Michael Nogen

Co-founder and General Partner

2018

Overton Venture Capital (www.overtonvc.com) is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in transformative brands and services meeting the challenges and opportunities of today’s rapidly evolving consumer and employee. We're particularly interested in companies that layer technology over daily life transforming how the real world works. We act not only as investors, but as partners, bringing our significant talent and operational capabilities to help our portfolio companies grow. For more information, please visit: www.overtonvc.com

Executive In Residence

2022

Serving as an Executive in Residence at NYU's Stern School of Business for graduate students.

Principal, Consultant

2017

Providing strategic guidance, operational support and business acumen to help retail and consumer-focused startups build their brands and grow their business. Focus & Interests: Identifying and accelerating revenue through operating strategy, brand marketing, growth and loyalty, and business development. I like solving problems and helping clients scale.

Advisor

2018 - 2019

BINTO is a digitally native women’s health company that connects women to health professionals and over-the-counter health products using data analytics and a telehealth platform.

Retail Strategy & Content Lead (Consultant)

2017 - 2017

Short-term project for venture-backed Shoptalk, a bi-annual event for retail and ecommerce innovation. Developed Mar'18 conference agenda and recommended session content focusing on the most important trends, technologies, and business models shaping how consumers discover, shop and buy.

VP, Finance & Strategic Planning

2015 - 2017

Led newly consolidated function to strengthen organizations's strategic, operational and financial planning and marketing processes.

E-Commerce Strategy Consultant (short-term project)

2015 - 2015

Director, Global Brand Strategy

2013 - 2015

Partnered with Brand President, CFO and cross-functional leadership teams to shape and lead full scope of growth strategy identification and execution. * GO-TO-MARKET PLANNING: Identified growth opportunities through in-depth market analysis, competitive and consumer insights, and new/existing channels and geographies. Developed 3-year category growth and action plans to gain +$xxxM in sales through new and expanded categories, product extensions, and 3rd party product. * GLOBAL EXPANSION: Developed international "value" channel growth strategy, with $xxM in projected revenue. Conducted deep-dive research on consumers, competition, pricing, real estate, e-commerce, regulations, and brand positioning. Defined and presented operating models required to support geographic expansion.

Senior Consultant

2011 - 2013

Strategy and operations consultant in Kurt Salmon’s Consumer Products Group (now Accenture). * Partnered with multibillion-dollar apparel and grocery retailers on key strategic initiatives including operations improvement, inventory productivity, business transformation and growth strategies

Business Development Strategy Associate

2010 - 2011

** Full-time consulting engagement while pursuing Executive MBA ** * GO-TO-MARKET PLANNING: Performed due diligence on $xM asset investment in speciality chocolate manufacturer. Upon deal close, created sales plan to transform seasonal business to an all-year supplier, growing sales +33%