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⚖️The right amount of HR at the right time⚖️ In today's market, a strong product isn't enough. You need a high-performing team with the right talent, strategy, and motivation. That's where Amplēo HR comes in. We understand that businesses don't always need full-time HR, so we provide *the right amount of HR at the right time*. From streamlining operations to driving growth, we partner with you to deliver the expertise you require, precisely when you need it.

Lauren Culbertson

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Product and Customer Marketing Leader

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Results-driven Account Executive at Pegasystems specializing in enterprise software solutions. I help institutions leverage cutting-edge technology to drive digital transformation and enhance customer experiences. My expertise lies in partnering with organizations to: • Streamline operations through intelligent automation and process optimization • Enhance customer engagement with AI-powered personalization • Accelerate digital transformation initiatives • Ensure regulatory compliance while improving operational efficiency At Pegasystems, I work closely with leaders to implement solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. My approach combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to understanding each institution's unique challenges and goals. Passionate about helping institutions modernize their operations and stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape.

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I'm passionate about leading growth-oriented technology businesses. During my 16 year tenure at Blackbaud, we grew from $90 million in revenue to over $700 million. I have led great teams, building a consulting services business from scratch and leading our enterprise business to achieve annual revenue growth rates of 20%. I have also managed our corporate development team identifying and executing on initiatives that have expanded our addressable market and strengthened our product portfolio. Prior to joining Blackbaud, I founded one software company, and played key leadership roles in two others. The first of these, Sales Technologies, was founded by associates of mine at McKinsey and proved to be a great learning experience as we built a $50 million software business that pioneered sales force automation and built a strong franchise in the pharmaceutical industry. I love working with highly energized teams that can be customer-focused, creative, aggressive and persistent. Blackbaud has been a fabulous journey for me, one that I feel privileged to have been a part of. Recently, I also took on a different type of role when I joined the board of a construction software company. Their investor, Pamlico, had brought together funding and a strong vision to create an exciting opportunity. As the independent board member, I have enjoyed being able to bring some outside thinking and contacts from my network to help them more quickly realize their goals. I then joined Pamlico's Advisory Board and in addition to evaluating investment opportunities have served/serve as an independent director with four cloud software portfolio companies. Personally, I am blessed to have a loving wife and two great kids that are pursuing their passions. I am very active in the local non-profit community and continue to pursue ways to strengthen this important part of the Charleston community. I have interests in pretty diverse areas including sailing, cruising, diving, travel, tennis and reading.

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I’m a tech executive and entrepreneur passionate about growing businesses, building high-performing teams, and delivering value for customers. Over the past 20+ years I’ve built and led post-sales customer success, services, support and account management teams across a range of companies—from bootstrapped startups to publicly traded enterprises, $1M to $600M in ARR. My expertise lies in driving customer retention, expansion, and channel-led growth.

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Chief Operating Officer at OpenRouter. Building the largest AI inference marketplace on earth. Formerly CTO (and co-founder/board member) of Grove Collaborative.

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An energetic self-starter with a proven track record for creating GTM & Marketing Strategies in web3, blockchain, media, entertainment & tech verticals. An analytical-minded, innovative marketer who thrives in working multiple projects in a fast-paced setting across many teams. -6+ years leadership & marketing in the Blockchain, Crypto, and NFT vertical -15+ years exp building roadmaps for clients within the Tech & Entertainment verticals Marketing for 100+ bands, tv shows, movies, tours, etc. Received numerous gold and platinum awards from artists for our work helping them reach 500,000 / 1,000,000 records sold - Disturbed, Pantera, Static-X, Slayer, Judas Priest & more NFT drops - assisted with Barbie x Balmain, Topps Mars Attacks, Serj Tankian "Not for Touching - The Intangible Composition", NFT Dungeons, and more. Digital Collectibles - Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Turtles, Manchester City FC, Newcastle United FC, SpongeBob SquarePants Facilitated and created the OFFICIAL Dime Memorial Bracelet in honor of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot

Michael R. Leaver

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Energetic and engaged professional who embodies the meaning of giving to others. My ultimate goal in life is to have my own philanthropic foundation but until I achieve that I wish to continue helping others by working to advance the greater good of humanity. Positions in grant-making, philanthropy (fundraising) and adult-education inspire me.

Brendan Giberson

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Full stack Engineer @ Kintsu

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Blackbaud is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good