Michael Goldstrom Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

- Building the digital hub for Medicine 3.0, focusing on proactive, behavioral, and whole-person health by enhancing user engagement and unifying fragmented data to predict and improve outcomes- Launching GetMotivated.ai, a peer-driven, AI-supported behavior change platform, leveraging the success of GetMotivatedBuddies, a significantly validated proof-of-concept- Integrating advanced AI and machine learning to provide intelligent, real-time guidance and support, inspired by theater rehearsals and validated by science- Using our vast proprietary data to discern mental health patterns, enabling personalized 24/7 support, facilitating peer relationships, and optimizing adaptive behavioral plans- Validated B2B2C interest from Bayer, Abbot Pharmaceuticals, Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, and City of Helsinki Department of Innovation and Wellbeing- Building a proprietary measure of Whole Person Health- Invited to present at Radical Health Festival in Helsinki and Rome, showcasing innovative approach to personalized health journeys- Selected by Dr. Helene Langevin, Director of NCCIH, for External Working Group for Whole Person Health Research, validating potential to revolutionize health engagement- Raising a pre-seed round to accelerate development, expand the team, and drive B2C and B2B growth, aiming to secure resources to scale the platform- Positioning GetMotivated.ai at the nexus of AI, psychology, and behavioral science to transform proactive health and personal development by meeting people where they are- Collaborating with experts in behavioral science and digital health to refine capabilities, informed by the creative process- Building sales and marketing to drive adoption among consumers, employers, and healthcare organizations, capitalizing on demand for personalized, engaging behavioral health solutions

- Spearheading B2B positioning, branding, and content development strategy based on the work of April Dunford for an AI-driven market research application, simplifying the path to consumer insights.- Created and produced "This Consumer Life," a compelling video podcast transforming research insights into engaging stories using a three-act structure.- Coordinating with the research team to deliver value-driven, consistent content on a cadence across different forms and channels.- Developed targeted content and strategies for specific personas and markets, resulting in clients such as Sony Music, Paramount+, Eero, and Crunchyroll.- Work in depth with AI tools across models to enhance content creation and optimization.- Achieved content engagement averaging over 7% on LinkedIn through differentiated value proposition and effective branding.Leveraging expertise in AI, B2B marketing, and data-driven storytelling to drive business growth and client acquisition.Increased SEO performance by over 200% through optimized content strategies.

Santa Monica, California, Us

- Founded GetMotivatedBuddies, a proactive health platform combining peer support, gamification, and insights from theater and psychology to drive lasting behavioral change- Drew upon my background in acting at Juilliard and psychology at Columbia to develop a system that embraces failure as an integral part of the change process, inspired by theater rehearsals- Created a structured framework grounded in Self-Determination Theory, with the flexibility to meet people where they are, focusing on executive functioning.- Networked and communicated with leaders in various fields of psychology, including self-determination theory, personal project analysis, Tight and Loose framework, Köhler Motivation Gain effect, psychodynamics, CBT, and gamification experts like Yukai Chou (Octalysis Framework).- Led product development, overseeing a global team to create a proof-of-concept platform that achieved a 10% paid conversion rate and garnered reviews like "my favorite of all the apps"- Developed a proprietary "accountability score" that captures intention and follow-through over time, leveraging vast amounts of behavioral data- Solved retention through a proprietary system rooted in behavioral science and theater dynamics, resulting in over 25K behavioral check-ins, 3x/day.- Grew the platform from a Reddit community of 5,000 to 185,000+ members while managing the community and building hundreds of evidence-based behavioral plans- Recognized by Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health," as a key innovator in digital health for leveraging behavioral science and theater insights to create a user-centric platform.- Selected for the inaugural Columbia Venture Impact Program cohort- Won Bloomberg TV's "2 Minute Drill" competition- Developed GetMotivatedBuddies as a significantly validated proof-of-concept, demonstrating the potential for impact in B2C and B2B2C markets, supported by rigorous research and a deep understanding of behavioral science and the creative process

