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Ned Roche

@nedroche

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Market exploration lead with expertise in strategy and business development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a dynamic role that fosters innovation and strategic growth, ideally in a collaborative environment.

I am a results-driven professional with a strong background in market exploration and business development. My recent role as Market Exploration Lead at Norton Electra allowed me to pursue innovative strategies in the federal contracting space, focusing on compliance for veteran-owned businesses. I successfully conducted market research, built partnerships, and led investor outreach, gaining invaluable zero-to-one experience in the process.

Prior to that, I was a Strategy & BizDev Analyst at Landis, where I played a key role in supporting a growth-stage real estate tech startup. I developed financial models that contributed to a significant capital raise and advised on business development strategies. My experience also includes serving as a Diplomatic Security Specialist in Afghanistan and leading operations in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, where I honed my leadership skills in high-pressure environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Actor

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Vertical Drama Series

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Acted in over 20 English-language vertical drama series distributed on Chinese and U.S. streaming platforms. Gained insight into emerging mobile-first media trends and cross-cultural content production.

Acting Media Production Cross Cultural Communication Content Creation Streaming Mobile Trends

Market Exploration Lead

Norton Electra

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Pursued a self-directed market exploration in the federal contracting space, focused on streamlining compliance for veteran-owned businesses. Led investor outreach and developed early-stage pitch and GTM materials.

Market Research SDVOSB Compliance Partnership Development Investor Relations Go To Market Strategy Business Development Strategic Planning

Strategy & BizDev Analyst

Landis

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Built and modeled financial scenarios that supported a $50M capital raise. Developed national partnership ecosystem and advised on business development strategy.

Financial Modeling Capital Raising Partnership Development Business Development Operations Investor Relations

Business Development & Operations

Convoyer

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Built and executed early go-to-market strategy for a mission-driven gig platform connecting veterans with older adults needing medical escort services. Operations were paused due to COVID-related health risks.

Business Development Go To Market Strategy Operations Platform Development Veteran Support Project Management

Diplomatic Security Specialist

ACADEMI (U.S. State Dept.)

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)

Provided protective services for U.S. diplomats in Afghanistan. Conducted strategic and contingency planning to ensure continuity of diplomatic operations.

Protective Services Strategic Planning Contingency Plan Diplomatic Operations Coordination Risk Management

Team Leader

U.S. Army, 75th Ranger Regiment

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 6 months)

Served in a leadership role across multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mentored junior personnel and managed operations in high-risk environments.

Leadership Operations Management Mentorship Strategic Planning