Richard Bliss is a well-known executive communications manager and Social Media Coach with a vast experience working with startups and high-growth technology companies across EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice who helps executives and sales teams build their platforms and feel comfortable with social media, promoting them to reach their audience effectively. Richard has expertise in defining brand vision and strategies, building high-caliber Social Selling Sales Teams, and execution of tactical programs to drive demand generation, new revenue, and increase brand awareness. He has written the book "Stealing the Show" in 2012, a collection of most-requested marketing advice, and is considered an expert in crowdfunding. Richard has served as Director of Executive Communications at Veeam Software, Architect Executive Social Media at NetApp, and Senior Vice President, Global Marketing at GWAVA. He has been the Captain of Artillery in the Army National Guard and has significant experience in defining GTM strategy, Partner alliance development/channel marketing, search campaigns, social media campaigns, and corporate messaging. Richard Bliss is passionate about what drives corporate success, and all his experience has allowed him to focus on the global market while leveraging local diversity.