Adam Michalski

OpenAI

Crossbeam

VP of Ecosystem

Partnered

Co-Founder & CEO

Branch Metrics

Enterprise Account Executive

Angel.ai (formerly GoButler)

Director of Sales & Operations

DormChat

Founder & CEO

Senior Associate

Head of Partnered

Thrilled to share that Gartner® has named OpenAI the Emerging Leader in the 2025 Innovation Guide for Generative AI Model Providers. This reflects what we’re seeing every day: organizations across every industry turning AI into measurable outcomes through secure, scalable deployments. Onward.

Bader Hamdan

PartneringX

𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 Value-Driven Catalyst for 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 ➜ Empowering founders and investors to unlock the full power of 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀. Rooted in 𝙄𝙝𝙨𝙖𝙣 (إحسان)—Led with Empathy

Vectara

Built and led Vectara’s ecosystem partnerships strategy, laying the foundation for a platform + ecosystem “flywheel” that elevated the company’s strategic imperatives and established partnerships as a key growth lever. Co-shaped a holistic GTM motion to fuel its ecosystem-led growth engine and launched a catalytic startup partner program that fueled sales momentum and contributed ~70% of revenue. Forged new global ventures and routes to market, cultivating strategic alliances, platform integrations, and distribution channels — including a federal initiative that secured a multi-million dollar government award. Positioned Vectara as a GenAI partnerships market leader, ultimately earning industry recognition as a CRN 2024 Stellar Startup.

Ecosystem Chief | Global Partnerships & Corporate Development

Twilio

Led Twilio’s platform and technology partnerships, redefining the ecosystem vision and driving a high-performing BD and GTM organization as well as cross-functional executive initiatives. Directed strategy and execution across strategic platforms, cloud marketplaces, ISVs, VC/startup ecosystems, and tech partner programs — fueling $28M+ in platform marketplace revenue at 27% YoY growth and influencing $70M+ in partner-driven business. Co-built, co-marketed, and co-sold integrated solutions aligned to customer journeys — unlocking new revenue streams, accelerating growth, and cementing Twilio’s position as a partner-first platform. Laid the foundation for scalable, synergistic ecosystem-led growth and lasting market differentiation.

Vice President, Platform & Technology Partner Ecosystem

Google

Led Google Cloud’s Data Protection ISV ecosystem strategy, fueling momentum that contributed to Google’s acquisition of a key ISV partner. Accelerated enterprise adoption through joint GTM, integrated product partnerships, and SaaS marketplace launches. Built and scaled a global ISV program—aligning API and product roadmaps, driving operational excellence, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Generated 300+ pipeline opportunities and influenced $50M+ in revenue, including a $23M multi-year strategic deal. Evangelized the strategy and ecosystem at Cloud Next, VMworld, IBC, and partner kickoffs.

Global Head, Strategic Technology Partnerships

Tech Partnerships Ecosystem

Built the newest & largest industry recognized partner ecosystem social audio community👋 From Startups to Enterprises, our community helped by Guiding Ecosystem GTM Journeys!

https://www.TechPartnerships.club

Founder | Chief Partnerships & Community Officer

Partnership Leaders

Global partner ecosystem leadership association with the mission of elevating the role of partnership leaders, in the tech industry & at their companies.

Executive Member

Cisco

Promoted to lead & build global startup ISV ecosystem, grew team and business that monetized $200M+ in product alliance influence, expanded regional GTM, drove interlock with field & corporate development

Global Head, Startup ISV Ecosystem BD & GTM

Intl' partner management, elevated engagement, drove ROI-based investment strategies, doubled sales bookings revenue baseline 132% YoY while increasing customer and partner loyalty.
Led country's Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem RTM and developed GTM strategies that grew bookings 156% YoY and orchestrated first in region multi-company Digital Ceiling showcase.

Manager of Strategic Alliances & Ecosystem Partnerships

Promoted to manage Cisco’s top multinational SI/VAR/DMR/MSP channel alliances driving $1B+ indirect revenue, led cross-functional team of 15, drove joint GTM plans, grew $400M+ of booking 35% YoY.

Partner Channel Sales & Strategic Alliance Lead

~Ecosystem Chief Connecting Dots at AI Startups ~Founder/CEO of PartneringX ~Named Most Inspiring Partner Leader ~Exec @Vectara @Twilio @Cisco @Google ~Empathy Builds Trust & Motivates Loyalty #BeHuman #FreePalestine🇵🇸

🏆 Voted as Most Inspiring Partner Leader by Industry Peers 🏆

🗓️ Book me for partnerships advise ➜ intro.co/BaderHamdan

Bader Hamdan is a visionary Muslim Palestinian tech executive recognized as the industry’s Most Inspiring Partner Leader. With 20+ years leading global B2B growth, he is the Founder & CEO of PartneringX, empowering startups and investors through ecosystem strategy and value co-creation—guided by empathy and rooted in the principle of Ihsan (إحسان)—excellence in both intent and action. Bader held pivotal executive roles at Vectara, Twilio, Google, and Cisco, spanning ecosystem BD/GTM and corporate development. He holds a B.S. from NC State and pursued Leadership & Entrepreneurship studies at Harvard. Rooted in purpose, he is committed to enabling the co-innovation economy and co-building a thriving Palestinian ecosystem. He also serves as a startup advisor, investor, mentor, and speaker across the tech innovation and value co-creation landscape.

𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝙓 is your 𝖢𝖺𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗌𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝑰𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔™ 🧭 Guided by empathy & 𝙄𝙝𝙨𝙖𝙣 (إحسان)
We empower Startup Founders, PortCo CxOs, VCs, PEs, and Venture Studios to navigate, build, and optimize 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀—unlocking 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱 growth through 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/company/PartneringX

ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIPS  -  ECOSYSTEM-LED GROWTH & SCALE  -  STARTUP ECOSYSTEM  -  VALUE CO-CREATION & CO-INNOVATION ECONOMY  -  PALESTINIAN ECOSYSTEM  -  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  -  GO-TO-MARKET  -  CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT  -  PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS  -  SALES CHANNEL  -  GLOBAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

X/Twitter: @_BaderHamdan and @PartneringX

Partnership Leaders is a global partner ecosystem industry association with the mission of elevating the role of partnership leaders, in the tech industry and at their companies.

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