Dakota is a purpose-driven sales leader at Backstop Solutions Group, specializing in the private equity and alternative investment sectors. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he holds an MBA from Michigan State University and a certificate in Alternative Investments from Harvard Business School Online.
Outside of work, Dakota is a family man who recently completed his MBA while navigating life with his wife and three children. He values his role as a husband and father, considering his wife his "anchor" and crediting his family for their collective success.
Unique fact: Dakota acquired his first business at the age of 21 and successfully sold it for double the purchase price after just 18 months of operation.
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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
VP - GTM
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview
How Dakota shows up
Slow To Decisions
Good Listener
Diplomatic
They are courteous and respectful but practical. They are willing to make long-term decisions. They like following the process even if it takes time to reach any conclusion.
Priorities
Topics Dakota cares about
Private Market Solutions
His current role is Director of Institutional Sales for Private Equity, Real Estate, & Venture, focusing on SaaS solutions for the alternative investment industry.
Empowered Team Building
He is dedicated to building healthy and empowered teams to facilitate business growth, having previously led a team of 30 across three business units.
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Career
Work history
1-2024
VP - GTM
Alias Intelligence
1-2024
Vice President of Sales
Alias Intelligence
1-2022 - 12-2023
Director, Institutional Sales - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Backstop Solutions Group
9-2019 - 12-2021
Group General Manager
Bullseye Group
6-2015 - 10-2019
Telecommunications & IT Manager - Captain
United States Marine Corps
In the press
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