Hi, I'm Norm Page - Investor at The Sidecar
I thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution in adtech and martech, transforming emerging technologies into market leaders. My passion is building significant value through strategic vision and operational excellence, driving successful ventures from inception to exit.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Orchestrated 3 IPOs and 7 exits, generating over $9 billion in stakeholder value.
Currently investing in and advising early-stage companies in adtech and martech.
Can help others by providing strategic investment and operational guidance for scaling tech ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Adopter in Digital Media
Began career in digital media and marketing, rapidly gaining expertise in emerging technologies like RTB and programmatic platforms.
✦ Digital Media
✦ Adtech
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Exits
Scaled multiple companies, achieving significant financial success through IPOs and strategic exits.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ IPO
✦ Exits
Strategic Investor & Advisor
Transitioned to a focus on strategic investment and advisory roles, leveraging extensive experience to guide new ventures.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Advisor
✦ Board Member
💪🏻 Superpowers
Value Creation Catalyst
Driving substantial financial outcomes through strategic ventures.
✦ Orchestrated 3 IPOs and 7 exits, generating over $9 billion in stakeholder value.
✦ Specialized in scaling revenue for early-stage adtech and martech companies.
✦ Expertise spans RTB, programmatic, and enterprise media platforms.
Adtech & Martech Pioneer
Deep expertise in the evolution of digital advertising technology.
✦ Nearly 30 years in digital media and marketing, focusing on adtech/martech since 1996.
✦ Launched global sales and business development practices for new technologies.
✦ In-depth knowledge of programmatic systems, ad serving, and audience analytics.
Strategic Operator & Investor
Leveraging operational experience to guide growth-stage companies.
✦ Proven entrepreneur with success in product-driven sales leadership.
✦ Currently investing in and advising emerging companies in the tech sector.
✦ Brings a unique blend of market insight and execution capabilities.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring innovative early-stage companies with disruptive potential in adtech and martech.
✦ Seeking opportunities to leverage my experience to accelerate growth for promising startups.
✦ Connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to share insights.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on go-to-market strategies for new technology products.
✦ Offer insights on building and scaling sales and business development functions.
✦ Share expertise in navigating the complexities of IPOs and M&A transactions.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering emerging technologies and platforms that are reshaping the media landscape.
✦ Finding unique investment opportunities in the intersection of AI, data, and marketing.
✦ Connecting with operators who have successfully scaled SaaS businesses in specific verticals.