Colleen Pimentel

Helping People Grow Intentionally | TEDx Speaker | Author | Google Strategic Sales Executive

Belmont, California, United States5.7k followers
Googleex-Oracleex-Infovity, Inc.

For years, I believed success meant achieving More promotions.

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More recognition. More goals. More awards. After three decades in Big Tech—including Google, Oracle and others —I realized something unexpected:Achievement alone doesn't create fulfillment. Intentional growth does. That realization changed more than my career. It changed how I think about leadership, success, and the life we're building while we're busy chasing the next milestone. Today, my mission is simple:I help people grow intentionally. Whether I'm speaking to leaders, coaching executives, or partnering with organizations, I help people align their purpose, habits, and leadership so they can create meaningful, sustainable success—without sacrificing themselves along the way. Over the past 30 years, I've built trusted relationships with executive leaders, led complex strategic initiatives, and helped organizations navigate change in some of the world's most innovative technology companies. Those experiences taught me that lasting transformation rarely begins with a new strategy. It begins with becoming the person capable of creating My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations: -> Lead with greater purpose and intention -> Build habits that create lasting change -> Prevent burnout while sustaining high performance -> Navigate career transitions and personal reinvention -> Grow leaders who inspire others to do the same I'm also a TEDx Speaker and author, sharing practical ideas that help people rethink success and intentionally design what comes next. Because I believe one question matters more than all the others. Instead of asking: "What's "Ask:"Who am I becoming?" When we answer that question with intention, everything else begins to change. If you're looking for a keynote speaker, executive coach, or thought partner to help people grow intentionally, I'd love to connect

Career Timeline

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  1. GOOGLEJOB
    1. Key Account Executive, Str…
      1Y 6M
    2. GTM (GTM) Advisor - Google…
      2Y 9M
    3. GTM, Enterprise Consumer P…
      5Y 1M
    4. Startup Mentor - Google fo…
      1M
    5. Startup & Venture Capital…
      1Y 4M
  2. TED CONFERENCESJOB
    1. TEDx Speaker
      7M
  3. MCKENNA PIMENTEL CONSULTINGJOB
    1. Founder
      2Y 3M
  4. STAGE 2 CAPITALJOB
    1. Limited Partner, Stage 2 C…
      2Y 5M
  5. GTMFUNDJOB
    1. GTM
      2Y 4M
  6. TECHSTARSJOB
    1. Mentor 2023, 2024 and 2025…
      2Y 11M
  7. ORACLEJOB
    1. Enterprise High Tech Sales…
      1Y 6M
    2. Cloud Application Sales Mg…
      6Y 6M
    3. BD Dir
      4Y
    4. Principal Pre-Sales Eng
      5Y
    5. Group Mgr - Applications D…
      2Y
    6. Principal Implementation C…
      3Y
  8. INFOVITY,JOB
    1. Dir, Sales and Strategy
      1Y 4M
  9. LOEWEN GROUPJOB
    1. Support Center Mgr, Busine…
      5Y 11M

Time in market 34Y 9MOpen 13Closed 11Stints 24

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  1. Job: Google — Key Account Executive, Strategic AI and iSV · 2025-04 – present · 1y 4mo — For over six years, I've partnered with executive leaders to solve complex business challenges through data, AI, and cloud technologies. While my work centers on strategic enterprise growth, what has mattered most has never been the technology. It's helping leaders navigate change, build trust, and create lasting business impact. Throughout my career I've learned that sustainable growth—whether for organizations or individuals—begins with clarity, relationships, and intentional leadership. Areas of expertise •> Executive Relationships •> Enterprise Growth Strategy •> AI & Data Transformation •> Strategic Negotiations •> Cross-functional Leadership •> Executive Influence
  2. Job: Google — GTM, Enterprise Consumer Platform Vertical at Google Cloud... · 2020-03 – 2025-04 · 5y 1mo
  3. Job: Google — Startup Mentor - Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator · 2025-02 – 2025-03 · 1 mo — Provide GTM Mentorship and advice to early stage startups
  4. Job: Google — Startup & Venture Capital Engagement Manager: Business Development (20% role) · 2023-08 – 2024-12 · 1y 4mo
  5. Job: TED Conferences — TEDx Speaker · 2026-03 – present · 5 mo
  6. Job: Mckenna Pimentel Consulting LLC — Founder · 2024-07 – present · 2y 1mo — • Developed comprehensive revenue generation strategies including branding, positioning, lead flow, sales execution, and partnerships to accelerate business growth. • Conducted free consultations for startups to address lead generation, sales execution, and alliances to prevent failure. • Founded Mckenna Pimentel Consulting LLC in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering remote services to scale businesses.
  7. Job: Stage 2 Capital — Limited Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst · 2024-05 – present · 2y 3mo
  8. Job: GTMfund — GTM · 2024-06 – present · 2y 2mo
  9. Job: Techstars — Mentor 2023, 2024 and 2025 Cohorts · 2023-11 – present · 2y 9mo
  10. Job: Oracle — Enterprise High Tech Sales Executive · 2018-09 – 2020-03 · 1y 6mo
  11. Job: Infovity, Inc. — Director, Sales and Strategy · 2017-04 – 2018-08 · 1y 4mo
  12. Job: Oracle — Cloud Application Sales Manager, Emerging Markets · 2010-11 – 2017-05 · 6y 6mo
  13. Job: Oracle — Business Development Director · 2007-08 – 2011-08 · 4y
  14. Job: Oracle — Principal Pre-Sales Engineer · 2002-08 – 2007-08 · 5y
  15. Job: Oracle — Group Manager - Applications Development Team · 2000-08 – 2002-08 · 2y
  16. Job: Oracle — Principal Implementation Consultant · 1997-08 – 2000-08 · 3y
  17. Job: Loewen group — Support Center Manager, Business Analyst, Assistant Controller · 1992 – 1997 · 5y
  18. Job: Google — Go To Market (GTM) Advisor - Google Startups, Woman & AI Founders · 2024-01 – present · 2y 7mo
  19. School: BC Certified Managerial Accountants (CMA) — CMA, Accounting
  20. School: Certified Public Accountants of California (CPA) — CPA, Accounting
  21. School: University of California, Berkeley — Business/Corporate Communications
  22. School: Stanford Continuing Studies — Communication and Rhetoric
  23. School: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) — Business - Advanced Accounting
  24. School: templeton

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