Results-driven professional with a proven track record in operational management, product development, business development, and strategic partnerships. With a career spanning many years, I have played a pivotal role in the growth and successful exits of various small to medium-sized venture-backed companies. My expertise lies in bringing innovative ventures to market, establishing quality sales pipelines, and closing strategic deals with key partners.Professional Achievements:Klipmart (2006): Facilitated the successful sale to DoubleClick, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex transactions and contribute to profitable exits.Red-Lever (2009): I played a crucial role in selling to Adconion, showcasing my strategic insights and business development acumen.Digital Broadcasting Group (2011):** Contributed to the successful sale to Defy, highlighting my commitment to driving results and achieving successful outcomes.Republic Project (2013): Instrumental in the sale to Sizmek, showcasing my ability to turn around a company during a pivot and then navigate the evolving landscape of digital media and advertising.Zype (2020): Successfully facilitated early-stage SaaS pipeline growth, underscoring my proficiency in strategic positioning and deal execution.Current Roles:Business Development Leader: Spearheaded business development initiatives to identify growth opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue generation across several companies.Product Marketization: A visionary leader who excels in creating and taking products to market, leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs to ensure successful product launches and sustained market presence.Board Member: Actively serving as a board member for several venture-backed companies, providing valuable guidance and strategic insights to their founders.Operational Leadership: Taking a hands-on approach in leading day-to-day operations, strategy, and business development for select companies, ensuring operational excellence and sustained growth.I thrive on challenges, excel in dynamic environments, and am passionate about contributing to the success of visionary companies. Let's connect to explore potential collaborations and discuss how I can bring my expertise in business development and product marketization to your team or project.
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Co-FounderThe Social FabricLos Angeles, Ca, Us -
Managing PartnerVernet IncLos Angeles, Ca, Us
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Strategic Advisor PartnershipsMiles Customer Experience Oct 2024 - PresentWe simplify your operations without sacrificing quality. With MilesCX, gain access to AI-powered tools designed to maximize your team's productivity and increase guest satisfaction. Miles Customer Experience is a strategic merger that unites Stellar Menus.’ product expertise with OhWaiter’s go-to-market and sales strength, creating a powerful solution to meet the evolving needs of hotels, resorts, country clubs, and restaurants. Our goal is to streamline the number of systems our operators need to use to give service, take orders and create a fantastic guest experience.
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Strategic AdvisorBest Food Trucks Sep 2024 - PresentLos Angeles, Ca, UsBest Food Trucks (BFT) is the leading technology platform and marketplace connecting Mobile Food Vendors with customers nationwide. -
Strategic Brand AdvisorHatch.Im Jan 2015 - PresentTorrance, California, UsWe provide clients with original ideas, customized service and personal attention through memorable product promotions, dynamic special events and increased public awareness. We build brand experiences through integrated live events, online and social media, mobile interactive experiences and street promotions to create a convergence point where brands and consumers connect.- Event Planning and Executive production- Event Activation- Event Strategy and Budgeting - Event Sales and Partnerships -
Board Advisor And Early InvestorAdway Mar 2019 - PresentBeverly Hills, California, UsAdway’s on-car display is the most elegant advertisement platform available in select markets. Adway's proprietary platform and technology allow us to display a variety of cutting-edge videos and static campaigns in an unforgettable way. -
Co-Founding Partner / Board MemberBrandstorytelling Jan 2016 - PresentSince 2016, BrandStorytelling has gathered top brands and their storytelling partners to the Deer Valley Ski Resort for 4-days of networking, presentations, and screenings of brand-funded films. -
Chief Operating Officer, Early Investor And Board AdvisorOhwaiter. (Merged With Milescx) Nov 2021 - Nov 2024OhWaiter is a next-gen hospitality technology that uses an AI chatbot to adapt to how customers prefer to communicate for ordering and service requests via SMS. The ultimate service assistant, staff member, and promotional network elevates the entire customer experience and increases business revenue and customer satisfaction across Hotels, Golf Clubs, Resorts, and Restaurants.Key Responsibilities:- Create and oversee company strategy and product rollout - Create and oversee company P&L and operations- Develop and oversee key enterprise partnerships - Lead sales growth in both the SMB and Enterprise verticals across all TAM- Create and oversee marketing efforts for sales and partnerships funnels- Oversee fundraising efforts
