John Kundtz

I can help you build trusting relationships with your customers while building better sales pipelines and closing more deals. As one of the only people in the world to plant design thinking as part of the sales process for billion-dollar technology deals, I have translated my experiences into a customer-centric innovative approach that will transform the way you can to your customers and clients. Nothing surprises me after weathering more than 30 years' worth of sea change and disruptive shifts. My stories from the field will empower any burgeoning entrepreneurs to deepen their design thinking practice and any naysayer to give it a second look. I am an angel investor, business development advisor, and mentor for several entrepreneurs and startups. In addition, I serve as a non-executive director for various not-for-profits and, during the day, perform my duties as an information technology "retired" IBM sales executive. Enabled by my learner's mindset and commitment to curiosity, I have been able to navigate the constantly changing landscape of modern business. I have led global sales efforts from Austin, Texas, to Dubai, to South Africa, to the United Kingdom — traveling by jet plane, the Eurostar, and Uber. As a self-proclaimed "Digital Nomad," you may find me, in my spare time, trekking in Nepal, visiting major league baseball parks, cataloging craft beer, interviewing podcast guests, or rocking out to live musical acts touring throughout the country.