Elias Pearson
About Elias Pearson
Elias Pearson serves as the VP of Corporate Development and Chief of Staff at EDITED, a position he has held since 2023. He has over 12 years of experience in corporate strategy and development across various companies, including roles at Steel Root, Nuance Communications, and Philips.
Current Role at EDITED
Elias Pearson serves as the Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief of Staff at EDITED. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and corporate development efforts. His role involves overseeing cross-functional deal leadership and managing the integration of various corporate strategies.
Previous Experience
Elias Pearson has a diverse background in corporate strategy and development. Prior to his current role, he worked at SmartBear as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development from 2020 to 2023. He also held positions at Philips as Senior Director of Corporate Development from 2015 to 2020, and at Nuance Communications as Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy & Development from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served as Board Chair at Steel Root from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background
Elias Pearson studied at Yale University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion. He also completed the Business Bridge Program at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. His undergraduate studies were at Gordon College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Studies. He further broadened his academic experience with a study abroad program at the University of Oxford, focusing on Philosophy.
Expertise in Corporate Development
Elias Pearson possesses extensive expertise in corporate development, particularly in leading investments in B2B enterprise and SMB solutions. His experience spans over 12 years and includes work with SaaS business models, tech-enabled managed services, and analytics. He has a strong background in financial forecasting, transaction-level financial analysis, and balance sheet management in both public and private equity settings.
Board Membership and Leadership
Elias Pearson has served as a board member for multiple organizations, contributing to successful exits to strategic buyers and private equity firms. His leadership experience includes advising Steel Root and being a board member at Fibroblast from 2018 to 2020. He has a proven track record in transaction financing, debt leverage analysis, and lender management.