Timothy Leedom is a former CEO, advisor, and global VP with extensive experience in business development, brand partnerships, strategic partnerships, media, marketing, and event production across various industries such as sports, education, and technology. Leedom's academic background includes a BA in Literature/Philosophy from Wake Forest University and an MA in Comparative Literature from the University of York. Leedom has worked in top positions and advised some of the biggest companies in the world, including Bern Helmets, Mountain Hub, Inc., Runkeeper, Pandora, Nike, and Reebok. Before venturing into corporate leadership, Leedom taught English and worked as an education tour consultant at EF Education First. Leedom's passion for innovation, business growth, and nurturing talent is evident in his quote, "We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do."