Resume

Will van der Linde

Executive operator and entrepreneur — transportation technology, AI automation, strategic growth, and operations leadership.

Executive & Technology Leadership

Flip

Present

ELT Member / VP of Transportation & Founding Team

  • Built and led transportation division from early-stage through international expansion
  • Defined go-to-market strategy for transportation and mobility sectors
  • Managed enterprise SaaS sales cycles, commercial agreements, and white-label arrangements
  • Led discovery and deployment for complex voice AI, telephony, and dispatch integrations
  • Represented Flip at major transportation conferences internationally
  • Assisted in financial planning, revenue forecasting, and pricing strategy
  • Supported enterprise compliance, vendor security reviews, and AI governance initiatives

Flywheel Technologies

Present

Principle

  • Industry-leading taxi technology platform for riders, drivers, and taxi companies
  • Innovative dispatch, eHail, payments, and fleet management solutions worldwide

Transportation & Operations

Old Dominion Transportation Group, LLC

Present

President

  • Led large-scale transportation operations and organizational consolidation
  • Merged multiple transportation fleets into unified operational structures
  • Managed growth across ~1,000 employees and contractors
  • Implemented operational efficiencies and scalable management systems

Yellow Cab of Charlottesville

Previous

General Manager / Owner

  • Owned and operated regional transportation company
  • Led technology modernization of dispatch operations
  • Secured and managed exclusive transportation contracts
  • Managed ~100 employees and contractors

Hospitality & Venue Operations

Main Street Arena

Previous

General Manager, Co-Founder

  • Oversaw operations for large hospitality and entertainment venue
  • Managed business operations, staffing, and investor relationships
  • Coordinated event operations across ~60 employees and contractors

Additional Experience

Media & Creative

Film production coordination · Video production · Digital media operations · Virginia Film Festival · Kentucky Derby digital production

Real Estate & Investment

Commercial property investment · Redevelopment planning · Hospitality concepts · Short-term rental development · Operational property management

Community Leadership

Executive Board, local business associations · VP, neighborhood organizations · Steering Committee, The Transportation Alliance

Education

University of Virginia
University of Mary Washington

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
Snow sports instruction and coaching certifications
Leadership and training experience in athletics and youth development

Core Competencies

Executive Leadership AI & Voice Automation Transportation Technology Enterprise SaaS Operational Scaling Strategic Partnerships Revenue Growth Enterprise Sales Dispatch & Mobility Systems Hospitality Operations Workforce Management Compliance & Risk Commercial Real Estate Customer Success International Operations Cross-Functional Leadership