| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Mark Thome |
VP Trading Technology | Profile |
Vijay Vardhan |
Senior Director Of Technology | Profile |
The Pipeline Group is a prominent provider of outsourced sales development solutions tailored for B2B technology companies. Founded in 2017 by Ken Jisser, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has grown to employ between 300 and 410 people. It has been recognized as one of Americas fastest-growing private companies, ranking #415 by Inc. Magazine in 2020. The company operates on a bootstrapped model, generating revenue through private equity partnerships and customer referrals, with reported revenue of $63 million. The Pipeline Group offers an SDR-as-a-Service model, which includes dedicated remote sales teams for lead generation and pipeline acceleration. Their services are supported by proprietary technology that integrates data services and CRM tools, enhancing outreach efforts. They also provide temp-to-perm solutions to help clients manage SDR attrition and offer managed services such as content creation and campaign execution. The company emphasizes high-quality talent and guarantees outcomes based on activity volume and pipeline quality, supporting over 100 active partnerships with private equity firms and technology innovators.
Tower International now AUTOKINITON! Autokiniton pursues strategic investments in respected Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Through innovative solutions and services, our subsidiaries advance the trends that define the automotive industry of today and tomorrow. In May 2018, Autokiniton was formed by KPS Capital Partners and George Thanopoulos (Autokiniton Chairman & CEO) to acquire L&W Group. L&W Group is a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings, welded assemblies, and tubular products. In September of 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of structural metal automotive components and supplier of metal stampings, welded assemblies, frame structures, and chassis structures. This merger of L&W Group and Tower International has created the No. 2 Body-In-White and vehicle-frame supplier in North America, providing value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers in the mobility industry. Our dedication to teamwork, speed, simplification, performance, and empowering our associates has made us a trusted partner to the worlds top automotive OEMs. Autokinitons legacy of operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service ensures that every project – no matter how challenging -- is in the best possible hands.
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American Business Development Corporation (ABD) helps B2B service providers build scalable, high-impact business development (BD) operations. We specialize in structuring BD strategies, aligning marketing and outreach efforts, and securing key partnerships to drive growth. Whether through a customized Business Development Plan®, implementing BD processes, or serving as an outsourced BD team, ABD ensures companies have the tools, strategy, and execution needed to expand their client pipeline and increase revenue. ABD was founded on the belief that business development is built on relationships, not automation. We dont rely on spam emails or impersonal outreach. Instead, we focus on strategic engagement, tailored messaging, and real human connections to generate high-quality leads and long-term partnerships. Our expertise spans industries such as life sciences, medical devices, professional services, and international trade, helping companies break into new markets and optimize BD functions. For companies expanding into the U.S. market, ABD provides outsourced BD solutions, acting as a dedicated U.S.-based BD team. We represent companies at key industry conferences, execute outreach on partnering platforms, conduct meetings, and manage post-conference follow-up—ensuring that warm, engaged leads are seamlessly transferred to the clients internal team. This eliminates costly international travel while maximizing business development opportunities. ABD also supports export strategies, helping companies expand into foreign markets through strategic partnerships, trade mission planning, and regulatory alignment. With over 20 years of international economic development experience, we connect businesses with high-value clients and funding opportunities through government agencies, accelerators, and industry leaders. At ABD, we dont just generate leads—we build long-term, sustainable BD operations that drive growth beyond our engagement.