Strategic innovator and entrepreneur with 20+ years’ experience in core media, technology, ecommerce and immersive entertainment. Highly skilled at expanding existing businesses and launching new commercial ventures. Proven track record in leveraging existing talent, assets, and new technologies to drive innovation.Key Accomplishments:• Secured over $12M in content and technology project financing from the Canada Media Fund and otherCanadian government funding bodies.• Raised over $2M in seed capital for PixieLane and achieved $6M revenue in 2022.• Secured $3M in funding to launch a new mobile preschool publishing division for Hasbro which grew to 70 employees and over $15M in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Titles include World of Peppa Pig, PJ Masks and Play-Doh.• Produced Waking Wonderland: original immersive exhibition with $1M in guaranteed licensing revenue across North American distribution.Skills: Business Builder | Entrepreneurial | Simplifying the ComplexCreative | Flexible/Adaptable | Relationship BuilderAnalytical Thinker | Culture Builder | Good ListenerPersuasive | Collaborative | EmpatheticSpecialties:Innovation strategy, immersive (VR/AR) & experiential content, Web3 & metaverse strategy, business development, growth marketing, product marketing, feasibility & business case analysis, investment underwriting, interactive television, social and mobile technology, media, and advertising.
Listed skills include Digital Media, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Start Ups, and 28 others.