Cameron Crain

Experience

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  Nevada Shakespeare Company

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2015

  Co-Founder and Managing Director

  • Co-founded and successfully managed a pioneering statewide professional theatre company from its inception.• Directed and produced more than 500 performances, engaging over 120,000 audience members across all 16 counties and school districts in Nevada.• Hired and managed teams consisting of 10 to 30 performers, technicians, and front-of-house personnel, ensuring seamless production execution.• Wrote and developed new works, adapting Shakespeare and other classics, and expanding the company’s repertoire. • The productions generated a substantial economic benefit of $3.6M to various communities across Nevada, contributing to their cultural enrichment and economic vitality. Show less

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  Sage Ridge School

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  Director of Development

  • Amplified Annual Fund giving consistently year over year, spearheading fundraising campaigns that accumulated $2.5M in donations.• Authored and implemented an Innovation grant, resulting in the establishment of a digital innovation lab and the introduction of the Director of Innovation position within the school.• Orchestrated 21 community building events, steering large teams of volunteers comprising parents, students, faculty, and staff, fostering a sense of community engagement and support.• Directed a strategic marketing campaign which encompassed a comprehensive rebrand of the school. This involved doubling the marketing budget and efforts, recruitment, and training of new personnel, ultimately culminating in a 25% surge in the school's applications. Show less

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  X Co

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Oversaw a leadership team of 5 Vice Presidents, directing day-to-day operations, managing the professional technology accelerator program, and strategizing long-term expansion in Reno and Las Vegas.• Spearheaded the successful raise of $3M USD in Seed funding, facilitating X Co's operations, startup investments, and accelerator program management.• Managed the deal flow pipeline, attracting over 100 early-stage US technology companies primarily focused on software solutions in FinTech, Cyber Security, Hospitality and Gaming Tech, and Distributed Ledger Tech & Blockchain.• Headed the Investment Committee, responsible for screening, diligence, and selection in collaboration with the leadership team and the board of directors comprising seven members.• Conducted three 16-week sessions of the R.E.A.L with the X Co Leadership team, accelerating nine companies with venture capital operations and providing mentoring.• Acted as the primary interface for X Co's Portfolio, managing the investor network, fostering deals with nine companies and accredited investors, and organizing annual Demo Days and special events. Show less • Co-founded the pioneering statewide technology accelerator, establishing locations in Reno (2020) and Las Vegas (2021).• Managed investor relations, conducting networking, investor diligence, communications, and logistics for the initial round of fundraising.• Directed and executed the marketing and media campaign, securing coverage in key publications and media outlets including Reno Gazette Journal, Las Vegas Review Journal, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, Face the State on Channel 2 KTVN, and Channel 8 KLAS-TV.• Established strategic partnerships at the federal, state, and regional level, collaborating with key entities such as Nevada Governor’s Economic Development (GOED), Nevada State Treasury Office, office of Senator Jacky Rosen, Economic Development Association of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Las Vegas Global Association (LVGEA), University of Nevada (UNR), and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).• Created and published the X Co newsletter, growing its audience base to 2,100 among investors and founders, featuring 98 blogs detailing X Co's events, updates, and Portfolio announcements. Show less

  • Co-Founder, President & COO

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Co-Founder, VP Marketing and Investor Relations

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
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  Vanderbilt University

  Sept 2022 - now

  Venture Acceleration Manager

  • Collaborates with the New Ventures team at the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, providing essential support to faculty and administration in conceiving, planning, launching, and managing companies aimed at commercializing intellectual property owned by Vanderbilt.• Assists the Assistant Director in supporting early-stage inventors and founding teams. Conducts internal assessments, market research, customer discovery, and focuses efforts on achieving product-market fit.• Works closely with the Director and Assistant Vice Chancellor to identify, approach, and foster relationships with Venture Capital firms aligned with early-stage technologies emerging from Vanderbilt's research and innovation.• Provides Investor Relations services for early-stage companies within Vanderbilt's Portfolio, extending support and guidance for their growth and development.• Contributes to the creation and administration of the Innovation Catalyst Fund. Supports the translation of research from Vanderbilt innovations needing proof of concept for commercial relevance, identifies nascent projects with strong potential, and initiates significant social and civic relevance. Show less

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  Mobius.ai Tech

  Jan 2024 - now

  Board Member

  Mobius-AI has developed cutting-edge technology to address the gap in fleet management for electrified transportation. Their continuously learning machine learning models can predict energy needs by considering factors like elevation, traffic, and weather. Paired with a logistics solver for future disruptions, Mobius-AI's platform optimizes charging times, delivery sequences, and route choices. The technology is adaptable to mixed fleets and offers a "what-if" analysis tool to maximize efficiency gains. Mobius-AI was developed at Vanderbilt with federal funding and has already demonstrated its potential beyond just freight applications. Show less