Ernest Owusu

Ernest Owusu brings a unique blend of professional sports and sales leadership experience to his role as Sr. Director of Sales Development at 6sense. His journey from NFL athlete with the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and other teams to sales leadership demonstrates his ability to transfer high-performance principles across domains. At SV Academy, he teaches "Groundwork for Success in Sales Development," which has enrolled over 46,000 learners and maintains a 4.7/5 instructor rating. His course is part of the Salesforce Sales Development Representative Professional Certificate program, focusing on essential skills including accountability, coachability, and collaborative teamwork. His teaching methodology emphasizes practical application and growth mindset development, drawing from his experience in both professional sports and B2B sales. His leadership extends beyond teaching through his role as Expert in Residence at First Round Capital and Co-Founder of Sales for the Culture, contributing to the development of diverse sales talent. His work has helped SV Academy achieve significant impact, with over 3,000 graduates and 76% representation from underrepresented groups