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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

New York, New York, Us

Board member at Innovative FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) platform in rapidly growing CTV space

Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) was formed as the merger of Rubicon Project (NYSE: RUBI) and Telaria (NYSE: TLRA). The merger closed in April of 2020.Recent accomplishments include:* Acquisition of SpotX for $1.17B* Acquisition of SpringServe for $31MM* Integration of SpotX and SpringServe into Magnite to create Magnite Streaming* Acquisition and integration of Carbon* Acquisition and integration of Nth PartyAs Chief Strategy Officer, I lead corporate development, merger integration and strategic initiatives. In addition, I lead our weekly executive team meetings and work closely with our Board of Directors.

Playa Vista, Ca, Us

Led Rubicon Project's (NYSE: RUBI) successful "Merger of Equals" effort with Telaria (NYSE: TLRA)Led corporate development and strategic initiatives as Chief Strategy Officer. Major accomplishments include:* Integration of TLRA and RUBI businesses and teams into one cohesive organization.* Cost synergy execution against publicly announced target of $15-20mm run rate reduction* Creation and execution of strategy to enter Connected Television (CTV) space * Creation of "Prebid as a service" strategy, including acquisition and integration of RTK.io* Creation of Buyer strategy, including acquisition and integration of nToggle * Changes to auction dynamics * Pricing strategy changes* Restructuring of senior and executive management team and related cost control efforts* Departmental org restructuring -- Buyer Sales (2016), Product (2016), Marketing (2017)* Interim Executive roles: Chief Product Officer (2016) and Chief Marketing Officer (2017)* Redesign of Header Bidding product offerings, pricing, implementation and strategy* Divestiture of Intent Marketing business (2016)In addition, as Chief Strategy Officer, I led our weekly executive team meetings (set agenda, drive follow up, etc) and was very involved with Board of Directors (set agenda w/CEO & CFO, develop material, manage meetings, work with Board committees, etc)

Los Angeles, California, Us

Advisor to UCLA spin out focused on portable, objective concussion detection and diagnosis. Company applies cutting edge data science techniques to biomedical data around brain health.

Design-focused startup accelerator, a partnership between Caltech, Art Center College of Design and Idealab. Key accomplishments:• Co-created concept, the world’s first accelerator focused on great design• Developed and closed partnerships with Caltech and Idealab; Raised seed stage investment fund• Advise, coach and serve as board member for several startup companiesSelect portfolio companies include:* Anomaly Systems, Inc -- Real-time cloud-based data analytics * Raw Science -- distribution and promotion of science-oriented video content* Eyevoice -- social media app focusing on civic pride* Metamason -- 3d printed medical grade patient masks

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

CEO of VC-funded travel technology company. Built large distribution network and sophisticated algorithmic pricing (yield) management platform for independent lodging companies such as vacation rental managers, timeshare developers, condo-hotels, B&B's, Inns, etc. Performance-based services for clients in the "travel e-commerce" space.Company sold to longtime distribution partner.* Grew volume through system from zero to significant eight figure amount* Industry changing platform platform product.* Secured strategic partnership and multiple equity investments from Fortune 500 partner* Closed data and distribution partnerships with dozens of leading travel companies, including Priceline, Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, Sabre, Galileo, etc.* D&T Fast 500 and Inc. 5000 honoree* Raised significant venture capital over several rounds.

Board member for advertising technology company focussed on search feed syndication. Company acquired by a public company in 2011.

Austin, Texas, Us

Sequoia Capital funded company invented prepaid reloadable (GPR) card sold at retail. Company went public in 2010. I was GM of network business unit focussed on selling network cash acceptance services to leading billers and financial service companies.

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One of first 25 employees at search pioneer GoTo.com / Overture Services, now a division of Yahoo!Involved in Acquisitions, Divestitures, New product line development, IP acquisition, etc.Head of Product Management during company's startup phase, launching first PPC advertising system. Transitioned to VP of Business Development as company grew.

VC funded startup healthcare company. Product was diabetes disease management software for patients and clinicians.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Management Consultant

Mba, Finance, General Management

Ab, Political Science