I have 30+ years of varied and global experience in music, media and youth culture at world's best level. Roles include in-house BA and and strategic bus. dev. for multinational media companies; partner in a Los Angeles based boutique entertainment legal practice, CEO and co-founder (from ideation through IPO) of a B2B and B2C technology and content start-up. Head producer of live music and sports events and tours in N. America, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, China and Japan. Talent manager of world class athletic talent. My strengths including: having a full spectrum of high quality experience from tech start up through being a senior executive in major international media companies. I specialize in end-to-end business development from ideation through planning, establishing the strategic partnerships, launching and then managing the project.I am a creative and strategic problem solver and analytical thinker. I am a strong, nuanced and flexible negotiator. By nature I am entrepreneurial and practical, intellectually curious and internationally minded. I am a self-starter and team player. I am an engaged and supportive leader and collaborative colleague and mentor. I am comfortable being uncomfortable and handling multiple and competing priorities. My areas of expertise includes: recorded and live music (corporate and talent side, records, and publishing). All aspects of IP rights licensing and exploitation. In house experience relating to Privacy, AI, Minors and international tax and business structures. I have extensive talent management and brand development experience including partnerships and sponsorship. I have conducted in-person business in over 20 countries.I believe that the world is a small place, people have much more in common than they are different. When I meet new people and go to new places I ask questions and seek to understand landscape and needs before I start to come up with "answers" or try to "sell". I have successfully built and led multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams of employees, contractors and consultants. My Goals: To innovate and do "never-done-before" projects with world class creatives and talent. For my contribution in whatever I am involved in to be a positive experience for the endeavor and those involved in it. To meet every challenge with an open mind and an optimistic outlook. To be an active and lifelong learner and to remember that the source of any disappointment or failure may lie within myself.