Brendan Donahue is the CEO and Founder of SalesOwl, bringing over 15 years of expertise in business development and sales to the forefront. After graduating from The Catholic University of America, Brendan worked on a Congressional campaign where he first developped his cold calling skills which laid the foundation for a lifetime career in sales.
His professional journey in the corporate world began at The Advisory Board Company(now Optum), a leading healthcare technology, consulting, and research firm. Starting as an inside sales assistant, Brendan's talent and dedication saw him promoted within a year to manage an inside sales team, demonstrating his leadership potential early on.
In 2014, Brendan transitioned to Appian, a leader in business process management technology, where he served as a Business Development Manager. His leadership was pivotal in managing teams for three years before being promoted to oversee the UK and APAC business development teams for another three years, significantly expanding the company's global footprint.
The year 2020 marked a new chapter as Brendan joined SalesIntel, a burgeoning start-up, where he led an international sales team of 40, achieving remarkable growth in sales numbers.
Following this, Brendan took on the role of Director of Sales at an Appian Professional Services firm started by a former colleague, where he continued to refine his sales strategies over three years.
After much reflection, Brendan decided to strike out on his own, founding SalesOwl with the mission to assist Sales Leaders in solving major challenges with speed and efficiency.
Understanding the pitfalls of misaligned partnerships, Brendan is committed to providing solutions that save time, save money, and drive success.