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Marc Gut

Innovation Manager at National Grid

Greater Boston

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Innovation Manager

    2021

2018 - 2020

  • Operational Excellence Principal, VP

    2018 - 2020

    As part of the operational excellence team, I worked on end to end improvement projects around the enterprise. I've leveraged various methodologies ranging from lean over service design to design thinking and produce artefacts such as process maps, customer journeys, quantitative analysis to redesign processes and achieve significant savings and cost avoidance.

  • Senior Associate Consultant

    2016 - 2018

    As a member of the Corporate Strategy & Research team, I worked on strategic projects across the enterprise.

2013 - 2014

  • Founder

    2013 - 2014

    • Founded and maintained the online business and took charge of accounting, logistics, marketing and user relations • Conducted market research, developed a brand, created marketing materials and refined the marketing strategy • Managed finances of the inventory, purchasing, sales and budgeting through complex excel transactions • Awarded for outstanding customer service and doubled net investment in the third quarter

2012 - 2012

  • Strategic Finance Intern

    2012 - 2012

    Over the duration of the summer, I took on various projects at Trinity Wall Street, including developing a KPI dashboard and a strategic plan for a cemetery.

  • Student Affairs Assistant

    2010 - 2011

    Staffed student affairs front desk, answered questions and managed incoming requests.

2004 - 2010

  • Freelance Writer

    2004 - 2010

    • Composed reports and reviews about video games and trends in the digital entertainment industry • Participated in and wrote about numerous press events

2009 - 2010

  • Digital Strategy Consultant

    2009 - 2010

    • Developed business model for interactive, internet based radio station • Advised on target demographics, advertising strategy for two radio stations and held seminars on social media integration • Learned from senior management about daily operations and managing processes

  • Product Strategy Associate

    2008 - 2009

    • Presented products to international customers using PowerPoint and translated information to vendors from Chinese to English • Developed international marketing strategies and consulted on use of theme and ad placement • Restructured game play mechanics according to local markets’ preferences • Conducted complex business transactions in Chinese

2006 - 2007

  • Co-Founder

    2006 - 2007

    Together with friends, I've established a small business under Swiss law and designed and developed a device charging bag utilizing flexible solar cells and battery packs. The bag was marketed and sold both directly through a website and through retailers. Media outreach resulted in numerous pieces covering the startup by prestigious outlets.