Sam Friedman

Innovation Orchestrator

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Hi, I’m Sam, and over the last 15 years I've worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, start up founders, executives and leaders as a coach, collaborator, consultant or colleague, and I’m grateful to be in this unique position in my career. I have a gift for being a creative problem solver and solutions architect, an opportunity generator, and a super connector. I work best in focused conversations where you can share what’s really going on. I’ll listen, ask the right questions, and offer what comes naturally – whether that’s strategic insight, a different perspective, or connecting you with someone who can help. If you’re looking for clarity on your next steps or need access to the right people, reach out. I’m here when you need me.

Experience

  • Development Specialist at Urban Strategies LLC
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Urban Strategies is a full-service government affairs and strategic services firm. Designed to be nimble, we understand the nexus between government, business and politics. Our primary goal is to offer clients a complete and comprehensive awareness of New York’s business, cultural, and political climate and provide fundamental situational awareness to our clients with services needed to develop all the necessary strategies, tactics, and partnerships to navigate the regulatory and political spheres to ensure our client’s goals are accomplished.

  • Founder at Full Value Potential
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Full Value Potential is where innovation meets execution. Founded by Sam Friedman, a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alum with over 15 years of entrepreneurial and advisory experience, FVP has evolved from solo consulting into a comprehensive network of strategic advisors, development specialists, and connectors who share a common mission: accelerating innovations that solve real problems.

  • Co-Owner at Market Network Exchange
    Oct 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 10 mos

    An innovation matchmaking service introducing IP, technology, products and services to organizations seeking change, transformation, improvement, and to make the world a better place.

  • Consultant at Metalmen Sales Inc
    Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

    The metalmen are custom response suppliers. We can combine any metalworking process – rolling, slitting, tempering, shearing, heat-treating – to meet your specification. Whatever the solution, the metalmen are seasoned, hands-on metal supply specialists. We provide metals and alloys on demand, expert market knowledge, and with over 100 years of cumulative experience we are your Go-To Guys. We are market specialists, stocking and processing a broad selection of alloys in foils, rod, bar, strip, coil, sheet and plate. Amongst other non-standard stock, our unique inventory is aluminum 1100 bar up to 4″ dia and plate to 2″ thick. Our saws and shears can cut any of our metals to the exact size and quantity that you require. Reach out to me with any metal related requests or projects and I can help or point you in the right direction.

  • Co-Owner at Coastal Market and Creamery
    May 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Coastal Market is closed as of 9/2024. It was a frozen dessert destination located in Rockaway Beach, NY directly across the street from The Rockaway Hotel, down the street from the NYC ferry terminal, parks, the boardwalk and beach.