Dominic Pride

Dominic Pride is a seasoned strategist with a wealth of experience in business development, marketing, and operations across various industries. He has an impressive background, with a Master of Arts in History from the prestigious University of St. Andrews, and a solid track record of success in driving growth and innovation for startups, global corporations, and consulting firms alike.

Before launching his current venture, Upstart, a breakthrough strategy firm, Pride served as the VP of Global Growth at Company Cue, where he helped the company expand into new markets and find new revenue streams. Prior to that, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at Skute, an advisor to Smile Machine, and an innovation consultant at Digitaslbi.

Pride's career also includes executive positions such as Regional Business Development Director, UK and MEA at Fjord, a senior consultant at Jawbone, and advisor at various startups including Seedcamp. He has also held positions in content and music industries, such as Head of Market Development, Music at Orange, Music Channel Manager at World Online, and International Music Editor at Billboard.

Throughout his career, Pride has built an extensive network of professionals, with a reputation for being a strategic thinker, problem solver, and mentor. His knowledge and expertise in marketing, business development, and operations make him a sought-after advisor and consultant for startups, corporations, and VCs. As a avid believer in breaking free from traditional strategies, Pride's motto in business is to never waste time on safe but pointless strategies, and he enjoys connecting with people with whom he has worked before.