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is the founder of Baron Strategic Partners, a consulting firm based in Needham, Massachusetts, that helps B2B firms accelerate revenue growth.is the chief client officer and cofounder of MarketReach, a B2B marketing services company based in Nashua, New Hampshire, that designs and manages marketing programs, campaigns, and sales tools for technology companies.Accelerate your career with Harvard ManageMentor®.