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Mérida, Yuc., MX

Fort Worth, Texas, US

JukeStrat is a purpose-driven consulting group that helps build healthy organizations. As a Venture Builder, my role is to help companies uncover creative paths, evade obstacles, and systematically build and develop the tools, people, and processes to achieve unprecedented success. Whether helping organizations to achieve operational efficiencies.

Oakland, CA, US

Rainfactory is a multiple award-winning marketing and advertising agency that specializes in blending traditional marketing and advertising techniques with new media best practices. We’re experts in crowdfunding and e-commerce. We’ve run successful campaigns for everything from gaming consoles to pet products and motorized skateboards. We work with.

San Francisco, CA, US

BetterManager is a Silicon Valley-founded startup with a growing global presence that is poised to become the premier solution for organizations everywhere looking to develop their managers into leaders and grow their people into a source of sustainable competitive advantage. As the SVP for Contract Strategy & Negotiations, I am responsible for creating a.

Fort Worth, TX, US

Co-founded and led the direct-to-consumer pre-sale launch of the world’s first freezer for household waste that has resulted in many triumphs to date, including:*Received media coverage from Fast Company, The Hustle, BBC World Service, and Trend Hunter.*Won two major international design awards:-- 2020 New York Design Awards | Gold Award for Product.

The Fossicker Group is a woman-owned research firm that builds thought leaders and inspires paradigm shifts in diverse industries across the globe. It is the first creation of JukeStrat’s venture studio.As the Head of Strategy & Inspiration, I ensure that every project meets business objectives and spurs growth. You can expect me to ask incisive questions.

Oxford, OH, US

Charged by Miami University's Chief Research Officer to strengthen Miami's commitment to innovation and commercialization, resulting in the following: * Negotiated an agreement between Miami University and both the Wright Brothers Institute of Dayton and the United States Air Force Research Lab ("AFRL") that resulted in the AFRL sharing its entire.

Oxford, OH, US

Co-created and jointly operating Miami University's LAB, an innovation studio that leverages academics and business to commercialize idle and underutilized intellectual property.Co-authored a white paper submission to the Kettering Family Foundation that resulted in an award of $100,000 to be used to fund commercialization of regionally derived.

Columbus, Ohio, US

Selected as one of OSU's 15 Executives in Residence.

Platypus Holdings, LLC, served as the holding company for the acquisition and development of millions of dollars in residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate in NOLA (Treme, Bywater & The French Quarter), Chicago (South Loop) and The Greater Philadelphia Area (Main Line). In addition to acquiring, restoring and developing portfolio properties.

Orchestrated 8 successful turnarounds on behalf of U.S., Canadian and German public and private corporations, including two on behalf of Actua Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTA) (Formerly Internet Commerce Group) and one on behalf of Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB). These enterprises included high tech, biometrics, International outsourcing, communications and.

Contributed and raised $12 million in debt and equity to purchase a majority stake alongside Capital Source (NYSE: CSE) in Lippincott, LLC, a 20-year old national jewelry reclamation company that depended on televised and Internet-based direct marketing to generate business. Profitably increased annual revenue from approximately $17 million to $50+.

Brooklyn, New York, US

With committed funds from Microsoft, Rohm & Haas Company, and The William Penn Foundation, co-launched this not-for-profit organization committed to ensuring that other not-for-profits could effectively use technology to better serve their communities and constituencies. As Treasurer, imbued the organization with a for-profit orientation and a drive to.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Rose from one of over 30 board members at large to a member of the finance committee, a member of the strategic committee, the head of the tactical committee and, ultimately, to one of 6 outside directors elected to serve on the Executive Board, the body charged with dictating the direction and ensuring proper governance of the University City Science.

Raised $100 million from the Steinmetz Diamond Family's multi-billion dollar single limited to support buy-out activities in the distressed and turn-around environment. In conjunction with the single limited, launched a division called Fossicker Japan focused on funding acquisitions of U.S. private companies through investments in publicly traded Japanese.

Raised $6.5 million in venture capital to develop, build and operate a profitable carrier neutral co-location company. Raised $24 million in institutional funding to participate in an auction to purchase 8 data centers from a bankrupt competitor and ultimately came in 2nd in the bidding amongst a field of 9 competitors. Raised $110 million in debt and.

Infusion assisted under-represented and smaller public and private companies in securing capital, making acquisitions, and developing market presence.

Equisition was a seed capital fund that invested in smaller public and private companies.

Des Moines, Iowa, US

Served as an investment professional along side Bankers Trust's investment bankers. Facilitated financing, secured assets, and managed the same.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Practiced environmental and civil litigation on behalf of corporate clients and governmental agencies. Developed an International and regional client base.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Practiced environmental, civil rights and other civil litigation on behalf of corporate and private clients. Served as a policy analyst on behalf of Sam Katz, a gubernatorial candidate backed by the firm. Worked full time and studied independently while preparing for and ultimately passing on the first try both the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey Bars.

US

Attended and analyzed congressional hearings. Cultivated contacts with congressional staff members. Developed legislative status reports. Conducted legislative and legal research.

J.D.

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Policy