Eric Plaut Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

IBC Ventures, a VC, incubator & media company (holding company is Citizen Journalism Network) which is valued at $150m and planning to go public later in 2024.We host the largest spaces on X. Guests included Elon on many occasions, Hunter Biden, the Tates, Bill Ackman, Marc Andreessen, Imran Khan, Mark Cuban…To date, we have over 250 projects under our belt, close partnerships with other top tiers of VCs, and direct connections with the leading exchanges/launchpads. We reach 10-15 million listeners a week. Our tweets reach over a billion a month (peak was 2.4 billion impressions). We also moderate panels between politicians from around the world. Our spaces cover finance (daily), AI (weekly), politics (daily, Crypto (many times a day), and are hosted on our channels. We also host the biggest live show in crypto with Mario Nawfal, Ran (Crypto Banter) and Scott (Wolf of All Streets). We have also recently expanded into YouTube as-well. Some of our investments include Manta, Qorpo, Big Time, Octavia, Shiba Saga, Bitcrunch, DeChat etc… and many pending, including many more Binance launchpad projects.

New York, New York, United States

As a Team Captain we spearhead our NBA Fan Communities around their favorite teams, bringing together collectors through IRL meet-ups, watch parties and more!Key responsibilities include:• Manage and grow NBA Top Shot Web3 community and onboard new users to ensure the continued success as community members• Measure and report on community engagement and sentiment and how activities support revenue growth and customer satisfaction• Maintain a deep understanding of the Web3 Sports market landscape, trends, competitor capabilities, and customer use cases• Work closely with internal teams and product and marketing teams to write and disseminate critical information about feature updates and NBA events to keep the community up-to-date on product activities• Design and scale social media and online community channels (Twitter, Discord, etc.)• Organize and host online (Playback App, Discord, X Live) and in-person events to maintain and promote a vibrant community culture• Build and maintain a calendar of content, activities, and events to keep the ecosystem engaged• Moderate, listen to, and engage with community members, helping them with any support we can provide and instilling a sense of shared mission• Measure and report on community engagement and sentiment and how activities support revenue growth and customer satisfaction• Check out some of our community based charity initiatives below...

New York, New York, United States

• Ran a three-person sales team at a $100+ million digital Web3/IoT/Blockchain technology company, actively strategizing and delivering unique & complex DOOH presentations and solutions to C-suite executives.• Demonstrated expertise in selling a unique digital display screen technology built on a cloud-based, mobile app-driven, SaaS model subscription platform and powered by Web3, blockchain and AI technology.• Spearheaded the development of AI-driven dynamic screen triggers within cloud-based software solutions by collaborating with software developers and elevating live retail customer experiences.• Negotiated and closed over 400 enterprise contracts, many exceeding $1 million, leveraging an expert consultative approach.• Executed strategic team growth plans, driving annual sales to $6M in the first 2 years and surpassing revenue targets.• Demonstrated exceptional customer retention skills with a retention rate exceeding 98% from 2017 to 2023.• Generated a substantial pipeline, conducting over 600 client meetings, helping to translate into a stellar $22 million in overall company revenue in 2023.• Drove remarkable growth by acquiring over 300 new customers between 2017 and 2023, resulting in recurring yearly revenue of $3 million.• Delivered over 500 sales presentations to key decision-makers, effectively highlighting the value and advantages of enterprise digital signage solutions.• Drove market penetration by developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, resulting in the acquisition of enterprise clients such as Red Bull, Redbox, McDonald’s, Estee Lauder, Marriott, Campari and many other Fortune 100 brands.• Led the development and implementation of a new revenue stream – creative design services, resulting in over $500,000 in generated revenue within the first four years.• Collaborated closely with product development and marketing teams to align product offerings with market demands, ensuring the creation of compelling sales collateral.

Greater New York City Area

• Pioneered over 125 client meetings and presentations in the initial 8 months, culminating in the execution of 10 client projects, generating revenue exceeding $3 million.• Expertly orchestrated and oversaw four expansive trade show exhibit booths, yielding 500 fresh sales leads and broadening the company's market presence.• Demonstrated a keen ability to comprehend and adapt to new markets and industries, including understanding the competitive e-commerce landscape.• Led and actively participated in weekly external client brainstorming sessions to cultivate novel ideas and explore new revenue streams.• Identified and implemented appropriate sales technology solutions to streamline processes, enhance customer engagement, and drive results.

Greater New York City Area

• Built complex supply chain and fulfillment networks that were strategically crafted to streamline end-to-end operations, ensuring a swift and dependable order-to-delivery process. Collaborated with leading brands to create holistic warehouse solutions, addressing storage, order picking, packing, and shipping services.• Collaborated with Fortune 100 brands (Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Pepsi, NBA, P&G and countless others) to spearhead complex new product launch initiatives, from initial strategic planning to prototype development and ultimate product assembly and distribution.• Executed 10,000+ custom packaging campaigns, consistently tailoring each project to maximize impact and ROI.• Set high standards for design and assembly quality, ensuring that new products stood out and garnered increased exposure and awareness.• Successfully recruited, trained and mentored a dynamic sales team of four, consistently surpassing sales targets between 2010 and 2016.• Drove remarkable growth, elevating company revenue from $4 million to $7 million in 2015 and from $7 million to $10 million in 2016.• Achieved a 138% increase in annual sales over the 2012 revenue goal, followed by a 120% increase over the 2013 revenue goal.• Pioneered the launch of a client online ordering web portal in 2013, prioritizing client education on new technology adoption.• Opened 4 new warehouse distribution centers across the globe, including a Hong Kong Warehouse which resulted in an annual revenue boost of $2 million while saving customers over $10 million in shipping costs.• Invested in the professional growth of the sales team by providing training, coaching and career development opportunities.• Contributed to the company’s executive leadership team, providing insights, recommendations and input on overall company strategy and direction.• Identified and executed new distribution business opportunities that aligned with the company's growth objectives.