Brian Gates is an experienced senior technology leader with a passion for innovation, design, technology, and leadership. He has a background in organizational leadership and computer graphics, specializing in manufacturing graphics. He has held various leadership positions, including SVP Marketing & Strategy and VP of Product Strategy at RainFocus, Director of Product Management at Instructure and Infusionsoft, and Founder/President of Design My Idea. Brian is adept at creating, growing and scaling product management and interaction design teams, driving high-performing creative teams, and cross-departmental alignment. He is highly skilled in research and design methodologies and has a keen interest in small business, entrepreneurship, CRM, marketing, SaaS, education, and software.