Abe Pursell
About Abe Pursell
Abe Pursell serves as the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Deepgram, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in business development, having held various roles at Heroku and Domino Data Lab, and has a background in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Deepgram
Abe Pursell serves as the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Deepgram, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on fostering strategic partnerships and driving business development initiatives. His responsibilities include discussing technical advancements and the business value of Deepgram's collaboration with Amazon Connect. Pursell has also contributed to content that emphasizes how Deepgram's technology enhances customer service and business intelligence.
Previous Experience at Heroku
Abe Pursell has extensive experience at Heroku, where he held multiple roles from 2012 to 2020. He began as a Business Development Manager for Global Alliances and Channels from 2012 to 2015. He then advanced to Senior Business Development Manager in 2015, followed by Director of Business Development in 2016, and ultimately served as Vice President of Business Development from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at Heroku spanned various aspects of business development and partnership management.
Experience at Domino Data Lab
From 2020 to 2022, Abe Pursell worked as the Head of Partnerships at Domino Data Lab. In this role, he was responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's market presence and business opportunities. His experience at Domino Data Lab contributed to his expertise in partnership development and business strategy.
Background in Customer Success at Salesforce
Abe Pursell's career includes significant experience at Salesforce.com, where he worked from 2007 to 2012. He started as a Senior Support Account Specialist for four years and later transitioned to a Senior Customer Success Manager for eight months. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in customer success and account management.
Education and Academic Background
Abe Pursell studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in Political Economy, combining his interests in Economics and Political Science. This educational background has informed his approach to business development and partnerships throughout his career.