Connor Arendts
About Connor Arendts
Connor Arendts serves as the GTM Lead for Partnerships and Business Development at Patch, where he focuses on strategic partnerships and revenue growth. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in business development across various sectors, including financial services and SaaS.
Work at Patch
Connor Arendts currently serves as the GTM Lead for Partnerships and Business Development at Patch, a role he has held since 2023 in New York, New York. In this position, he is responsible for advising and implementing strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth through Patch's software suite. Prior to this role, he worked as the GTM Lead for Services at Patch from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on leading new product development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Connor Arendts holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California, specifically from the USC Marshall School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. His educational background supports his expertise in go-to-market operations, commercial strategy, and integrations.
Background
Connor Arendts has a diverse professional background that includes roles in financial services, SaaS, and carbon commodity verticals. He has experience in driving revenue growth through corporate business development and has worked in various capacities, including account executive and analyst roles. His career includes positions at Afterpay Touch, Scoro, Meltwater, and Sisense, where he developed skills in business development and partnerships.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Connor Arendts has contributed to various organizations by focusing on revenue growth and strategic partnerships. His previous roles include serving as a Senior Account Executive at Sisense and as an Enterprise Account Executive at Scoro. Additionally, he has experience as a Summer Analyst at Meltwater, where he supported business development and partnerships initiatives.