Bio:

John N. Palazza is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience.  Currently serving as the Vice President of GTM at CentML.AI, John played a key role in closing the company’s first four customers and working alongside the CEO and Board to build the company’s GTM strategy and launch its initial product offerings. Prior to CentML.AI, John served as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Vice President of Sales at cnvrg.io(acquired by Intel), where he grew the business from $0 to $1.8M ARR prior to its acquisition, co-developed the Series B fundraising process, and built out the sales team for Intel’s Software and Advanced Technology Group (SATG). 

John’s leadership experience spans across several high-growth organizations, including Algorithmia, SignalFx, Wavefront, and STEALTHbits, where he consistently exceeded sales targets and played a key role in company growth and strategic exits. His deep expertise in sales strategy, team-building, and closing high-value deals with Fortune 200 clients makes him a sought-after speaker and advisor in the technology and sales sectors.

As a dynamic and engaging speaker, John has addressed over 50 machine learning and technology-focused events, including Big Data London, sharing his insights on sales leadership, building effective sales processes, and navigating the challenges of scaling fast-moving technology companies. He is also an advisor to early-stage companies such as Turi(acquired by Apple) and KPIsch.