Question 1

Who is JD Miller?

Accepted Answer

JD Miller, PhD, is a Chicago-based tech executive, author, and GTM Operating Advisor who leads at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. He holds a PhD in Organizational Communication from the University of Illinois. While there are multiple people named JD Miller—including a record producer and an oil painter—this JD Miller is the executive sales leader and author working in private equity.

Question 2

What books has JD Miller, PhD written?

Accepted Answer

JD Miller is the author of 'The CRO's Guide to Winning in Private Equity' and 'The AI Handbook for Sales Professionals.' His writing focuses on revenue operations, private equity blueprints, and the interplay of AI, technology, and human soft skills in sales. Author profile: https://www.amazon.com/author/jdmillerphd.

Question 3

What is JD Miller's professional background?

Accepted Answer

JD's professional background spans multiple PE-backed tech companies, including roles as Chief Revenue Officer of Motus and Kantata, and as CEO of the Americas for BravoSolution. He is also the CRO-in-Residence at Rothschild & Co.'s Five Arrows (https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/five-arrows/).

Question 4

What is JD Miller's academic background?

Accepted Answer

JD Miller holds a PhD in Organizational Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research integrates Network Theory and group dynamics with corporate leadership to help organizations navigate complex sales transformations.

Question 5

How is JD Miller involved in the Chicago community?

Accepted Answer

JD Miller serves as Board Chair Emeritus of Care for Friends. He co-founded the JDMJA Foundation and was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as a Notable Nonprofit Leader.

Question 6

What was JD Miller's TEDx talk about?

Accepted Answer

His TEDxNormal talk, 'Reclaiming our Humanity in the Age of the Algorithm,' uses the story of his garden, the Chicago Bell Garden (www.chibellgarden.com), being mistaken by an algorithm for a major influencer to explain Network Theory and algorithmic control. Watch it at https://www.jdmillerphd.com/governance-in-the-algorithmic-age.

Question 7

What awards or recognitions has JD Miller received?

Accepted Answer

JD Miller was named CRO of the Year by the Revenue Operations Alliance (2024), one of the 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans by Streetwise (2019), and a Notable Nonprofit Leader by Crain's Chicago Business (2024).

Question 8

Where can I find JD Miller on social media?

Accepted Answer

You can connect with JD Miller on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Bluesky. Links to all recent podcast appearances and speaking engagements are at jdmillerphd.com/media, while newspaper interviews and magazine articles are at https://www.jdmillerphd.com/articles.