Greg Gibson
CEO | Founder
Greg Gibson is the founder and principal of Blackbird Technology Ventures, a firm dedicated to transforming ideas into profitable, scalable businesses by leveraging deep expertise in product-market fit, strategic execution, and operational excellence. With decades of experience spanning technology, manufacturing, consumer goods, and emerging sectors, Greg has built a reputation for bridging the gap between bold vision and practical results. He has advised organizations at every stage—from early-stage startups seeking clarity and direction to established enterprises navigating growth challenges—delivering strategies that consistently drive measurable success.
Greg’s strength lies in his ability to identify market opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and design strategies that optimize revenue potential while minimizing risk. He understands that successful businesses are not built on ideas alone but on disciplined execution supported by data, innovation, and resilience. His hands-on involvement with leadership teams ensures that strategic initiatives move beyond the whiteboard into operational reality, creating momentum that accelerates growth and competitive advantage.
Through Blackbird, Greg offers an end-to-end approach to business transformation, from market research and branding to sales execution, global sourcing, and manufacturing optimization. He thrives on solving complex problems, aligning leadership teams, and creating systems that allow businesses to scale confidently and profitably. Whether guiding a company toward market entry, optimizing supply chains, or crafting a bold new brand strategy, Greg brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, creative thinking, and pragmatic execution to every engagement.
Greg Gibson
Greg excels in crafting strategies that enable businesses to achieve sustainable growth in competitive and rapidly changing markets. His approach begins with a deep analysis of market dynamics, customer needs, and organizational capabilities to ensure that every strategic initiative is both visionary and executable. By focusing on actionable insights and practical frameworks, Greg helps organizations chart a clear path forward that balances ambition with operational reality.
Beyond strategy formulation, Greg emphasizes organizational design and structure. He understands that even the most innovative strategies fail without a solid foundation of roles, processes, and accountability mechanisms. By implementing organizational models that promote agility, collaboration, and responsiveness, Greg positions companies to adapt quickly to market shifts while maintaining operational efficiency. His holistic approach ensures that strategy and structure work hand in hand, creating organizations that are not just prepared for growth but equipped to sustain it.
Greg works directly with senior leadership and management teams to build alignment and improve performance at every level of the organization. His management consulting approach centers on creating clarity—defining objectives, roles, and responsibilities—so that teams can execute with confidence and efficiency. By introducing proven frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and performance measurement, Greg helps businesses move from reactive to proactive management practices.
He also focuses on leadership development, recognizing that strong leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success. Greg advises executives on fostering cultures of trust, adaptability, and results, ensuring that leadership styles align with strategic goals. His guidance empowers organizations to lead through periods of growth, transformation, and uncertainty while maintaining operational stability and a strong sense of purpose.
Greg brings extensive experience in building and optimizing sales strategies that align with business objectives and market realities. He understands that sales execution is the engine of revenue growth, and his approach ensures that strategies are not only well-designed but operationally viable. Greg assists clients in determining the most effective mix of direct, indirect, and digital sales channels to maximize reach and profitability.
From structuring distribution partnerships to implementing sales enablement tools and training programs, Greg ensures that businesses are equipped to compete effectively across multiple channels. He places strong emphasis on metrics and accountability, helping organizations track performance and make data-driven adjustments that accelerate revenue growth. His practical knowledge of sales execution enables businesses to scale their customer acquisition efforts without sacrificing profitability or brand integrity.
Greg leverages advanced research methodologies and data analytics to provide businesses with deep insights into their markets. His work goes beyond surface-level analysis, uncovering critical information about customer behaviors, buying patterns, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends. These insights enable businesses to make informed decisions on everything from product development and pricing strategies to geographic expansion and marketing campaigns.
Greg’s research-driven approach mitigates risk and positions businesses for success by ensuring that strategic initiatives are grounded in factual data rather than assumptions. By translating complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations, Greg empowers leadership teams to move forward with confidence and precision, reducing the likelihood of costly missteps and improving the overall success rate of new initiatives.
Greg offers extensive expertise in manufacturing strategy, helping businesses transition from concept to production while ensuring quality, scalability, and cost efficiency. His experience includes designing pilot programs for market testing as well as building highly automated, large-scale facilities for mass production. He understands the technical and operational considerations that influence manufacturing success and works closely with clients to identify the best-fit technologies, partners, and processes.
His approach prioritizes operational excellence, quality control, and process optimization, ensuring that manufacturing systems not only meet current needs but are capable of scaling with demand. Greg also advises on automation and robotics integration to improve efficiency and reduce labor dependency, giving businesses a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Greg has deep experience in global sourcing, helping companies build resilient supply chains that balance cost competitiveness with quality and compliance. He has cultivated relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers across multiple sectors, enabling businesses to secure favorable terms without compromising reliability.
Greg’s sourcing strategies go beyond cost savings—they focus on risk management, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. With global disruptions becoming more frequent, Greg ensures that companies develop sourcing solutions that can adapt to changing geopolitical and economic conditions, protecting margins and ensuring continuity in even the most challenging environments.
Greg believes branding is a strategic imperative, not a superficial exercise. He helps companies define their unique value proposition and articulate it through compelling brand stories, visual identities, and marketing strategies that resonate with their target audience. His branding work is grounded in market research and customer insights, ensuring that every element of the brand reflects business objectives and consumer expectations.
From initial concept development to full brand rollouts, Greg manages the entire branding process with precision and creativity. He also focuses on digital brand positioning, ensuring that businesses have a strong presence across online channels, where visibility and engagement are critical to success. By building brands that connect emotionally with customers, Greg helps businesses strengthen loyalty, command premium pricing, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.