Joshua Crandall, MBA, CTP
Josh has 25 years of IT experience which include consulting, enterprise technology, and building and running a start-up. In his most recent corporate role, he was invited to join Morgan Stanley’s IT Business Development Team, where he held a key role in IT strategy, partner relationships and overall business development. His role encompassed all components of the technology ecosystem.
Within the bank, he worked with:
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– investment bankers |
– equity research |
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…and seniormost management supporting these functions |
Outside of the bank, he partnered with:
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– venture capitalists |
– enterprise technology vendors |
Clients seek his understanding of the technology vendor landscape. With experience in traditional IT, the technology business, and his own highly-successful and innovative startup, he has a proven ability to provide clarity on the dynamic world of software, services and social media.
He has experienced every relevant role in the process of building and deploying systems. Over the course of his career, he has rolled out packaged solutions as well as managed large-scale custom implementations. His work spans the public and the private sectors.
He has also worked in the pharmaceutical industry and he started his career with a premier professional services / consultancy (Andersen Consulting – now Accenture)
As the Founder of Clever Communicator, LLC, he currently serves as the CEO of its flagship offering: CleverCommute.com. Clever Commute is a thriving and profitable on-line service used by over 20,000 commuters. The offering is a successful example of how to apply technology to a relevant business problem. Because of strong execution, exceptional growth, and its innovative business model, it has attracted the attention of the popular press, with feature stories in The New York Times, CNN, Fox / CBS / NBC news, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and dozens more.
He previously served on the board of directors at the The Wall Street Technology Association…and now chairs their social media committee, as well as participating on several other working groups. He is also a member of the Leadership Council of YearUp (an organization serving the needs of urban youth).
Josh is accredited as a Certified Treasury Professional by the Association of Financial Professionals. He has passed the NASD Series 7 exam.
