Commercialization & Growth Strategy Executive Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: A Director or VP-level Commercialization, Strategy, Product Innovation, Business Development, or Strategic Partnerships leader with a mid-sized or large food, beverage, ingredient, restaurant technology, distribution, or B2B SaaS organization looking to accelerate growth, commercialization efforts, and operational scalability.

IN LOCATION: Currently based in Naples, FL. Prefers a remote position but is open to travel for the right opportunity and willing to support organizations nationally.

PROFILE:
A strategic operator and commercialization leader who thrives at the intersection of engineers and operators, helping organizations bridge the gap between innovative ideas and practical execution. With more than 20 years of experience spanning foodservice, food manufacturing, restaurant technology, supply chain, venture-backed startups, and B2B SaaS, Vincenzo offers a rare blend of operational expertise, financial acumen, commercialization strategy, and growth leadership.

He has advised startups, led commercialization initiatives, supported fundraising and capital formation efforts, optimized procurement and supply chain operations, and helped organizations successfully bring products to market while improving scalability and adoption.

What truly differentiates this candidate is his operator-first mindset. He understands that successful innovation isn’t about forcing customers to change the way they work; it’s about integrating solutions into existing workflows to reduce friction and accelerate adoption. Whether partnering with executive leadership, product teams, investors, or operators, he excels at translating strategic vision into measurable business results and sustainable growth.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 20+ years of experience spanning foodservice, hospitality, food manufacturing, restaurant technology, supply chain, B2B SaaS, and venture-backed startups.
– Extensive expertise in commercialization, product strategy, procurement, inventory management, strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and go-to-market execution.
– Founded and advised multiple startups while supporting fundraising efforts, commercialization initiatives, and operational scaling.
– Evaluated more than 100 investment opportunities across restaurant technology, supply chain, food manufacturing, and emerging brands.
– Successfully helped commercialize innovative food and beverage concepts through strategic partnerships and market expansion initiatives.
– Led strategic planning for investor relations, capital formation, financial modeling, and business growth. Deep understanding of distributor networks, GPOs, procurement systems, foodservice operators, and supply chain optimization.
– Built partnerships across manufacturers, distributors, operators, investors, hospitality groups, and technology providers.
– Experienced translating operational realities into product strategies that reduce workflow friction and accelerate adoption.
– Proven ability to improve forecasting, inventory controls, cash flow management, and overall business performance through strategic planning and process optimization.

EDUCATION:
– Bachelor of Science in Finance & Decision Information Sciences, University of Florida Warrington College of Business
– Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, The Wharton School
– AI Essentials: Machine Learning & Governance, Stanford Graduate School of Business

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation dependent upon responsibilities, seniority level, and overall compensation package, but generally in the $150,000–$220,000 range, with equity opportunities viewed favorably where applicable.

If you are interested in speaking with this commercialization and strategy leader who:
– Can bridge the gap between operations, product development, and executive strategy
– Brings deep expertise in foodservice, supply chain, procurement, commercialization, and startup growth
– Excels at helping organizations launch, scale, and accelerate innovative products while improving operational efficiency and adoption, then…Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent