Lona Alia

SafetyWing

Build & Scale Revenue channels. 

• Built our B2B SaaS sales team from Zero to One by defining the appropriate growth strategy. Recruited 
   the team at all levels (SDR to VP of sales). Grew the team from 0 - 13 members in 9 months. 
• Helped Scale our revenue from $5M ARR to $45M ARR. 
• Built Partnerships team from 0 to 110 partners and over $1.5M in Revenue Attribution.

Head of Revenue

500 Startups

Mentor startup founders on: 
1. Building & Scaling Revenue Channels. 
2. Go to Market Strategy.
3. Build and scale direct B2B sales teams.
4. Set up Demand Generation
5. New Business Verticals
6. Talent (attract & retain top talent) 
7.  Y combinator application

Mentor

Swiss EP - Swiss Entrepreneurship Program

Supported the startup ecosystem in the Balkans as part of a global Expert-in-Residence capacity 
Built programs for emerging startup ecosystems. 
Focus included: investment readiness, internationalisation, ecosystem building, corporate involvement, business angel activity, and supporting female founders in the region.

Entrepreneur In Residence

Style Lend

•	Conceived and launched the world’s first Peer to Peer luxury fashion rental platform
•	Developed robust proprietary technology comprised of a website, mobile app, interactive styling bot and CRM platform to scale the business online, all the whilst providing a unique client experience and accruing invaluable data 
•	Powered a San Francisco & New York showroom rental / retail experience as well as over dozens of global pop-up experiences, with partners such as The Kooples, Farfetch and more.  
•	Leveraged and built vast network of targeted influencers, luxury brand ambassadors, to produce meaningful content that enriched the offline and online experience and added cache to rental as a luxury service offering 
•	Formulated a five-year plan with financial goals, developing mid and long-term strategic objectives, plans and budgets
•	Hired, trained and led a team of 10 full time and 15+ freelance employees and created an environment which fostered the growth and retention of high-caliber talent 
•	Raised more than $2m from VCs, in Silicon Valley, NY, Europe, Middle East and Asia

Founder

EU for Innovation

Help Strengthen the innovation ecosystem and boost startup creation in Albania. 

• Built linkages within the Albanian innovation ecosystem and internationally

• Mentor innovative startups

Advisor

Rendia, Inc.

HealthTech SaaS - Acquired by PatientPoint

•	Right hand manager to the Director of Sales and key advisor to the VP of international sales.  
•	Formulated sales goals, sales budgets, by evolving marketing strategies in response to market needs.   
•	Maintained the #1 sales producer ranking for the duration at company by continuously exceeding monthly targets by 125% to 150% even during challenging economic times..
•	Personally responsible for generating over $2M in sales (i.e. 50% of software revenue in a year) by successfully selling our SaaS platform to large private practices, C-Level Executives and MDs, Universities and Hospitals.
•	Chosen consistently by senior management to represent the company at all domestic and international trade shows/medical conferences in all markets (ophthalmology, optometry, and ENT [ear, nose & throat]) due to guaranteed high performance and strong networking abilities. 
•	Led team in reaching 99% of their quota each year. 
•	Sold to Hospitals, Universities and Private Practices in EMEA, North America, South America and Asia.

Regional Sales Director

Procter & Gamble

-Developed Successful Street Marketing Campaigns 
-Identified and reached idea target audiences for various brands under Procter & Gamble 
-Conducted effective market research 
-Increased brand awareness and sales
-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Marketing Specialist

Revenue Leader | Y combinator Founder | Remote Work Expert | Digital Nomad Family

Venture Backed Y combinator founder YC W14.  I’m a top-performing revenue leader with a background in startup  marketing, sales & demand generation. 

I’m a founder that has build products, companies and revenue channels from $0 to $45M ARR. 

Advisor to Startups and EU for Innovation.  Future of Work Thought Leader.

Build & Scale Revenue channels. 

• Built our B2B SaaS sales team from Zero to One by defining the appropriate growth strategy. Recruited 
   the team at all levels (SDR to VP of sales). Grew the team from 0 - 13 members in 9 months. 
• Helped Scale our revenue from $5M ARR to $25M ARR. 
• Built Partnerships team from 0 to 110 partners and over $1.5M in Revenue Attribution.

