Adam Kanner
Executive coach for founders and CEOs, focused on AI and strategy
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingStrategy and decision makingLeadership developmentStartups and foundersScaling and growth |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
Adam Kanner coaches founders and CEOs on hard business decisions, with a focus on AI strategy. He has founded five companies over 25 years and is the sitting CEO of Collect'd, which builds secure data infrastructure for personal AI. He also spent three years inside the NBA league office building its CRM and analytics function. He co-founded ScoreBig, a ticket marketplace that worked with about a third of major pro sports teams. He has raised more than $100 million.
What Adam helps with
Adam works with founders and CEOs on decisions that have no obvious answer. He also advises on strategy, fundraising and how AI affects a business.
- What to say to your board
- Judging whether a fundraising round is real
- Deciding which hire to make and which to unmake
- Finding where AI changes your business and where it is hype
- AI strategy
- Go-to-market execution and enterprise sales
- Succession planning
- Team management
Who Adam works with
Adam coaches founders and CEOs. He also advises leadership teams at venture-backed companies. One example is advising the CEO of a venture-backed AI company that serves the financial services industry on strategy, fundraising and go-to-market as it scales.
Background and qualifications
Adam has founded five companies over 25 years. Each one was built on a technology shift, from ecommerce to CRM to dynamic pricing and now AI. Much of his work has been in sports and live entertainment, including the first credit card rewards programs for the NFL and MLB. He co-founded and led ScoreBig from 2009 to 2016, growing it past $100 million in GMV. He spent three years at the NBA league office building its CRM and analytics function. Since 2018 he has been CEO of Collect'd, which holds three issued U.S. patents. He has advised founders and CEOs as a strategic advisor since 2023.
Adam Kanner pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Adam Kanner reviews
The CoachVouch take
A five-time founder and sitting CEO who built the NBA league office's CRM and analytics function and now builds AI infrastructure for the U.S. military.
Best for founders and CEOs who want direct feedback on fundraising, board and AI strategy decisions.
Common questions
How much does Adam Kanner charge?
Coaching with Adam runs $130 to $255 an hour. Message Adam from this page for an exact quote.
What does Adam Kanner help with?
Adam Kanner helps with what to say to your board, judging whether a fundraising round is real, deciding which hire to make and which to unmake and finding where AI changes your business and where it is hype.
Does Adam Kanner have experience with AI strategy?
Yes. He is CEO of Collect'd, which builds secure infrastructure for personal AI, starting with the U.S. military. He also advises founders and CEOs on where AI changes their business.
What is Adam Kanner's coaching style?
Adam is direct and does not flatter. If he thinks a client is wrong, he says so.
How do I contact Adam Kanner?
Send Adam a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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