Ed Valdez, a prominent figure in the world of marketing, is making headlines for his expertise in accelerating growth and creating a sustainable competitive advantage in the industry. With a metric-driven approach, Valdez uses data to power business growth and customer experience, optimize analytics and foster innovation. Graduating from prestigious institutions such as MIT and UT Austin, Valdez boasts a strong background in technology and business strategy and has held senior-level positions at major corporations such as Sun Microsystems and Motorola. He is currently a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders, where he works closely with leadership teams to align with CEO vision and accelerate profitable growth using pinpointed digital transformation strategies. Valdez is also involved with industry organizations such as Techstars and SXSW, providing mentorship and advisory services to aspiring startups.