Pi School

As an AI Innovation Partner, I act as the strategic bridge between forward-thinking organizations and Pi School’s world-class AI engineering and research team.

My role focuses on helping companies explore, define, and execute impactful AI innovation by:
	•	Advising organizations on how to identify and scope real-world challenges that can be solved through AI
	•	Guiding partners through our 8-week innovation programme — from ideation to fully functional AI prototypes
	•	Aligning internal stakeholders across product, engineering, and delivery to ensure business and technical goals are met
	•	Ensuring outcomes, not outputs — our AI solutions are built for business impact, not just code
	•	Managing strategic relationships with clients ranging from startups to global enterprises (Amazon, Meta, ESA, etc.)
	•	Shaping repeatable frameworks for rapid AI exploration, validation, and integration
	•	Supporting growth through referrals and long-term collaboration, not transactional deals

We don’t sell software. We co-design and deliver custom AI prototypes — fast, fixed-price, and with academic-grade quality — so companies can unlock innovation without the overhead or risk.

AI Innovation Ambassador

PORTFOLIO PLAY

Recruited to build the sales organization; initially focused on the lead generation business while other ventures were developed.

Built pipeline from scratch, achieving 5+ weekly meetings with decision-makers leveraging outbound.

Closed my first high-value end-to-end deal 6 weeks after joining.

Recognized by leadership as a “world-class” sales closer and praised by clients as the best salesperson in competitive deals—two attempted to recruit me.

Sales Director - EIR

ELTic Ltd

Revitalised sales for a new product, generating 12 active trials, 15 opportunities, and 4 paying customers within 3 months.

Conducted customer interviews to refine messaging and improve the product-market fit.

Launched content-driven initiatives, including a podcast and newsletter, to enhance lead generation and customer engagement securing 400 new followers.

Sales Director (Co-founder)

Rev-Engine

Fractional sales director helping tech founders turn around sales performance and transition away from founder-led sales.

Achieved triple-digit pipeline growth and sales activity through targeted outbound campaigns and structured sales processes.

Achieved up to 100% conversion increase and 60% sales cycle reduction through sales process, technology and methodology.

Closed several 6-digit deals while diagnosing issues and documenting playbooks.

Sales Director (Founder)

Brandwatch

First and only internal promotion into the Strategic Accounts Team.
Leading growth for Strategic Accounts (+2 Bn revenue) in EMEA.
Achieved 200% of sales quota, earning recognition as the top sales representative for two consecutive quarters.
Secured the company's 7th largest client.

Strategic Account Director

Sector Lead Technology, Telecommunications, Energy & Transportation

Senior Account Executive - Enterprise Sales

Gartner

Enhancing the visibility of emerging technology vendors. Providing Strategic Advisory Services for all go-to-market key initiatives. 

Achieved 168% quota attainment within 6 months, unofficially qualifying for Winner’s Circle (top 20%).

Account Executive - Emerging tech providers

Kimberly-Clark Professional

Enhancing field sales effectiveness through the co-management of key accounts. Elevating sales activity, implementing up-selling strategies, utilizing business intelligence tools for white space analysis and designing and executing telephone and email campaigns for up-selling.

● Achieved the first and only internal promotion in a team of over 70 customer service agents.
● Maintained top sales contributor status even three months after leaving the company.

Internal Sales Professional

Kimberly-Clark

My responsibilities included recording product feedback, handling customer reimbursements, and supporting marketing in promotional activities.

Recognized as "Temp of the Month." After four months, I secured a permanent position.

Consumer services representative

Tech Sales Professional | Sales Strategist | Ex-Gartner & Former Entrepreneur

After 10+ years in tech sales — including Gartner, top software companies, and several startups (some of which I founded) — I saw how hard it is for companies to innovate through technology. Too often, they spend huge time and budget chasing ideas that don’t work, especially in AI.

That’s why I joined Pi School - We Build Custom AI Prototypes in 8 Weeks 

We’re not a software development agency. We’re a team of academics, engineers, and AI researchers trained at Cambridge, École Centrale, and top institutions.

We’ve delivered 100+ AI prototypes for companies like Cisco, Enel, European Space Agency — and won multi-million euro EU tenders to solve major public and private sector challenges through AI.

