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Raphael Parker
Early stage sales consulting and woodworking
Raphael Parker is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning law, non-profit work, technology, and entrepreneurship. He is currently the Owner of Milton Studios, a consultancy focused on early-stage sales and marketing advising for startups.1
Professional Background
Raphael's career journey includes:
- Corporate Law: He worked as an attorney at Bracewell LLP in New York City for nearly 3 years.1
- Non-Profit Founder: He founded Tour for Equality, an organization focused on women's rights and anti-human trafficking.1
- Technology and Sales: Raphael held leadership positions at several tech companies, including:
- Chief Growth Officer at Newfront Insurance
- VP Sales and Head of Outreach at Segment
- Senior Account Executive at Kontagent
Current Focus
As the owner of Milton Studios, Raphael now concentrates on:
- Assisting startup founders and Go-To-Market teams with their strategies
- Advising early-stage companies, typically from seed stage up to around $10 million in revenue
- Crafting furniture as a side passion1
Education
- Doctor of Law (J.D.) from New York University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Rhetoric, Magna cum laude, from New York University
- Attended Walnut Hills High School1
Personal Philosophy
Raphael is driven by a desire to experience a variety of "lives" in a single lifetime. He finds joy in tackling new challenges and learning quickly, particularly in the early stages of business development where the expectation of failure is high and there are fewer constraints.1
Raphael Parker's unique combination of legal expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and sales leadership makes him a valuable advisor for early-stage companies navigating the challenges of growth and market positioning.1