Short Film: - Press or Say 2Winner, Platinum Remi Award, 2006 Worldfest Houston International Film Festival, TXWinner, Golden Ten Award, 2007 Mumbai International FICTS Festival, IndiaWinner, Best Micro-Movie, 2006 Bare Bones International Film Festival, OKFinalist, 2006 The Director's Cut, New York, NYFinalist, 2006 Century City Film Festival, Los Angeles, CASemi-Finalist, 2006 Angelus Student Film Festival, CAHonorable Mention, 2006 China America Festival of Film and Culture, VAOfficial Selection:2006 Australian International Film Festival, Melbourne, Australia2005 Deep Ellum Film Festival, Dallas, TX2006 San Francisco Asian American Film Festival, CA2006 Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, CA2006 Flint Film Festival, MI2006 Tribeca Underground Film Festival, New York, NY2006 deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma, OK2006 Tour des Artistes Film Festival, Long Beach, CA2006 Indiefest Chicago, IL2006 Asian Film Festival of Dallas, TX2006 Boulder Asian Film Festival, CO2006 San Diego Asian Film Festival, CA2006 Williamstown Film Festival, MA2006 Borges en curt, Borges en Blanques, Spain2006 Twin Cities Underground Film Festival, MN2006 Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival, MT2006 Script-2-Screen Film Festival, OKScreenplays- Two Lucky Guys - dramedy about a young man who cares for his brother with down syndrome who wants to be an actor. Commissioned by Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone.- Eurovision - comedy about an American band who plays for the new country Morania at the Eurovision competition to compete against arch rival BelarusTV Pilots- Artland - comedy 30 min, a young man takes over his dead mother's contemporary art gallery in New York, written with Bryan Cogman- Dr. Fazni, Spirit Channeler - comedy, 30 min, a Spirit Channeler establishes residency in Van Nuys, written with Bryan Cogman. Self produced.Plays:- AdlerInaugural European Association for Jewish Culture grantYoutube Sketches online

- 2018 Audie Award nomination - Multiple Earphones Award winner from Audiofile magazine.- Narrate audiobooks of all genres for all major publishers.

As the chairperson (starting 2024) of the Columbia Founders Community, I have been actively working on formalizing and enhancing the organization's structure and operations. Since assuming this role, I have:- Developed and implemented a subcommittee structure to streamline decision-making and improve accountability. The subcommittees include Strategy/Membership, Tech/Infrastructure, Finance, and Partner Relations.- Conducted regular board meetings to discuss updates, set goals, and address challenges. I have been leading these meetings, ensuring productive discussions and action item follow-ups.- Initiated efforts to improve communication and engagement with the broader community. This includes leveraging mailing lists, Google groups, and exploring the potential use of Slack for regular outreach.- Established a clear application process for filling open board and community manager positions, promoting transparency and equal opportunity.- Worked on addressing administrative issues, such as creating a shared Google Drive for document management, maintaining a clear list of expenses, and ensuring proper access to resources.- Collaborated with board members to define the roles and responsibilities of community managers, aiming to create clear expectations and evaluate their performance.- Addressed urgent matters related to domain management and website maintenance to ensure the organization's online presence remains uninterrupted.Through these initiatives, I aim to strengthen the Columbia Founders Community's organizational structure, foster active engagement among members, and drive the community's growth and success.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Trader Johann in Dreamworks/Netflix Dragons Race to the Edge (How to Train Your Dragon).

Los Angeles, California, Us

- Created entire contemporary infrastructure from scratch for cooperative art gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. - Increased sales 40%.- Created brand, narrative, sales strategies, inventory system, competitive internship program, intranet website, artist communication system, client and press tracking and systematized follow ups, social media presence, handbooks for systems to run all aspects of the gallery. - (Software: Mailchimp, Batchbook, Google Apps, Google Analytics, self-created intranet and inventory system).

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Class featured in Associated Press.Taught acting skills to opera singers:- text analysis- movement- improvisation and mask work- music/text relationship- private coaching- aria development- characterization

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Directed Mozart's last opera. In Italian with two casts.Managed cast and crew of 40.

Diploma, Drama

B.A., Art History, Psychology

Diploma, Drama

Drama

Education record

Film