Xavier Russo
Entrepreneur, strategy consultant, and all-round-nice-guy. Caught the startup bug at RedBubble, and recently launched my own venture SoftwareShortlist
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Living The Dream |
| Website: | http://www.softwareshortlist.com |
| Industries: | Computing, Entertainment, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Sports |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Italian, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Writing |
| Location: | Melbourne |
| Groups: | MBSEC - Melbourne Business School Entrepreneurship Club |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding team mates, Getting press, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup |
FEATURED STARTUP
Software Shortlist
Software Shortlist
Software Shortlist is an innovative online platform that helps small businesses to compare, select and buy the right business software for their specific needs.
- Startup type: Company
- Status: Active
- Stage: Beta
FULL BIO
Keeping busy as a co-founder of SoftwareShortlist, consultant/business manager at RocheMartin, occasional blogger at LatentFuture.com, and proud dad.
Led the marketing team at Aussie startup RedBubble.com, an online art gallery and social network.
Strong background in strategy consulting with Booz & Co. and Gemba Group.
MBA from Melbourne Business School, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Arts (in Italian and Philosophy).
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | SoftwareShortlist |
| Position: | Co-Founder |
| Time period: | August 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Co-founded the business with Craig Westcott. Spent nearly 18 months in the planning and development stage, and launched the beta version in February 2009. My focus is on strategy and marketing, while Craig takes the lead on IT, sales and people. |
| Employer: | Latent Future |
| Position: | Freelance consultant |
| Time period: | July 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Worked on various projects with my own clients, as well as for established firms such as Partners in Performance and Gemba Group. Currently working with emotional intelligence firm RocheMartin as their Business & Marketing Manager. |
| Employer: | Gemba Group |
| Position: | Manager, Business Strategy |
| Time period: | April 2004 - July 2006 |
| Description: | Led the business strategy division of this unique sports, media and entertainment agency. Worked on critical business issues for leading sporting clubs and organisations, as well as helping major brands get more out of their sponsorship strategies. |
| Employer: | Booz & Co. |
| Position: | Consultant / Snr Consultant |
| Time period: | January 2000 - September 2002 |
| Description: | Worked on various strategic projects at top-tier management consulting firm Booz & Co. (previously known as Booz Allen & Hamilton). |
PUBLICATIONS
| Papers: | "Enhancing Corporate Governance Through Diversity", ESADE MBA Business Review, 2003. |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Soccer |
| Awards: | John Clemenger Memorial Prize for graduating top of the MBA class at Melbourne Business School in 2004
MBS Class of 1968 Scholarship Numerous awards and scholarships at the University of Melbourne Australian Students Prize for VCE Results |
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Software Shortlist
Software Shortlist is an innovative online platform that helps small businesses to compare, select and buy the right business software for their specific needs.
Xavier's Contacts (4)
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Craig Westcott
Entrepreneur, strategist, senior manager and sales expert. Passionate about start-ups.
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Gregory Green
Computer Engineering graduate from University of Evansville. Currently pursuing MBA at University of Melbourne, and working as Senior Technical Consultant at Ingenuity Associates.
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