PlayaNext has built a powerful software and application marketing platform. Brand name software companies and app developers work with us to drive user growth on a global basis. The idea behind PlayaNext was to enable cost-effective cross marketing among software companies at scale. The company is now a strategic source of user acquisition and monetization for its software partners.We market software & apps through partnerships we have with other software publishers and websites that use our platform. By integrating our platform, these marketing partners can generate meaningful incremental monetization, particularly with regard to free or trial users.In addition, we recently acquired and relaunched www.download.io to provide valuable content to consumers and also promote the applications of our software developer partners.

Homestake Digital LLC is the creative force behind Kanbana, a cross-platform life management application that we acquired in January 2023. The company is dedicated to creating simple but yet powerful productivity tools to make peoples’ lives easier.

Worked closely with the Apollo deal team on due diligence, forecasts, strategy and documentation for closed acquisition of Yahoo / Verizon Media.

System1 is a leading consumer internet and applications company with a portfolio of over 50 vertical content sites and search properties that are used by millions of consumers every day. The company uses its best-in-class technology platform and digital marketing capabilities to build and grow brands and businesses in three areas: Publishing & Lead Gen, Search & Applications, and its Partner Network. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with additional offices in the U.S, Canada and the UK, and over 300 employees.

Reported to Yahoo CEO (Marissa Mayer) and oversaw Yahoo's approx. 125-person Corporate Development and Global Partnerships teams. Responsible for the company's M&A and partnership efforts on a global basis.Spearheaded Yahoo sale process leading to closed acquisition by Verizon/AOL. Oversaw pre-closing activities and integration planning with CEO.Partnerships responsibilities covered all facets of the business, including thousands of partnerships across:1) Content: e.g. NFL, NBA, ABC News, NBC Sports, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Getty Images2) Telecom carriers and OEMs: e.g. Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG, Huawei, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Sky, British Telecom, Rogers3) Search: e.g. Microsoft, Google, Mozilla/Firefox, McAfee, Media.net, eBay, Amazon4) Platforms: e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn, Telesign5) Ad technology and data: e.g. comScore, Nielsen, Acxiom, WhiteOpsTeam was also responsible for Rivals sports subscription and advertising business.

Cleartree Brands, LLC was a personal holding company formed to acquire distressed consumer brands. Cleartree acquired, operated and exited a direct selling business.

Based in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in operational turnarounds and corporate divestitures. The firm focuses on acquiring businesses that can benefit from its operational expertise and flexible capital base. Particular sectors of interest include technology, telecommunications, business services, industrial, healthcare, media & entertainment, and consumer products.

Responsible for idea generation for clients, particularly private equity firms.

Apollo Management is one of the largest global private equity firms. Responsible for evaluating and executing distressed investments, leveraged buyout transactions and structured equity investments. Industry generalist, but had direct experience in retail, media, consumer products, financial services, among others.

Invested private equity for an arm of the Bronfman and Fisher families.

Member of the Mergers & Acquisitions group responsible for financial analysis and preparation of internal and external presentations. Part of the team executing M&A transactions for Goldman Sachs clients.