Chance Olson

Chief Strategy Officer at Podium

Chance Olson is the Chief Strategy Officer at Podium, a position he has held since January 2023. In this role, he is responsible for various strategic functions, including expansion sales, pricing and packaging, onboarding and activation, support, and overall company strategy.1 2

Professional Background

Prior to becoming Chief Strategy Officer, Olson served as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Strategy and Customer Experience at Podium from April 2022 to January 2023, and as EVP of Strategy and Business Operations from May 2019 to April 2022. His responsibilities in these roles included managing revenue operations, pricing strategies, and product strategy.1 4

Before joining Podium, Olson was the VP of Strategy and M&A at Pluralsight, where he played a key role in executing a significant $170 million acquisition of GitPrime. His earlier experience includes working as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led teams focused on growth strategy and operational improvements for Fortune 500 companies.2 3

Education

Olson holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University.1 2

Location

He is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.1

Highlights

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Experience

Chief Strategy Officer at Podium since January 2023

EVP of Strategy and Customer Experience at Podium, EVP of Strategy and Business Operations at Podium, VP of Strategy and M&A at Pluralsight, Chief of Staff to the CEO at Pluralsight, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Bachelor of Science (BS) from Brigham Young University