Tony Staren

Enterprise Business Development & Strategic Partnerships | Driving Revenue Growth through C-Suite Engagement & Advisory Services

tony.staren@gmail.com 847-513-2654 LinkedIn Medium

About

I am a relationship-driven business development executive and growth strategist focused on building high-trust partnerships, navigating complex consultative sales cycles, and unlocking sustainable revenue across enterprise accounts.

With a strong foundation in economics, strategic advisory, and enterprise account management, I specialize in bridging the gap between business challenges and scalable solutions. My approach centers on deep business acumen and financial literacy - working directly alongside founders, business owners, and C-suite executives to diagnose operational bottlenecks, evaluate organizational needs, and align the right strategic resources to drive bottom-line impact.

Experience

M&A Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships

Feb 2025–Present

B. Woods & Company

Phoenix, AZ (hybrid)

  • $220M+ aggregate deal value

Director of Business Development

Jun 2023–Dec 2024

Economist Intelligence: EIU

Greater London (remote)

Business Development Manager

Dec 2021–Jun 2023

Clarivate

Chandler, AZ (hybrid)

  • $12M net-new at 500%+ of quota (Winner's Circle)

Co-Founder / Head of Growth

Aug 2018–Nov 2021

AppFirms

Phoenix, AZ (remote)

Business Development Consultant

Jul 2015–Apr 2018

EY

Greater Chicago Area

Education

B.A., Economics (Highest Honors)

University of Illinois

2010–2014