When I was twelve, I bought my first computer-programming book. Funny thing is, I didn’t have a computer. But I knew that I wanted to spend my life working with technology.
Turns out I’m not a great programmer, but I have a knack for building successful technology businesses.
My combination of product development, consulting and enterprise sales leadership experiences enable me to understand what customers want, drive the development of products that are uniquely differentiated, and sell them to Fortune 500 companies.
I’m energized by delivering results for customers and growing great teams of people that are passionate about what they do.
I’m grateful to have worked closely with amazing people including Erez and Alon Goren, to help build both Radiant Systems (sold for $1.3B) and BlueCube Software (sold for 5X in 2 years).
Career highlights:
• Founding the food service unit at Radiant including creation of the software that runs Chick-fil-A, Five Guys and others.
• Leading development of a strategy that garnered investment from Microsoft increasing Radiant Systems value by 120%.
• Driving the BlueCube Software workforce management unit delivering SaaS deals worth up to $12 million and operating profits of 31% as well as a 5X exit.
As an Atlanta startup booster and member of the Atlanta Technology Angels, I’ve invested in several startups, advise several more and have led one investment.
I believe in simplicity.
I believe in focus.
I believe that culture is important and that the best cultures are based on a shared vision, meritocracy, respect, open communication, and a focus on the customer.
I believe in getting out of the office and watching customers use your product.
I believe in hiring great people and getting out of their way.
I believe individual performance doesn’t make up for a lousy cultural fit.
I believe in being candid but kind.
I believe I can always get better.
Co-Founder @ Working with an incredible team on AnswerRocket. AnswerRocket is next generation data discovery and visualization allowing users to ask business questions in their own words and get answers instantly. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Greater Atlanta AreaFounder @ Retality helps retail and restaurant companies and the companies that serve them transform the customer experience. Some examples:
Led the creation of SiftIt which recently received $4M in series A funding. Siftit is creating a marketplace between restaurants and suppliers making the entire supply chain more efficient.
Co-created and led early market development efforts for MyFavEats (now The Local), a new location-based service offering focused on driving customer acquisition and repeat business for restaurants.
Designed a private-label location-based service for small retail and restaurant companies.
Facilitated product strategy and marketing efforts for a technology company focused on local marketing.
Various marketing/technology consulting engagements for a $3B restaurant chain including development of a card-based customer offer application. From October 2009 to February 2014 (4 years 5 months) SVP/GM Workforce & VP Retail, Americas @ Corporate VP Retail, Americas. Responsible for driving our retail business in the Americas across all product lines including workforce management, store inventory and supply chain products.
For nearly two years prior to this role, I had responsibility as Division SVP/GM with full P&L responsibility for our retail workforce management software business. From July 2006 to October 2009 (3 years 4 months) Vice President Retail Workforce Management @ I was part of what you might call the 'founding team' led by Erez Goren to spin this company out of Radiant Systems. My primary responsibilities were around sales and marketing for our retail workforce management software business.
Our core product is a suite of web-based products that help retailers drive higher sales from their current labor spending. We license these products for use either behind the firewall or under a SaaS model. Key clients include: Ann Taylor, Publix, Sears, and Blockbuster.
Our team grew the BlueCube business by nearly 100% in two years. We had roughly 200 people and were delivering 20% operating profit when RedPrairie acquired the BlueCube business in July, 2006. From February 2004 to July 2006 (2 years 6 months) Vice President @ I joined Radiant Systems when it was doing business under the name Softsense Computer products. We were small and entrepreneurial. My responsibilities were varied and included consulting, product management and product development. I had the role of Vice President over several groups, most notably a consulting division as well as our Food Service division. We went from roughly 100 people when I joined to just over 1000 when we spun out BlueCube in February 2004. From June 1996 to February 2004 (7 years 9 months) Director, Video Business Systems @ Responsible for all Blockbuster Video IT. Led a team of roughly 70 development resources. From February 1993 to June 1996 (3 years 5 months) Senior Manager @ I joined Accenture (then the Management Information Consulting Division of Arthur Andersen & Co.) right out of school. I spent some time in the trenches as a developer/designer on several projects with IBM, Delta Airlines, Nationsbank and others. I developed deep expertise in retail and food service managing various software development projects for Pizza Hit, Chick-fil-A, WH Smith and Blockbuster. From August 1986 to February 1993 (6 years 7 months)
BS @ Union College From 1982 to 1986 High School @ Don Bosco Prep From 1979 to 1982 Pete Reilly is skilled in: Product Management, Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Product Marketing, Team Building, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Software, Retail, Leadership, Business Strategy, Solution Selling, Strategy