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Edson Greenwood
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Edson Greenwood is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Anvyl, a software startup.13 His career is characterized by a diverse blend of military service, academic achievements, and corporate leadership roles.
Military Background
Edson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2003.2 He served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, including roles as:
- Platoon Commander/Company Commander (April 2004 - January 2010)
- Marine Special Operations Team Leader at USSOCOM (February 2010 - September 2012)1
During his military service, Edson led Marines on two combat deployments to Afghanistan and one to Iraq.2
Education
- Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy (2003)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Strategy from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business (2012-2014)12
Professional Career
After leaving active duty in September 2012, Edson transitioned to the corporate world:
- Assistant Vice President - PE Finance at The Blackstone Group (June 2014 - May 2017)
- Business Operations and Strategy at Palantir Technologies (May 2017 - March 2018)1
Anvyl Career Progression
Edson joined Anvyl in June 2018 and has held several positions within the company:
- Senior Global Operations Manager (June 2018 - July 2020)
- VP Customer Success & Operations (July 2020 - November 2022)
- Senior Vice President Operations (November 2022 - May 2023)
- COO (May 2023 - Present)1
In his current role as COO, Edson leverages his extensive experience to oversee operational functions and drive the company's growth trajectory.3
Personal
Edson is a native of Philadelphia, PA.2 As of 2021, he was living in New York City with his wife and daughter2, though his LinkedIn profile now lists him as based in Los Angeles, California.1