Over the past 25+ years, I've gained a range of experiences across the corporate finance and competitive strategy fields, with a focus on media and entertainment industries (mainly GAMES for the past 15 years). I’ve proven to be an effective and inspirational leader in both my operational roles (leading strategic planning, market & competitive intelligence, M&A and investment deals) as well as professional services (leading banking and consulting teams in various strategic projects and corporate finance transactions). I'm a natural team player (generous with my time), thrive in challenging, high-performing environments and take pride in working with passionate teams to build and grow businesses.Areas of expertise: video game business models (esp. free-to-play and subscriptions), new business planning/development, market/product assessment, LTV and revenue forecasting, connecting gaming behavior to business KPIs, corporate/competitive strategy, financial analysis and modeling for valuation; with experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, private equity/venture fund raising, public equity analysis (Media/Entertainment industries), deal structuring, negotiation; and IPOs.I've worked to start and grow businesses in video games (mobile, web, and PC), mobile eSports, and consumer internet v1.0 (portal and advertising) and advised clients in a variety of industries: mobile (both telecoms operators and mobile businesses), e-Commerce, advertising, media (TV, radio, and magazines), jewelry, paper packaging, clothing, and third-party logistics.Passed CFA Level 1 and FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 exams.