Hi, I'm Youssef Kalad - Board Member at Birches Health
I'm passionate about catalyzing innovation by connecting government insights with startup potential. I thrive in environments where I can bridge complex challenges with strategic vision, transforming nascent ideas into impactful realities.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Directed tech strategy for New York State, impacting millions.
Currently driving venture investments as Principal at AlleyCorp.
Can help others by advising startups on product strategy and scaling.
🚀 Career trajectory
Public Sector Leadership
Spearheaded tech and digital product initiatives as Director and Senior Advisor for New York State's Governor's Office.
✦ Public Policy
✦ Government
✦ Digital Strategy
Tech Scaling & Growth
Contributed to early-stage growth at Uber and managed global product partnerships at Google.
✦ Uber
✦ Product Partnerships
Venture Capital & Investment
Currently driving venture investments as Principal at AlleyCorp and serving on boards.
✦ AlleyCorp
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Board Roles
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Public & Private Sector Innovation
Translating policy into scalable tech solutions
✦ Directed tech and digital product strategy for NY Governor's office.
✦ Managed global product partnerships at Google.
✦ Drove early growth initiatives at Uber.
Venture Strategy & Execution
Identifying and scaling promising early-stage companies
✦ Currently a Principal at AlleyCorp, focusing on venture investments.
✦ Serve as Board Observer for Tough Leaf, guiding strategic growth.
✦ Experience in management consulting with Treacy & Company.
Product Leadership & Partnerships
Building and growing products through strategic alliances
✦ Managed global product partnerships, driving market adoption.
✦ Expertise in product strategy, roadmapping, and go-to-market.
✦ Skilled in analytics, market research, and competitive analysis.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering and partnering with innovative founders at the forefront of technology.
✦ Exploring new investment theses and emerging market opportunities.
✦ Connecting with peers to exchange insights on venture building and scaling.
I can help with
✦ Advise early-stage startups on product strategy and go-to-market execution.
✦ Share insights on navigating government technology initiatives.
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling operations and building key partnerships.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to founders working on disruptive technologies in deep tech.
✦ Connections with limited partners interested in early-stage venture funds.
✦ Connections to venture funds hiring for senior-level investors.
✦ Companies and growth-stage startups looking to bring on someone with dealmaking and partnerships experience.