Miami University

Product Management
I developed and teach a comprehensive product management course that bridges academic theory with current industry practice. The curriculum emphasizes growth-driven product strategy through hands-on work with real tools and deliverables that mirror what students will encounter in actual PM roles.
Students work with AI-powered prototyping platforms like Loveable and Bolt to rapidly iterate on product concepts, learning to leverage modern development tools that are reshaping how product teams build and test ideas. The course covers the full product lifecycle—from customer acquisition and retention strategies to monetization frameworks—grounded in data analysis and systematic experimentation.
Rather than theoretical case studies, students produce actual artifacts: feature specifications, growth models, competitive analyses, and working prototypes. This approach ensures they graduate with both strategic frameworks and practical experience applying them to solve real product challenges.
Digital Analytics
I created a digital analytics course focused on developing critical thinking skills for interpreting e-commerce, social media, marketing, and product metrics. The curriculum moves beyond tool proficiency to emphasize which metrics actually matter and how to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
Students learn Tableau for data visualization, but the emphasis is on storytelling—translating analysis into clear recommendations that drive business decisions. Course materials include video lectures, podcast discussions with practitioners, and assignments built around real business scenarios and actual data patterns.
The goal is straightforward: teach students to navigate information overload, identify signal in the noise, and present findings that influence strategy. They leave the course able to design analytics frameworks, not just run reports.

Instructor, Product Management & Digital Analytics

Independent Consultant

🚀 Strategic Advisor to Start-ups, Investors, and Entrepreneurs: Provided expert guidance to early-stage start-ups, investors, and entrepreneurs, driving growth and success. Services included competitive analysis, pitch deck creation, strategic decision-making, strategy stress-testing, financial modeling, market research, market surveys, innovation, business design, and design thinking.

🔍 Lean Startup and Business Model Expert: Leveraging Lean Startup principles and Lean Analytics, I assisted clients in refining their business models and value propositions. Utilized tools such as the Business Model Canvas to optimize strategies and managed by metrics that matter.

📊 Analytics and Profitability Analysis: Worked closely with small businesses to unlock growth opportunities through data-driven insights. Conducted strategic pilots and testing, analyzed business profitability, and provided sales coaching to drive revenue growth.

Senior Consultant

Stellar Elements

🌐 Global Social Media video sharing community Redesign:
Revitalized a global social community by crafting an immersive platform for creating and sharing unique content online. Through user-centric design and market insights, I drove engagement and facilitated meaningful connections, establishing the community as a hub of creativity and collaboration.

💡 In-Store Kiosk Touchscreen Transformation:
Guided a gaming company in redesigning their in-store kiosk touchscreen experience. By conducting user research and validation testing, I optimized credit management, rewards viewing, transactions, updates, and card linking, resulting in seamless user journeys, improved customer satisfaction, and higher conversion rates.

🚀 Sports Equipment Web Presence Revamp:
Revamped the upper funnel and marketing site for a sports equipment brand, aligning it with user expectations and brand values. Leveraging data-driven insights, I crafted a visually compelling and user-friendly interface that enhanced brand perception, increased engagement, and fostered stronger brand loyalty.

🤝 Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and exceed business objectives.

Senior Product Manager

Expedia Group

🚀 Project Manager: Empowering Local Experts to Connect Guests with Amazing Experiences

🌴 Focused on activity booking in Hawaii and Florida, I led a project management role that seamlessly connected guests with unforgettable experiences. Leveraging technology, software tools, and financial analytics, I unlocked the performance of a >$500M line of business.

💡 Created E-commerce Experiences: Designed and implemented captivating e-commerce experiences that streamlined the booking process, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates.

✉️ Pre-Arrival Email Campaigns: Leveraged Salesforce Marketing Cloud to develop targeted pre-arrival email campaigns, delighting guests with personalized and timely communications, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and anticipation.

📊 Financial Performance Reporting: Utilizing Tableau, I developed comprehensive financial performance reports, enabling data-driven decision-making and providing key insights to drive revenue growth and optimize business operations.

Project Manager

Bradson Consulting

🔹 Led large-scale retail companies through successful software projects, employing waterfall and agile methodologies.

Project Manager:

👥 Oversaw a highly successful software implementation for a prominent retail company. Managed a team of multiple developers, ensuring timely delivery and customized software solutions for buying functions within enterprise resource planning.

Scrum Master:

✨ Guided the development team as a certified Scrum Master, leveraging agile methodologies to maximize efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Fostered collaboration and effective communication for iterative development.

