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Eric Westerkamp
Chief Executive Officer at CaliberMind
Eric Westerkamp is the Chief Executive Officer at CaliberMind, a B2B marketing analytics solution company.12 He is a highly experienced executive, sales leader, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of success in helping companies achieve high growth.1
Background and Education
Eric received a degree in Computer Science and Math from Virginia Tech.1 Initially, he wanted to create special effects for movies, but his career path led him to the technology sector.2
Professional Journey
Eric's professional journey includes:
- Starting his career as a software developer in an early startup1
- Co-founding QuickStream Software, one of the first Java and web-based document management products1
- Holding various roles at EasyLink Services after it acquired QuickStream, including leading product management and channel operations1
- Overseeing sales in the business messaging division at OpenText following its acquisition of EasyLink1
- Serving as EVP of Sales at FrontSteps1
- Joining CaliberMind as CEO when it was a seed-stage SaaS startup1
Experience and Expertise
Eric's diverse experience spans multiple business functions, including:
- Software development
- Product management
- Channel sales
- Direct sales
This broad range of experience has given him valuable insights into the importance of understanding trends and data for successful leadership.1
CaliberMind and Vision
At CaliberMind, Eric leads a company that focuses on helping marketers prove their impact by considering every touchpoint across an account and providing estimates of customer acquisition cost and return on marketing investment.1 Under his leadership, CaliberMind is building a system to make data easily understood and utilized.2
Eric's approach emphasizes the importance of integrating data into daily business operations, focusing on key metrics to help leaders make informed decisions and pivot when necessary.1