Ari Friedman Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Advise clients on business development and provide capital raising services for companies in technology, energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Consult with blockchain, NFTs, and technology companies to guide efforts in technical development and pursuit of funding.

Greater New York City Area

Founded and collaborated with executives to direct profitable media operations. Negotiated talent, television, and distribution deals and sponsorships. Oversaw technical development, program design and deployment, creation of social media tools, and web content. Established processes, procedures, and led operations. Raised capital to establish and launch.

Drove efforts to enhance operating performance and revenue growth. Created and executed business development strategies. Established strategic relationships to raise revenue, site traffic, and transaction numbers. Led hyper-local and geo-targeted focus to align with cutting-edge industry developments.

Innovated and founded one of first online local merchant networks, establishing sales, production, marketing, and technology operations. Created and executed business development and revenue growth initiatives to rapidly achieve and sustain profitability. Grew company to 20K+ customers, 1000+ merchants, 16,000+ members, and 23 employees from launch to 2003.