Sarah Cone

Chief Executive Officer

2024 - Current

Managing Partner

2021

Director of Analysis & Technology

2022 - 2024

Was the first subject matter expert hired by the firm. Played an executive leadership role in developing the firms’ data analysis, process consulting methodologies and internal systems. Led a team of subject matter experts to ensure delivery of all projects and took accountability for core milestones in the client journey. Advised the CEO to establish the culture, crucial infrastructure, relationships, and acquisitions to carry out the firm's scaling plan.

Co-Founder & CEO

2013 - 2022

Led the robotics startup from an initial $1,500 investment to a $40M pre-revenue company. Worked directly with the board and management team to set and fulfill the company’s strategic objectives. Architected the company’s R&D, Intellectual Property, and regulatory strategies to disrupt consumer product markets for maximum shareholder value.

Director of People Operations

2020 - 2021

Took on a one-year consulting engagement to transition the company’s operations and culture to increase operational efficiency for scale. Responsibilities included direct supervision of all human resources, fulfillment, and retail operations with 12 direct reporting managers. Collaborated with fellow executives and managers to implement company-wide best practices, processes, and training programs with a focus on continuous change and resiliency.

Director of People Operations

2016 - 2017

Accepted the role under a 12-month contract and immediately assumed executive accountability or all HR and employee relations activity within the DOD software development firm. Created a People Operations Department that would play a critical role in the firm’s plan to scale rapidly after investment. Collaborated with company leadership to deploy a strategic plan to overhaul operations and substantially increase operational capacity.

Director Of Client Development

2012 - 2016

Fostered a technology, client relationship and service product revival as the youngest executive in the human resource consulting firm’s forty-three-year history. Oversaw all client relationships and held accountability for project deliverables. Worked directly with the President to implement systems and processes to reinvent the firm.

Founder

2011 - 2012

Founded Silent Partner, with the desire to focus on working with small businesses, particularly restaurants. Focused on cultivating simple but effective marketing and management approaches that small business owners could implement with a relatively small investment. Our first clients saw considerable results. One restaurant in particular saw a $70,000 profit in the first 6 months of working with Silent Partner.

Corporate Webmaster

2010 - 2011

Developed a strategic initiative to design and develop a first content management system to provide the company with greater market reach and new capabilities to interact directly with both listeners and business owners within target communities.

General Manager

2009 - 2010

Responsible for handling the daily financials of the company as well as assisting in the design and construction of new housing projects in the Johnstown Region. Also was accountable for the maintenance and care of the 1500 unit Riverside Indoor Storage Facility, and 36 rental properties under management.