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As a visionary executive with 20+ years of diverse experience in creative leadership, strategic operations, entrepreneurship, and innovation, I have developed a unique combination of creative, business, and technical expertise. Throughout my career, I have leveraged the power of storytelling to distill the essence of a product, define tech requirements, and successfully launch products into the marketplace. My innate ability to bridge diverse disciplines and navigate the intricate intersection of technology, business, engineering, and creativity has enabled me to drive successful business transformation and turnarounds.My professional journey began in the creative space, where I worked for well-known names such as Pixar Animation Studios and the Walt Disney Company. In my most recent role as CEO of Fitz Frames, I launched the first vertically integrated, fully custom-made-to-measure eyeglasses company from scratch. I successfully led market analysis, developed a business model, product offerings, identified strategic partners, and raised $6.5M in three rounds of funding. As a dynamic leader, my work is grounded in a collaborative and inclusive mindset. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions that drive business success while fostering a culture of growth and learning.Notable Accomplishments: ► Fitz: Launched the first vertically integrated, fully custom made-to-measure eyeglasses company from scratch. Raised $6.5m in three rounds of fundraising to support company growth. Developed and patented proprietary glasses fitting system, receiving patent grant in July 2020.► Violet Grey: Successfully led Violet Grey through a business transformation. Shepherded the company through $9m Series C round with strategic investor, & transformed e-commerce fulfillment operations.► Disney: Played a key role as an embedded startup leader at Disney, driving three internal innovations from concept to successful launch. Built cross-functional teams & products from scratch across apps, toys-to-life, physical products & short form video, demonstrating an ability to quickly build and grow a startup within a large organization.► Pixar & Blue Sky: Worked on multiple Oscar-winning feature films & shorts including Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Horton Hears a WhoSpecialties:► Product Conception & Innovation► Entrepreneurship► Startup Leadership► E-Commerce► Augmented Reality► Business Development► Animation & Film► Business Transformation► Fund Raising (through Series C)► Operations Leadership► Strategic Partnerships

Listed skills include Animation, Computer Animation, Creative Direction, Film, and 24 others.