Allison Yazdian

SVP of Creator Growth and Success

2023

Responsible for the entire GTM for the company's creator business (250k+ entrepreneurs driving transaction revenue derived from $4bn plus in annual GMV). Lead several functions including creator growth, expansion/partnerships, support, success, product and content marketing, lifecycle and CRM strategy, experiential events, and salesops. Launched multiple acquisition teams within first 4 months in the business to accelerate revenue growth via sales teams as well as a refined feedback loop with product and marketing to enhance the product-led, automated experience for net new and existing creators to grow the revenue base for the business.

Member

2023

SVP and Head of Growth

2022 - 2023

Responsible for revenue growth function at Compass - department leader of a team of 125+: SDR, AE, Demand Gen, SalesOps, Sales Enablement, Upsell, Go-to-market for new products, and expansion. P&L responsibility and member of senior executive team, reporting to COO.

VP, Head of Sales, West and New Revenue

2021 - 2022

Lead a team of 75+ sales leaders and individuals in the Western US (Midwest to Hawaii) to consistent out-performance. Built and executed the go-to-market strategy for new revenue streams for the company leading a dedicated team of high performing ICs to generate high margin revenue for the company.

Managing Director (Regional VP)

2018 - 2021

Given charter to grow rapidly across markets and channels; stepped into scale and lead growth teams across several major markets at Compass. Responsible for scaling the growth organization to drive revenue and margin growth for the company. Accelerated company's revenue to reach $1bn annually in less than 6 years since company inception.

General Manager for Southern California

2017 - 2018

First GM in the market, P&L responsibility with the charter to develop the infrastructure to enable hyper-growth. Responsible for all operational functions in the region that supported the success of our customers: marketing, agent experience, sales management, IT, product training and other key areas reported up. Hired key leaders across the region; implemented scalable solutions across the region while developing a performance oriented culture. Ideated and implemented the luxury division for the region which became a national program.

Member

2022 - 2023

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Investor and Member of Operator Network

2018 - 2022

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Vice President of Sales and Operations

2012 - 2017

Initiated, built, and launched the entire go to market to acquire and engage dental base. Over five years, scaled from 0 dentists on the platform to over 120,000 leading into acqusition by Cigna. Background: Founded by internet entrepreneur Jake Winebaum, Brighter, a technology company bringing unprecedented transparency and connectivity to the healthcare industry, was backed by some of the world’s most-respected investors including Mayfield Fund, General Catalyst, and Benchmark Capital; and was acquired by Cigna in 2017. Joining the company as one of its earliest employees, Allison created, built and lead the provider sales, marketing and customer service teams, scaling the division to serve 120,000 dentists nationally.

Senior Director

2009 - 2011

Returned to the company after completing my MBA. Led the sales and marketing launch for Crimson Market Advantage (SaaS), resulting in one of the most successful launches in the company's history.

Summer Consultant

2008 - 2008

Management Consulting Intern at Top Tier Strategy Consulting Firm which was later acquired by Deloitte.

Director, New Business Development

2003 - 2007

Responsible for new business development. Initially started as inside and then moved into direct sales and sales management positions.

Associate Director

2005 - 2006