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Head Of Partnerships And Business Development AmericasCj Enm Entertainment Div. Oct 2020 - Dec 2021Seoul, Seoul, KrCJ ENM has been leading the K-cultural content industry in Korea for the last 20 years. CJ ENM engages in a wide array of businesses across the entertainment industry, including media content, influencer marketing, music, film, performing arts, animation, Influencer marketing, and conventions. I was brought in to reposition the media portion of our company in the Americas. Rebuild our sales team including sales development, sales support, and outside sales. Create a plan for expanding CJ's customer base across all of North and South America. Also to develop new products for our sales team to sell against -
A Sense Of Home - Co-Founder / Board MemberA Sense Of Home Jul 2014 - Mar 2020Hawthorne, Ca, UsThe organization provides support and services to aged-out foster youth and creates homes for them, which allows them to thrive and flourish. Co-founded organization and oversees many days today program activities. Responsible for mission statement development, business model development, establishing organizational partnerships, marketing strategy development, staff training and development, stakeholder relationship management, and community relations.▪ Established organization from its inception and has seen it become prominent in the community.▪ Hired COO, built company infrastructure, and manages support staff.▪ Developed and implemented the organizational vision, and created a viable sales product and established a deal pipeline for sponsorship of home creations with companies like HBO, Hulu, Game Show Network, Rubicon, Phenomenon, Sprinkles, Casper, Compass Reality, etc. -
Vp Global Business DevelopmentWorld Surf League Jan 2017 - Jan 2019El Segundo, California, UsLeague organizes the annual tour of professional surf competitions and operates various assignments, including the Junior Tour, Longboard Tour, the Qualifying Series, and he BigWave Tour. I am directly responsible for managing league’s day to day global business development operations, strategic planning, business partnership acquisition and activation, stakeholder relationship management, product branding coordination, promotional work, and other business development-related functions. Works on an event, broadcast, and branded content deals with many global partners, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Snapchat, and also oversees finance-related partnerships with Visa, Chase, and American Express.▪ Established and launched a new business unit with Airbnb, creating first-of-a-kind experiences partnership for the World Surf League.▪ Developed and launched content partnerships with Swatch, Hurley, Facebook, Tastemade, and Snapchat. -
Investor- Chief Revenue Officer (Sold To Backlight)Zype May 2015 - Apr 2017New York, Ny, UsThe company is a cloud-based OTT platform for video publishing and distribution, making it easy for anyone to build and make money with direct-to-consumer total white label solutions. Responsible for managing business development activities, sales management, marketing, and promotional work, managing key client accounts, client relations, and other business development-related functions. Recruited, trained, supervised, and mentored marketing, sales, and operations teams.▪ Managed revenue operation which consistently met all companywide revenue expectations.▪ Personally, I closed the firm’s most significant partnership with Hearst Corporation.▪ Grew company from zero to #2.5 million in SAAS revenue in less than 15 months. -
Investor And Ceo/Coo (Sold To Sizmek)Republic Project (Sold To Sizmek In Nov 2013) Jun 2011 - May 2015As an early investor, I was hired and responsible for managing daily company operations, profit and loss, sales, marketing, fundraising, development, staff training and supervision, performance management, client relations, and handling a wide variety of unique projects.▪ Successfully pivoted the company from a music platform to a social media-rich SAAS platform.▪ Secured Facebook, Tumbler , and Twitter Prefered Market Developer partnership▪ Managed all development, product, sales, and marketing activities.▪ Raised $1.3 million in the second seed round
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Investor And Svp West Coast And National Sales (Sold To Defy Media)Digital Broadcasting Group Jan 2009 - Jun 2011A branded entertainment & video distribution platform. DBG created shows along with distributing them across the internet to unique users each month. I oversaw all west coast sales and operations, for this NYC based company building out our team of sellers and account managers from two to eleven in under a year. Our focus was primarily on entertainment, technology, and gaming industries.
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Co-Founder, Evp Of Production, Sales And Marketing (Sold To Adconion)Redlever (Sold To Adconion In 2009) Mar 2008 - Jan 2009Santa Monica, Ca, UsA online production company and distribution platform that specializes in creating branded entertainment spots for our customers and then generating them online across our platform. -
Vp West Coast Sales Klipmart/Doubleclick (Acquired By Doubleclick In 2006 And Then Google In 2008)Klipmart/Doublelick (Acquired By Doubleclick In 2006 And Then Google In 2008) Aug 2003 - Mar 2008Employee number one on the west coast and employee nine at Klipmart. I was tasked with focusing on building out our customer base across the west coast and midwest, as well as growing our sales and operations teams. I oversaw all aspects of the day to day business and built revenue up from twenty thousand a year to over six million.
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Director Of SalesUnited Virtualities 2003 - 2004Santiago, ClAn Argentina based business that sold rich media to clients across the globe. I oversaw some key accounts and managed some of our more significant pieces of business.
Aj Vernet Education Details
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San Francisco State UniversityBachelor Arts
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