After moving to Chicago in the mid 80s, Stuart played key roles in a number of the area’s most successful and innovative new company and product/service launches - in industries as diverse as consumer electronics, software, professional services, CPG, industrial products, and loyalty/rewards. 

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Stuart’s career includes being Senior Writer/AsiaPacific for Saatchi&Saatchi and on their Worldwide New Business team, the President of Holiday Heroes Foundation, running a multi-million dollar marketing firm, and launching two tech start-ups. He was also head chef at steak house.

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At LargerPond Consulting, Stuart works with growing small businesses that need growth strategies and embedded senior leadership for one or more of their revenue functions (sales, marketing and customer success).

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Personal Details 

• B.A. English/Psychology from Vassar College 

• Graduate work at School of Visual Arts, NYC 

• Former member of Hyde Park Angels (HPA); Chaired their Consumer Group for four years – during the time HPA brought in Simple Mills.

• Senior Leadership Team member for four companies

• On four corporate and one not-for-profit boards

• Writes novels, short stories, and children’s stories (visit www.StuartStories.com)