Will Polese is a sales leader with a wealth of experience in driving business development in SaaS, research, advisory, and software sales. With a degree in Economics & Political Science from Pitzer College and stints at companies such as Lux Research, MarketsandMarkets, SRI International, and Xelocity, Will brings an entrepreneurial mind, change management skills, and a track record of success to the table.

He is known for his ability to identify problems and develop bespoke business solutions that lead to continuous improvement and purposefully shape the evolution of culturally aligned workforces. Will's experience in coaching teams and individuals from diverse backgrounds, running remote meetings, and training teams on go-to-market strategy has been instrumental in his ability to deliver actionable results.

In his current role as Head of Enterprise Sales, New Ventures at Udemy, Will continues to help businesses maximize their potential and open up fresh revenue streams by creating strategic roadmaps and bringing teams from multiple generations together while using his vision and experience to spot potential roadblocks that are miles ahead.