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Mountain View, Ca, Us

- Building an innovative group engagement platform for organizations that need to manage teams without formal reporting structure - Managing all aspects of startup development from conceptualization to launch - Primarily responsible for business strategy, sales, client relationships, team management, operations, and fundraising activities - Deeply involved in product conceptualization, including gamification, project management, and social media toolsRallyware completed TechStars Boston Accelerator Program in Spring 2013 and moved to San Francisco in August 2013

Boston, Ma, Us

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Mountain View, California, Us

Agile Fuel recruits and supports high-quality dedicated engineering teams that are tailored specifically to each client’s technical requirements, culture, and communication needs.

Boston, Ma, Us

- Strategy consultant specializing on growth strategy and private commercial due diligence projects- Directly supervised teams of 3 to 9 associates on completing fast-paced consulting engagements- Responsible for gaining quick market knowledge base, conducting primary research campaigns, managing secondary research efforts, conceptualizing financial models, and structuring client presentations- Selected for a 6-month rotation in L.E.K.’s global headquarters in London for high performance achievements- Primary industry focus: media, entertainment, and technology, health care, and private equitySelected case work:• Developed strategic direction for global TV content production company to launch a new cable TV channel in the US. Led 4 consulting associates to conduct research and interviews and presented findings to the client’s upper management. Engagement resulted in Board’s approval for the $500M investment and initiation of negotiations with potential partners • Conducted commercial due diligence on a leading private wealth management firm in the UK. Managed 9 consulting associates to investigate market trends, understand competitive landscape, and analyze target’s internal data. Conducted interview campaign, prepared customer survey, and developed recommendations based on the findings • Managed international business expansion strategy for a leading pipe insulation manufacturer. Conducted initial assessment and a deep dive analysis on ~90 cross-segments by material and geography. Managed teams in China, India, Italy, Germany, France, Poland, Russia, and the U.K. Provided prioritization and market entry strategy recommendations• Provided project management support and coordination for the development of new healthcare program for leading health insurance company to help its turnaround strategy

Warsaw, Pl

- Performed strategic and investment analyses on four potential retail acquisition targets with average revenues of $100M. Presented findings to partners and completed first round bid submission. Conducted early stages of due diligence - Proposed pricing policy improvements to the CEO of portfolio company resulting in significant sales increase - Identified and evaluated retail, consumer goods, and real estate investment opportunities in Czech Republic and Ukraine

- Co-Founded and led a global non-profit organization that attracts PE and VC investments to Russia and Eastern Europe- Initiated and organized the annual Emerging Markets Private Equity Conference (EMPEC) that attracted 350 attendees and was covered by 5 major TV channels. Persuaded top private equity and venture capital funds, institutional investors, and government officials to support EMPEC. Managed EMPEC’s fundraising process and raised $300,000 from sponsor support- Established partnership and advised Russian Government on its $1.25B venture capital fund-of-funds RVC initiative

Vienna, Vienna, At

- Create methodology and established framework for analyzing private standards in the textile and apparel industry in developing countries- Provided research assistance for the initial publication of the UNIDO Report on Private Standards (http://www.unido.org/fileadmin/user_media/Uploads/Documents/UNIDO_%20Guidelines_web.pdf)

London, Gb

- Led the team of 6 analysts in San Diego and India to design, implement, and launch Customer Appreciation Program increasing annual funding by more than $100M. Analyzed and selected appropriate risk management structure for the program- Created targeting strategy for direct mail Winback campaign that significantly increased customer retention rate- Developed initiatives to improve HSBC’s brand recognition among prime customers in the US, such as establishing an 8-member cross-departmental team to create a successful strategic alliance with BMW

Mba, Entrepreneurial Management

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Bs, Electrical Engineering And Computer Science

Ba, Applied Mathematics