Alakai is a thesis-driven acquirer and builder of market leaders. Our long-term commitment and utilization of tech and media makes Alakai a unique partner for owners and management teams who share our mission of building exceptional companies that endure.

HALE (Health Adjusted Life Expectancy) will offer products and services that optimize aging and extend Healthspan (total years of life in good health free of chronic illness) through acquisition-driven build up of companies leveraging science, proven products and technology to create personalized, data-driven solutions.

Valo Ventures is a mission-driven venture capital firm investing in innovative companies creating long-term economic, environmental and social value. Venture and growth investments are in three primary areas: climate change, circular economy and empowered people.

As Chief Innovation Officer, identified new industry and consumer trends, developed long term strategy, managed key partnerships, and launched new growth opportunities in close collaboration with fellow members of the Executive Management team.Also founded Samsung NEXT, a global innovation group established to invest, ​acquire, build and ​g​row new businesses​ spanning diverse sectors including: IoT, Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI, Mediatech and Digital Health with teams dedicated to venture capital, partnerships, acquisitions and product development.

Led company's efforts to become leading publisher of premium content and journalism, running cross-functional group of more than 1,300 employees, +100 destination properties, 2 production studios in NY and LA, and platform operations for publishing and video syndication. Selected as "Digital Power Player of the Year" by the Hollywood Reporter.

Oversaw post-merger integration of YouTube and all content acquisition, distribution and business development globally; Also served on cross-functional YT Management Committee, working closely with Product Management, Engineering and Sales organizations to develop new products and services.

Led global Content Partnerships group overseeing media strategy, partnerships and strategic alliances with world’s leading providers of content (video, print and local); Added sales, business development and management of accounts spanning ad serving technologies and advertising inventory monetization.