Creative business executive specializing in the development and sales of streaming media solutions. Possessing advanced skills in business development, operations, sales, technology and finance. Strong leader with a proven track record of success in growing revenues in both start-ups and established technology companies. Founder and investor in a number of media and technology startups. I have been successfully involved in developing strategic partnerships, direct sales, sales management, financing, research and development, product development, and team building. I've enjoyed wonderful experiences launching, developing and selling one of Canada's largest streaming media companies (to NY based NeuLion TSX:NLN in 2009, subsequently acquired by Endeavor 2018) as well as Yare Media, another streaming platform company launched in 2016 that was recognized by Canadian Business Magazine as one of Canada's Top New Growth Companies in 2020. Yare was acquired by Visaic.I have had the pleasure architecting and nurturing large-scale, innovative deal structures with marquee sports and entertainment brands around the world. Respected for my ability to synthesize diverse and complex requirements, I have extensive experience in minimizing risk and developing successful growth strategies. And while many of these ventures have been successful, some have not. I have learned valuable lessons from them all.I enjoy long walks, going to the gym, soccer, hiking, tennis, listening to podcasts, gardening and spending time with my family.
Listed skills include Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Streaming Media, Start Ups, and 21 others.
