year 3 months)
Lead 80% of the growth from $92M to $192M from a GTM team of 200+ Sales, Pre-sales & Consultants
CCRepacked, Repositioned & Updated Pricing for Offerings that resulted in growing Revenue from $100K to $15M in 2 years
Director, Oracle Global Partnership
Sequent Inc
Nov 1994 - Oct 1996 (1 year 11 months)
Managed dedicated Oracle Sales team and funded dedicated Oracle Kernel engineering effort to ensure optimum performance
VP, Information Systems (CIO) and Director of Product Management
The ASK Group
Sep 1985 - Nov 1994 (9 years 2 months)
Managed multi-million outsourcing EDS strategic partnership and EDS became an ASK Group investor
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