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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Developing and executing the business & brand strategy with CEO- Leading the brand's global expansion through strategic partnerships, innovative collaborations, and creative marketing initiatives.- Building the brand’s presence in the craft spirits industry with a focus on storytelling, community engagement, and cultural alignment.- Overseeing supply chain and operations and ensuring that the company’s growth is both authentic and sustainable.

Los Angeles, California, Us

- Collaborate closely with the Co-Founders to identify and execute strategic partnerships and product collaborations with aligned, synergistic brands.- Lead the development and execution of brand moments, immersive experiences, and content strategies that engage and grow AETHER's community, fostering deeper connections and long-term brand loyalty.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Pioneered a sustainable furniture brand that merged innovative design with eco-conscious values, creating a distinctive space in the furniture industry.- Led strategic direction, creative vision, and business development, driving the company’s growth and industry recognition.Started in 2002 and said to have “created functional pieces of art that are monuments to sustainable living”, Environment Furniture is widely recognized as a design pioneer and one the first lifestyle brands to promote more sustainable, educated and purposeful shopping. Environment was the first company to use reclaimed wood and textiles in industrial furniture manufacturing and retail design and one of the poster children of the ‘rough luxe’ design movement.Environment’s products have been distributed in both high-end boutique stores and large retail chains domestically and internationally

Los Angeles, Us

Shelter Half was a personal experiment in retail innovation—more than just a store, it became a cultural hub and collaborative platform for emerging brands and creatives. Designed as a space to merge commerce with free creative expression, it fostered community engagement and gave a platform to several brands that have since grown significantly.- Cultural Hub & Platform: Shelter Half redefined retail by focusing on community-building and collaboration, giving visibility to emerging designers, artists, and brands.- Top Global Concept: Recognized as one of the world’s top 10 retail concepts by Maison-Objet in 2012, attracting fashion designers, influencers, and creatives in Los Angeles.- Casa Shelter Half: Launched "Casa" on Abbot Kinney, blending hospitality, culture, and commerce. Featured by Vogue as one of LA’s top places to stay for its intimate and relaxed design.- Experimental Retail: Led the #TAKESHELTER collaboration with Liberty Fairs, celebrating analog experiences and foreshadowing today’s unplugging trend.- Platform for Emerging Brands: Created a space for emerging brands to showcase their work in a supportive, community-driven environment.

Over the course of nearly a decade, I gained extensive experience in venture investment, cross-border business, and family office operations, working in both Europe and the United States. These roles honed my skills in strategic partnerships, finance, and the commercialization of innovative technologies.Key Highlights:Partner | TI CapitalAug 1998 – Dec 2001 | Los AngelesEarly investor and advisor to Pandora Media. Managed deal origination, portfolio management, and developed strategic alliances for a technology venture fund.Led European expansion efforts for portfolio companies and established international partnerships.Partner | Next Economy PartnersJan 2001 – Dec 2002 | Los AngelesLed the commercialization of IP from top-tier institutions, including Yale and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. Raised capital and built international strategic alliances for high-growth ventures.Business Consultant | Real Estate & Hospitality DevelopmentJan 2001 – May 2003 | Los AngelesAdvised on the development and financing of a $600 million luxury hotel and villa community in Tuscany. Managed cross-border partnerships and facilitated negotiations between U.S. and European stakeholders.New Venture Development | Concorde HoldingApr 1994 – Jul 1995 | ParisWorked with a family office to evaluate international investment opportunities and establish joint ventures in Europe and the U.S. Led cross-border business development efforts across diverse industries.

Executive Program For Growing Companies

Completed Coursework In Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Organizational Behavior And Economics

Bs, Business Administration

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