René Grossrieder, MBA

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Benchmark International · Tampa, Florida, United States

Sep 2025 – Present(8 mos)

I am responsible for ~ 100-person deal origination team that includes business development, field sales, partnerships, advisory and demand marketing. Specializing in the sale of mid-market companies, our transaction teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers—whether local or international—through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach.

Fractional CRO, Investor and Board Member

ChartLamp · San Diego, California, United States

Dec 2023 – Present(2 yrs 5 mos)

Helped guide early-stage product development and market validation for a MedTech SaaS platform. Supported fundraising and GTM development during launch. ● Advised MVP and go-to-market plan, resulting in successful first customer acquisition in Q1 2025 ● Drove investor readiness and pitch development in early-stage growth

Principal - CRO

Full Circle Strategies · Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

Dec 2023 – Present(2 yrs 5 mos)

Management Consulting.

Fractional CCO

ePeople AI · Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

Nov 2024 – Mar 2025(5 mos)

Management Consulting.

Senior Vice President, Global Sales

Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) · San Diego County, California, United States

Mar 2015 – Feb 2024(9 yrs)

Joined TSIA during a pivotal phase and scaled the entire revenue operation into a high-growth, enterprise-focused engine. I built a globally distributed sales org, introduced AI-driven sales operations, and created a repeatable model for growth across multiple verticals and geographies. ● Scaled ARR from $9.3M to over $45M, delivering over $63M in new business revenue ● Sustained 19.1% CAGR over nine years ● Increased average deal size by 329% with cross-sell and premium value packaging ● Expanded global sales org from 8 to 30+, including VP, Directors, AEs, RevOps, and SDRs ● Spearheaded international expansion, leading to 1,325% growth in global ARR ● Built proprietary forecasting and discovery systems, improving forecast accuracy to within 5–8% ● Reduced discounting from 23.67% to 6.65% by deploying value-selling methodologies ● Boosted productivity by 266.39% through AI and analytics integration

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing (MIR3 Software)

Crisis24 · San Diego County, California, United States

Apr 2009 – Apr 2014(5 yrs 1 mo)

Took ownership of the company’s revenue engine, building a global go-to-market motion that not only elevated brand value but also delivered exponential growth. Played a critical role in positioning the business for acquisition while scaling channel and direct sales success. ● Increased enterprise revenue by 171.8% to over $25M ● Achieved 449% YoY growth in channel revenue with redesigned GTM and enablement ● Scaled partner ecosystem to 116+, including top tech giants and integrators ● Elevated brand to Gartner MQ top-right quadrant and Deloitte Fast 500 recognition ● Built a global marketing engine, increasing lead growth by 600% and qualification rates ● Drove European GTM to profitability within six months

Vice President, North American Sales and Global Marketing (Twisted Pair Solutions)

Motorola Solutions

2006 – 2007(1 yr)

Led a successful rebrand and demand-generation overhaul during a critical growth window. Elevated the company’s partner strategy and digital presence, supporting industry recognition and driving a rapid spike in inbound growth and partner engagement. ● Generated 1,161 new inbound leads within six months post-rebrand ● Drove a 241.9% increase in channel revenue within five months ● Added strategic partners, including Lockheed, Unisys, and Nortel ● Earned Red Herring Top 200 and Ernst & Young recognition for leadership and growth

Vice President, North American Sales

Teradata Applications (DecisionPoint Applications)

2002 – 2005(3 yrs)

Brought in to lead a turnaround during a period of operational instability. Rebuilt sales performance, created strategic momentum, and helped position the company for acquisition while exceeding sales targets consistently. ● Revitalized an underperforming sales team to exceed quota for two consecutive years ● Initiated and led strategic relationships that contributed to the company's acquisition ● Completed two executive programs at Stanford to strengthen leadership impact