
Tim Bursch
@timbursch
I build and validate B2B SaaS ventures, partnerships, and go-to-market engines from zero to revenue.
What I'm looking for
I founded Next Climb Collective, a founder advisory practice and co-building studio created to make more owners, not more employees. I designed its first venture-creation cohort, taking a team from concept to a validated problem, working prototype, and two live pilots within six months.
Alongside Next Climb, I lead fractional GTM engagements for early-stage companies. At Complēre, I initiated 10 partner conversations, created a co-selling motion that generated 10 new accounts, and advanced licensing and phased-partnership discussions; at Hive Science, I built a qualification instrument and helped secure a five-brand midmarket pilot cohort.
I also build quickly with AI-native workflows, shipping 10 app prototypes in 10 days and advancing GlutenCheck into alpha as a production food-safety application built with Next.js, Supabase, and the Claude API. I’ve delivered production web platforms for Group Projects and Next Climb Collective and coached roughly 20 operators and founders through venture development.
Previously, I built partnerships and GTM strategy at Gridbase and spent 12 years in five leadership roles at Khoros. My work delivered multimillion-dollar pipeline, partner bookings, new revenue, enterprise expansions, stronger sales enablement, and a 20% increase in sales efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & CEO
Next Climb Collective
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Founded a founder advisory practice and co-building studio, designing a cohort program that took an operator team from zero to a validated venture with two live pilots in six months. Also runs fractional GTM consulting inside early-stage companies.
Head of Partnerships
Gridbase
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)
Built the partnership and go-to-market strategy from scratch, driving $2M+ in pipeline across reseller networks, referral channels, and direct sales while securing 5 active partnerships.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Revenue Enablement
Khoros
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Directed strategic partnership initiatives that delivered $5M+ in pipeline and $2M in partner bookings, while streamlining reseller operations across cross-functional teams.
Director, Business Development
Khoros
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Accelerated US market expansion through strategic account development, establishing scalable sales processes and advising key enterprise clients.
Director, GTM Strategy & Enablement
Khoros
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Created a sales performance laboratory, a talent development system built on live deal work that increased internal promotions, shortened new-hire ramp time, and boosted overall sales efficiency by 20%.
Director, Business Value Consulting
Khoros
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Led 20+ structured discovery engagements with enterprise customers, validating ROI models alongside executive buyers to generate $3M in new revenue, build a $10M qualified pipeline, and achieve 95% client retention.
Head of Strategic Markets
Khoros
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Managed an international team of 8, driving $5M+ in new business and closing major enterprise expansions, including Target ($1M) and Caterpillar.
Senior Manager, Strategy
Imagination Publishing
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Led consumer insights and brand strategy initiatives for Betty Crocker and General Mills, expanding agency revenue by 50% through the Box Tops loyalty program.
Manager
Gage Marketing
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Managed marketing initiatives and client relationships, contributing to agency growth.
Co-founder & President
Impact North, LLC
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)
Co-founded and led an initial 0-to-1 company build, overseeing business development and operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN.
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