Executive, entrepreneur, and investor with 19+ years of extensive business and technical experience in Silicon Valley, encompassing information technology, Internet services, web applications, social gaming, online advertising, and venture capital. Diverse leadership roles with increasing seniority and cross-functional responsibilities, including Consultant, IT Director, Vice President (VP) of Marketing, VP of Business Development, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Co-Founder, Board Member, and Venture Capitalist. Proven track record in the hands-on management and operation of 11 high-tech startups, including building teams up to 22 full-time employees; growing revenue run rate to $3.6M annually; structuring, negotiating, closing, and executing over 25 partnership agreements; and executing venture capital financings totaling $8.3M and company sale to Nokia.