Kevin Samson

GTM Mistral AI

Mistral AIex-New Relic, Inc.ex-Nissan Motor Corporation

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My decade-plus journey through Salesforce, New Relic, Lacework, Grafana, and Snowflake has built more than just sales expertise—it's created a unique understanding of how enterprise technology adoption transforms entire industries.

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Now, as Founder of FinData Collective, I've assembled a network of C-level and VP-level financial services executives who shape technology decisions across the sector. What makes me different: While others sell to executives, I build communities that connect them. FinData Collective has become the premier forum where financial services leaders collaborate on data strategy, creating pipeline and partnerships that benefit the entire ecosystem. Proven Leadership Track Record: - Community Building:Founded FinData Collective - connecting 200+ C-level/VP financial services executives - Generated quality pipeline through strategic networking and thought leadership - Built industry influence beyond traditional sales metrics Revenue Excellence: - 115%+ quota achievement as Peak Performer at Salesforce, NewRelic, Snowflake - FSI specialist at Snowflake, transforming how banks approach data strategy - Cross-platform expertise spanning observability, security, analytics, and data cloud Strategic Vision: - AI-ready sales professional understanding intersection of AI and financial services - Network-driven growth philosophy that scales beyond individual performance - Community leadership skills proven through successful platform creation 2026 Leadership Vision As AI transforms enterprise sales, the most successful leaders will be those who combine deep industry relationships with strategic technology understanding. My unique combination of multi-platform experience, proven community building, and C-level financial services network positions me to lead AI sales organizations targeting enterprise markets. Ready to bring this approach to your AI organization: ✓ Build and lead high-performance sales teams in emerging AI markets ✓ Leverage established C-level networks for strategic partnerships and pipeline ✓ Drive go-to-market strategies for AI solutions in regulated industries ✓ Scale community-driven sales approaches that create sustainable competitive advantages Core Philosophy: The future of enterprise sales isn't just about products—it's about building ecosystems where customers, partners, and vendors collaborate to solve complex business challenges. AI amplifies this approach. Currently building FinData Collective while preparing for AI sales leadership opportunities in 2026