A global independent investment and advisory group delivering strategic and financial services to emerging growth companies, primarily around M&A, equity, capital raising, new business formation, and acquisitions in middle markets. Leveraging deep experience in acquisitions, fundraising and development efforts exceeding $2 billion lifetime transactional value with primary focus on commercialization, funding, and innovation in emerging and growth markets.- Partner, Global Alternative Investment Management- CEO, IoT Provider- Chief Business Officer, Digital Assets Exchange- CEO, Predictive Analytics

- Commercialize, invest and manage corporate development for portfolio partners.- Provide partners, customers, investors and R&D groups with expertise - business modeling, strategy, and business creation to maximize enterprise value. - Manage investment, SEED funding and follow-on capital for partners and portfolio companies- Take interim roles in business and product development including:CTO (Data/Commerce in China)CEO (Crypto/FinTech/Payment Gateway/Global)VP Product Development (Energy/Materials Science)VP, Business Development (Power Technology)VP Strategy and Development (AI/E-Commerce)VP Marketing and Development (IC-Related Technology)EVP Development (AI/Machine Learning Medical)

Managing strategy and development for stealth mode (Tier 1 Automotive Supplier) spinout focusing on delivering advanced perception technology for a variety of use cases including L2-L4 autonomy, LiDar based perception and analysis, and the creation of a data model to solve old world problems in Municipal and Public Sector. Support relationships in the automotive, telematics, supply chain/logistics, and public markets for product, investment, and delivery of technology.

CEO, US Operations.Managed development, business operations, funding, business development activitiesf or product and company introduction to North America. Successfully introduced innovative Smart-Home Technology system to Telecom Partners, Developers, Operators, and Property Management organizations. Led operations and $10M fundraising campaign for Ukrainian operator and developer while parent company under massive challenges from Russian invasion.

- Led company to $27M in revenue with a team of 45 employees, managing cross-functional operations and global strategy. - Steered the company through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining growth and operational stability.- Managed M/A efforts for the acquisition of the company, aligning with strategic goals and market opportunities.- Focused on customer acquisition and relationship management to drive revenue and expand market presence.

Managed enterprise and commercial business segment for fast growing connected car company. Grew business from ground floor to forecasted volumes of over 300k units globally. Engineering product and business strategy to deploy elite camera technology into fleet telematics providers, Tier 1 auto suppliers, global telcos, and international distribution channels.Created segment opportunity, developed strategy, owned global budget, facilitated investment, and secured revenue for entity worth $150M.

- Responsible for global development and strategy (sales, marketing, business development) including fundraising, investment, acquisitions) and global strategic partnerships.- CSO/COO for venture-funded vision-based connected vehicle platform using advanced machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to drive the global autonomous market.- Designing and implementing company's business strategy and leading market execution. - Oversee daily operations of the company (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)

Sr. Director of Marketing and Corporate Development- Responsible for direction and strategy related to marketing for corporate and individual product lines as well as corporate development (investment, M/A) efforts.- Worked with product teams, partners and potential investments/acquisitions on technology and intellectual property acquisition and use.- Part of team executing on acquisition of processor IP and product line from major semiconductor firm.

- Led international business development activities for leading publicly traded IP licensing company.- Managed IP licensing efforts for foundry, design services, EDA and IP companies for IP integration, licensing and use models and developed agreements for worldwide development.- Worked with GSA working groups to develop industry wide licensing models for universal agreements.

- Developed IP Licensing company with disruptively innovative technology offering with broad applicability in semiconductor market from funded research- Led IP commercialization effort to funded startup, revenue generation and acquisition. - Teamed with technologist to co-found the company through a variety of public and private funding including business developement, initial customer funding and SEED investment funds.- Created company concept and led from startup phase through private funding and into product development, commercialization and company formation.- Managed initial customer acquisition, team formation and product roadmap.- Led corporate development effort and acquisition (acquired by SST/Microchip in June 2013)

- Supported business development activities including review of technology investments, partnership opportunities, new commercialization projects and product evaluation.- Worked with start-up community to provide expertise, experience and network to companies engaged in advanced technical research from Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh and Penn State.- Developed commercialization strategies, business models and channel plans for companies to generate initial customers and revenue and technical validity.- Spun out IP from funded research programs to develop and to commercialize technologies forming two separate entities which were both later acquired by publicly traded entities.- Served on Board of Advisors for multiple companies during this period.

- Managed strategic marketing, business planning, product marketing, diligence, patent research, funding strategies and facilitation of technology licensing for portfolio companies.- Developed operating plans/financing strategies for early stage companies and facilitated investments to build companies from concept stage to IPO/liquidity event for $100 Million portfolio.

Led efforts in option strategies around start-up technology firms and managed transactions post acquisition with support of investment banking teams and global trade desk.