We Offer:
-A working, custom AI prototype — delivered in just 8 weeks
-No legacy code. No scope creep. No “hourly billing” traps
-Fixed price, fast delivery, and zero need for an internal tech team
-Backed by top-tier experts, not outsourced freelancers
-Built for business outcomes — not code for code’s sake

We combine research-grade AI with real-world execution — helping you:
-Unlock AI-powered innovation
-Improve efficiency, decisions & operations
-Get buy-in from leadership with tangible results
-Future-proof your career and business without the risk

Only 6 slots per cohort — 3 cohorts/year.

If you’re leading innovation or transformation, DM me to share your AI idea to see if you qualify.

Alberto Ares

Xsell360

Welcome to Xsell360, where we combine the art & science of Sales Execution to empower businesses like yours with extraordinary growth.

We are a team of sales professionals with over 20 years of experience. We understand the significance of a robust sales approach for revenue growth and possess strong strategic business acumen. We're also well-aware of the unique challenges that start-ups and scale-ups encounter during this crucial phase

This is why we created Xsell360. Our experts will help you concretely gain market share and get closer to your target audience.

We are passionate individuals that are driven and proud sales professionals. We will be more than happy to be the extension of your team, and we will represent your company in the best possible way.

CEO & Founder- Sales Consulting & Execution 

Actionary

Fractional Head of Sales & Customer Strategy Lead  - Empowering CS & CX leaders with best-in-class insights from top voices in the CRM landscape at Actionary. Bringing the Superpowers back to industry leaders

Head of Sales & Customer Strategy Lead

Spika Tech

At Spika Tech, we help ambitious teams turn Salesforce into a growth engine, one that’s smart, seamless, and shaped around your people.

We’re a Salesforce Consulting Partner with a deep understanding of how technology should serve your goals, not complicate them. Backed by over 20 years of hands-on platform experience, we bring clarity to complexity through transformation that actually sticks.

VP Sales and Customer Success 

Forrester

Senior Sales Director

Wisper

• Managed sales operations for Wisper CeBox solution, a VDI solution without infrastructure costs, ensuring seamless remote desktop management for clients.
• Developed strategic business continuity management plans, allowing for quick response to cyber threats and minimal downtime for businesses.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive sales and expand market reach for desktop virtualization solutions.

Country Sales Manager - Desktop Virtualization w/o Infrastructure

BeeBuzziness

• Led a talented team of Sales, Account Management, and Marketing professionals to drive digital transformation accessibility at Ubstream.
• Developed an unrivaled digitization solution to support clients at every stage of their digital journey.
• Achieved significant revenue growth and client success through innovative strategies and solutions.

Head of Sales - Digital Experience Platform - PaaS

Alteryx

• Spearheaded the adoption of Alteryx's end-to-end analytics platform in the GCC public sector, enabling clients to enhance their Data Analytics and AI capabilities.
• Successfully expanded Alteryx's presence in the region through strategic client acquisitions, driving growth and market penetration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that met the unique needs of public sector clients, fostering long-term partnerships.

 Public Sector Sales Director - GCC - Artificial Intelligence 

In charge of High Technology and Telecommunications Providers Market Development

Software & Tech Startup and Scale-ups

Supporting C-Level Supply Chain Leaders and their team at Fortune 500 companies to build and execute on an optimized Global Supply Chain Strategy. Working through assessing the organisation supply chain maturity level in the SCOR Areas in order to engage the talent, organisation and technological needs to access the next Maturity Level.

Senior Associate - Tech & Supply Chain

Everbridge

SaaS mass notification and IT alerting platform

Country Sales Manager

Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Sales Team Manager

With nearly two decades in the Tech SaaS industry, I've helped Tech Startup and Scaleup CEOs drive rapid growth and expand globally. 

My strategy encompasses strategic planning, revenue generation, and international expansion, focusing on tailored sales methodologies and optimizing operations.
I aim to empower CEOs to tackle scaling challenges, ensuring growth is ambitious yet achievable.

Besides the science of sales and operations, I advocate for a strong, people-centric culture, prioritizing client needs and employee satisfaction to foster innovation. 

Let's connect to accelerate your growth and inspire your team.

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