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Jeff Grimes

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Sr. Manager - Global Startup Team at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

Jeff Grimes is a Senior Manager on the AWS Global Startup Team, specializing in go-to-market strategies and building partnerships. With a background as a VP of Sales and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, he focuses on enabling startup success, particularly with companies in the Generative AI space.

An alumnus of the University of Washington, where he studied Economics, Jeff has a keen interest in fostering innovation. While his personal hobbies are not publicly detailed, his professional life is centered around the dynamic and fast-paced world of tech startups, indicating a passion for cutting-edge technology and business growth.

Jeff was recognized as the Sales Manager of the Year in 2012, highlighting his long-standing excellence and leadership in the sales domain.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Sr. Manager - Global Startup Team
Job Level
Middle
Location
Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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Startup Partnerships
He repeatedly emphasizes building and earning trust with startup partners and is a key figure in the annual AWS Startup Partner Summit.
Generative AI
His team is actively hiring talent passionate about Generative AI, aiming to work with the best GenAI startups on the planet.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Sr. Manager - Global Startup Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
12-2019 - 2-2022
Manager - Startup GTM Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
10-2018 - 12-2019
Business Development Leader - Startups
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
12-2016 - 9-2018
VP Sales
Azuqua
8-2015 - 12-2016
Director Sales
Azuqua
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Education
2004 - 2008
Economics
University of Washington
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