Professional Development

🔍 Conducted a comprehensive UX study with General Assembly, enhancing my skills in user experience design and research methodologies. Stayed updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in product management through engaging workshops and training sessions.

🌟 Engaged in professional development coaching to further refine my leadership and management skills, ensuring readiness to take on new challenges and drive impactful outcomes.

🧘‍♀️ Pursued a transformative journey through Yoga Teacher Training, cultivating mindfulness, resilience, and effective communication. Embraced the opportunity to travel, gaining valuable insights from diverse cultures and experiences.

Sabbatical

Revel Consulting

At Revel, I spearheaded a team of transformation and strategy associates, driving e-commerce growth pilots and spearheading multiple digital initiatives within the marketing and sales organizations. We rapidly transformed ideas into reality, delivering exceptional customer and employee-facing applications, experiences, and campaigns within weeks.

👥 People Management:

Motivated and led a peak team of 14 individuals, conducting 1x1s, providing coaching, and conducting performance evaluations to maximize their potential.
Oversaw the hiring process, ensuring the recruitment of top-performing associates who aligned with the team's goals and objectives.
Authored statements of work, contracts, and staffing plans, ensuring smooth operations and effective resource allocation.

🚀 Program Management and Execution:

Project: Program Manager, eCommerce, and Telesales Growth Hacking Team, T-Mobile.
Built and nurtured a high-performing team of 7 individuals, swiftly launching digital products from strategy to execution within ambitious 6-week targets.
Led diverse activities, including UX surveys, creative briefs, training, launch initiatives, sales data analysis, performance optimization, and product management tasks.
Oversaw key vendor agencies and stakeholders, successfully launching major online advertising, email, and mobile marketing programs for e-commerce and telesales within a major telecommunications company.
🌐 Scaling and Optimization:

Scaled online click-to-call advertisements and facilitated seamless onboarding of call centers and data.
Implemented robust performance optimization strategies, managing crucial vendor relationships and ensuring optimal outcomes.
Throughout my tenure, I have showcased exceptional people management skills, strategic leadership, and a focus on delivering impactful results. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive growth and transformation in my next role.

Manager

Loft9

📊 Project Management and Analytics:

Led as a Project Manager and Analyst, driving successful project outcomes by effectively managing resources, timelines, and deliverables.
Acted as the Business Launch Manager for Microsoft, spearheading the international expansion of an e-commerce product licensing portal. This initiative impacted seven partners and 35 enterprise clients across Canada, the UK, and Germany.

Consultant

AT&T Interactive

📊 Business Intelligence and Analytics:
Focused on analytics for the online and mobile advertising market within local search at AT&T Interactive. Mapped and reconciled data across the company, harmonizing different business definitions for actionable insights.

🌐 Data Mapping and Reconciliation:

Analyzed and consolidated data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align data requirements with organizational objectives.
Applied advanced analytics techniques to uncover trends and opportunities in the advertising market.

MBA Intern

🌐 Global Business Services Practice:
As a Consultant within IBM's Global Business Services practice, the dynamic business consulting division, I played a vital role in driving growth and innovation. Focused on the Supply Chain Practice, specifically in consumer packaged goods distribution, I collaborated with Fortune 100 clients to deliver transformative solutions.

📊 Strategic Enterprise Software Implementations:

Consulted for prestigious Fortune 100 clients, spearheading global enterprise software implementations to revolutionize their supply chain operations.
Led diverse roles encompassing project management, testing, training, and education course creation and implementation, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies.

Experienced Product Manager | UX Design Product Consulting | Teacher of Product Management & Digital Analytics

🚀 Senior Product & Strategy Leader with 10+ years delivering digital products from concept to launch—known for turning complexity into clarity and aligning teams to ship what matters.

💡 Analytics-Driven PM: I combine user insights, data storytelling, and cross-functional leadership to design intuitive experiences that grow engagement and revenue.

🌐 Educator & Builder: As a faculty instructor in Product Management and Digital Analytics, I’ve built two full university curricula and online channels (GrizzPM, ThinkerMetrics), helping hundreds of students master modern PM practices and learn the power of data in our digital experiences and use the latest AI tools to do so.

✅ Cross-Industry Impact: From launching subscription data platforms and e-commerce sites to modernizing analytics portals, I’ve partnered with top-tier clients across the tech, travel, entertainment, and consumer goods sectors.


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