Areas of Expertise
- Corporate venture capital
- Global innovation programs
- Value creation through technology
- Global entrepreneurship
Russ is the global leader of SEI Ventures, our corporate venture capital program. SEI Ventures seeks to identify venture capital opportunities to drive new product development in existing and adjacent markets, accelerate the expansion or launch of existing and new platforms, and be a catalyst for the introduction and implementation of new technologies and business models within SEI.
SEI Ventures’ strategic mission is to enhance our ability to deliver innovative, comprehensive solutions to help our clients achieve lasting success. Russ also leads our global innovation programs, which focus on various initiatives that enable creative problem-solving through design-thinking and user-centered design principles.
Throughout his career, Russ has led product-design, technology and innovation strategies for several businesses, ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. During his 19-year tenure at SEI, he has led various strategic initiatives, including new business marketing, business development, product design and technology.
Russ also serves as an adjunct professor at Villanova University’s School of Business’ Executive MBA program, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation and value creation through technology. Russ holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Design from Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics.
Recent Articles from Russ Kliman
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The first step in landing the enterprise deal The foundation of effective enterprise sales is gaining a deep understanding of your prospects' needs, priorities, and challenges.
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The future of an innovative culture In the hybrid world, collaboration requires new habits, spaces and emerging technologies
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Podcast: How science, technology, and design intersect for great client experience Our latest podcast explores client experience and the future of financial services with a global perspective
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Podcast: five key themes for creating an exceptional banking client experience This week: A podcast focused on how banks can set their business apart
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Podcast: How independent financial advisors can master the client experience What might financial advisors learn from leading digital brands like Google, Amazon, Netflix and others when it comes to mastering the client experience?
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How Leading Digital Brands Have Mastered the Client Experience What can financial services firms learn from digital leaders to transform their client experience?
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Avoiding the Curse of Knowledge The value of seeing the future through your prospects’ eyes
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Imagine if This Is Successful Placing strategic bets on the art of the possible
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Podcast: Where Health and Wealth Connect Our guests uncover what’s shaping the health and wealth sectors—and what’s pulling them together
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Where Health and Wealth Intersect A recent podcast explores the convergence of health and wealth