Board member and general advisor to the CEO and the executive team. Review current practices and advise on best practices for a SaaS AI technology company. Assist with special projects, and strategic initiatives.

Bright Pixel Capital, formerly known as Sonae IM, is the technology investment arm of the multinational group Sonae. With special focus on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and retail technologies, it has a portfolio of more than 50 companies, from early to growth stages. Bright Pixel Capital acts as a partner that brings specialized know-how, global footprint, and a wealth of experience in helping companies from early stage to IPO.

Board Member for an early stage data & analytics company.

Insite AI solves large consumer goods manufacturers’ (CPG) most complex category management and revenue growth management challenges, including assortment, space, and trade promotion insights and optimization, with its advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The company has expertise from leading industry executives and data scientists to take CPGs business performance to the next level. Insite AI uniquely enables CPGs with usable, trusted, explainable, and granular decision-making that lets them out-perform their competitors--without disruptive infrastructure or process changes. We help some of the largest and most innovative consumer brands in the world to dominate their segments and deepen their strategic retail partnerships.

Revionics grew from launch to being the global dominant provider of price optimization solutions for the retail industry, competing and winning against companies like Oracle, IBM, SAP and others. Revionics served a SaaS / machine learning solution to over 50,000 retail locations in over 20 countries. Revionics was acquired in October of 2020 by Aptos/Goldman Sachs. • Founded Revionics in 2002 by establishing operations, creating the product design, and building the initial product offerings. Responsible for securing $3.5M in early growth capital and $7M in venture capital, and involved with securing additional growth capital of $45M. Guided Revionics through challenging periods of growth, serving as company CEO, as well as CTO, CMO, and head of corporate strategy and corporate development. Served as Board Director for full duration of the Boards existence, helping guide the company through its growth. • Revionics grew to be over $50M in revenue, with approximately 200 employees.• Acquired four companies to help expand the product offering.• Served a range of industry segments that included drug stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, hardline retailers, specialty stores, and ecommerce retailers. Revionics customers included: Walgreens, Family Dollar, Dick’s Sporting Goods, eBags, Tractor Supply Company, BevMo!, Victoria Supermarkets (Russia), and City Farmers (Australia).• Leveraged partnerships to secure introductions with global companies and help establish an international presence for Revionics. Traveled internationally to secure partnerships, develop new business, and meet with prospects, partners and customers.• Helped to maintain the award winning (Austin best places to work) company culture by staying involved with hiring, and employee interactions. • Delivered presentations for industry events, executives at prospect companies, and Boards of Directors. Served as a guest lecturer for professional associations and business colleges.

A pioneer in revenue management solutions for the retail industry, KhiMetrics established the concept of sales history analysis with sophisticated algorithms to quickly optimize retail pricing. KhiMetrics was acquired by SAP AG in 2006 for integration into the SAP for Retail solution suite.• Served as founder of the startup company, with responsibility for software development and sales operations. Developed the initial version of the product, including the database and user interface.• Worked in a business development role, securing the first clients for the company. Major customers included Safeway, OSCO Drug (Albertsons), H-E-B, Tops Markets (Royal Ahold), and buy.com.• Traveled extensively across the U.S. over two years to meet with executives from major retailers, provide education on KhiMetrics’ solutions, and essentially establish the retail price optimization space.• Participated in the initial fundraising effort, helped to land the first $3.5M in VC investment.• Delivered regular presentations to industry trade show and conference audiences, along with senior executives from top tier retailers.• Gained critical experience and knowledge, successfully exiting the company in 2002 to start Revionics.

• Responsible for supporting the back end system and field devices during a pilot program smart card technology. This integrated circuit card enabled smaller cash transactions for vending machines purchases. • Provided full support for the mainframe system, carried out desired enhancements, and supported the handheld devices used to interact with the cards.