Pat Helmers is a tech startup consultant, business coach, and founder of Habanero Media. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University and a MS in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Pat has honed his skills and experience to help B2B companies grow their brand and authority through interview-based podcasting. As the former Vice President of Sales and Director of Business Development at Common Goal Systems Inc, and a former Technical Manager and Member of Technical Staff at Lucent Technologies and Bell Laboratories respectively, Pat brings a wealth of technical and business knowledge to his work with clients. Pat's mission is to help businesses meet and connect with important influencers in their industry, opening doors and growing networks through the power of podcasting.