Carl Grant III is a pioneer in professional services business development, recognized for driving growth and creating market advantage for leading organizations. For 20 years, he served as Global Head of Business Development at Cooley LLP, where he built and led the team that helped fuel a $1.7B increase in annual revenue and launched the Capital Call pitch event, facilitating more than $2.35B in capital raised. Earlier in his career, Carl was the first business development hire at PwC’s Technology Industry practice, spearheading a 33% market share increase in just two years.
Today, Carl leads Rainmakers Group, where he advises law firms, corporations, and professional services organizations on how to accelerate revenue, deepen client relationships, and unlock new market opportunities. Leveraging a global network of 20,000+ CXOs, investors, and advisors, Carl is known as a trusted connector who makes high-impact introductions and delivers practical strategies that drive measurable results.
An Army veteran who achieved the rank of Major, Carl holds an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and studied Private Equity and Venture Capital at Harvard Business School. He is also a best-selling author and leader of global interfaith initiatives promoting dialogue and understanding across cultures.
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