Brian Burns

Brian C. Burns has held key leadership, management, and sales roles at nine venture capital– backed companies, resulting in three IPOs and six acquisitions. Burns founded The Maverick Organization, a consulting firm that helps companies develop effective sales strategies, sales practices, and sales teams.
Tom U. Snyder is the North American CEO/Partner of PersonaGlobal, a consulting firm with offices in 42 countries, more than 1,200 sales consultants, and clients that compose over half of the Fortune 1000. Both authors reside in Bethesda, MD.