Will Ranish
About Will Ranish
Will Ranish serves as the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Faire, where he has worked since 2018. He holds an MBA from Duke University and has extensive experience in business development across various companies, including Square and Weebly.
Work at Faire
Will Ranish has served as the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Faire since 2018. He has been instrumental in the company's growth, joining when Faire had fewer than 40 employees. In his role, he leads a team that focuses on various areas, including strategic partnerships, distribution, cost optimization, freight, payments, and third-party integrations. His work supports the company's mission to empower entrepreneurs and enhance their business operations.
Education and Expertise
Will Ranish earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he studied Decision Sciences and Entrepreneurship from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and Finance from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business development and strategic partnerships.
Background
Before joining Faire, Will Ranish held several positions in business development. He worked at Square as a Business Development professional for five months in 2018. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Business Development at Weebly from 2016 to 2018 and as a Business Development Manager at the same company from 2015 to 2016. His career also includes experience as a Senior Associate in Forensic Technology Solutions at PwC from 2010 to 2013, and an Executive Development Fellowship with the Cleveland Indians in 2010.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Will Ranish has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and growing entrepreneurs. His focus on tools and strategies that enhance entrepreneurial development is evident in his roles at Faire and Weebly. His leadership in business development and strategic partnerships has contributed to the growth of the companies he has worked with, particularly in early-stage environments.