Blake Williams

Head of Ecosystem GTM @SalesAi | 2 exits | Army Veteran πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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SalesAiex-Business Evolutionex-Goplay

Founder, operator, AI systems architect, and former venture partner with a track record of driving measurable value creation across 50+ SaaS and enterprise companies. I’ve built and sold AI platforms, scaled Ampfactor to

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5M ARR bootstrapped, delivered $200M+ in influenced pipeline, and partnered directly with C-suite teams inside PE-backed portfolios to execute transformation and accelerate growth. As a Venture Partner at Digital Intent’s $40M venture studio and Founder Equity fund, I worked with CEOs, CROs, and product leaders to diagnose bottlenecks, redesign operating models, and deliver portfolio-level transformation plans across recurring revenue, marketplaces, services, and B2B SaaS. Most recently, I built Demandi, an AI-native, multi-agent content intelligence and ABM platform. I designed agentic workflows, advanced preprocessing pipelines, and AI retrieval systems that automated GTM and operational tasksβ€”ultimately leading to a successful acquisition. This experience accelerated my passion for embedding AI into value creation plans and helping funds build portfolio-wide AI capabilities that improve efficiency, speed, and enterprise value. I operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and AI-enabled transformationβ€”translating complex problems into scalable operating models that deliver measurable outcomes. I thrive inside PE-backed environments where cross-functional leadership, disciplined execution, and modern AI leverage drive top-line growth and operational excellence.

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. PARTNEROPTIMIZER,JOB
    1. Investor
      4Y
  2. CROSSBEAMJOB
    1. Strategic Advisor
      2Y 7M
  3. SALESAIJOB
    1. Head of Partnerships & Eco…
      4M
  4. DEMANDI.JOB
    1. CEO & Co-founder (IP acqui…
      1Y 5M
  5. NUONJOB
    1. Partner GTM Advisor
      5M
  6. AMPFACTORJOB
    1. Founder & CEO (acquired)
      3Y 7M
  7. MANIFOLDJOB
    1. Managing Dir
      1Y 4M
  8. FOUNDER EQUITYJOB
    1. Venture Partner
      1Y 4M
  9. GOPLAYJOB
    1. Advisor
      1Y 3M
  10. BUSINESS EVOLUTIONJOB
    1. Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
      1Y 4M
    2. Data Science VP
      9M
    3. VP of BD
      1Y 1M
    4. Head of Product
      11M
    5. Dir Business Process Impro…
      2Y 4M

Time in market 14Y 1MOpen 3Closed 11Stints 14

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  1. Job: Business Evolution β€” Vice President of Business Development Β· 2015-10 – 2016-11
  2. Job: Business Evolution β€” Data Science Vice President Β· 2016-12 – 2017-09
  3. Job: PartnerOptimizer, Inc. β€” Investor Β· 2022-08 – present
  4. Job: Goplay β€” Advisor Β· 2018-09 – 2019-12
  5. Job: Manifold β€” Managing Director | Venture Studio | Transformation & Growth Β· 2019-01 – 2020-05
  6. Job: Business Evolution β€” Head of Product Β· 2014-11 – 2015-10
  7. Job: Business Evolution β€” Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Β· 2017-09 – 2019-01
  8. Job: Ampfactor β€” Founder & CEO (acquired) Β· 2020-05 – 2023-12
  9. Job: Founder Equity β€” Venture Partner | Portfolio Operations & Value Creation Β· 2019-01 – 2020-05
  10. Job: Business Evolution β€” Director Business Process Improvement Β· 2012-07 – 2014-11
  11. Job: Crossbeam β€” Strategic Advisor Β· 2024-01 – present
  12. Job: Demandi.co β€” CEO & Co-founder (IP acquired) Β· 2024-02 – 2025-07
  13. Job: SalesAi β€” Head of Partnerships & Ecosystem Revenue GTM Β· 2026-04 – present
  14. Job: Nuon β€” Partner GTM Advisor Β· 2024-03 – 2024-08

Skills

AI Systems IntegrationValue Creation StrategyPortfolio OperationsPrivate EquityStrategic PartnershipsEnterprise Software SalesComplex SalesAffiliate MarketingBrand ActivationContent RepurposingSocial SellingPartner Growth StrategyBusiness Transformation LeadershipRevenue Operations (RevOps)Automation & Workflow OptimizationAI Systems & Automation IntegrationValue Creation & Transformation LeadershipGo-To-Market Strategy & Commercial AccelerationPortfolio Operations & C-Suite AdvisoryStrategic Execution & Operating Model Design

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