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California, United States

Palo Alto, California, US

Advise media, commerce, wellness, beauty, CPG, lifestyle publishing and technology companies on innovation, strategic business development, driving revenue, solving problems, marketing and product development. Current advisor to Safe Catch Foods, Build & Imagine Toys, and Megan Media. In addition, act as interim executive thru transitions for companies..

Garden City, New York, US

TD Foundation provides aid to children directly affected by war in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to children of wounded warriors and fallen heroes here in the US.

Sausalito, CA, US

Safe Catch is known for its 100% mercury tested canned tuna. Purity for pregnant women, kids and top athletes. Safe Catch pack and cook methods result in more purity, nutrients and Omega 3s for peak performance and recovery. www.SafeCatch.com

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US

Nectar9 strives to be the leading provider in AI-based marketing solutions bringing automation and applied intelligence to drive business results at scale across a variety of platforms, marketing clouds, and CRM systems. We combine advanced machine intelligence, automation, data analytics, insights and more with human creativity to simplify and outperform.

Oakland, CA, US

Build & Imagine is an award-winning new toy company with a line of magnetic construction sets to get girls (and boys) building. Acquired by Melissa & Doug

Beauty Noted is a service that simplifies your search for beauty products by providing you with highly personalized recommendations and a streamlined purchase process. Down with guesswork, lost time and wasted money.

• Beauty Noted provides product recommendations from a proprietary crowdsourcing platform that matches users against a group of women who share like characteristics and preferences. The application enables women to.
• Took initial ‘idea’ from founder and created product, strategy, market, etc with network of key resources
• Launched first line of product: a crowd sourced platform for cosmetic recommendations within 4 months
• Led and developed all brand, marketing, advertising, and communication
• Raised initial capital outside of founder from IDG Ventures and Crosslink
• Set up pivot for company to larger BtoB and BtoC platform.

Bordeaux, FR

News Republic is a leading personal mobile media company transforming how people get and experience news across iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Tizen smartphones, tablets and wearables. Its highly rated, award winning apps: News Republic, AppyGeek and AppyGamer are available in 6 language editions for millions of readers that span the globe. Acquired by.

ad:tech is an interactive advertising and technology conference and exhibition. Worldwide shows blend keynote speakers, topic driven panels and workshops to provide attendees with the tools and techniques they need to compete in a changing world.

Addison, Texas, US

RMG Networks owns, operates and powers an extensive Digital Place-Based Media Network reaching active consumers.

New York, NY, US

LBi is a global marketing and technology agency blending strategic, creative, media and technical expertise to build business value. LBi has more than 2,000 employees in 40 offices in 15 countries. Acquired by Digitas.

US

Founded Real Girls Media Network an online publisher for women and lifestyle advertising network. RGM includes DivineCaroline.com and a premium network of branded sites for women. Led RGM from inception to sale; Set vision, product strategy, and organizational direction; Oversaw all finances, operations and investor relations; Led the integration of RGM.

San Francisco, CA, US

Joined as a Venture Partner with WaldenVC to advise many of Walden’s portfolio companies including Pandora & MeeVee. Developed business plan for RGM and subsequently funded with WaldenVC and 3i Group.

San Francisco, CA, US

AKQA (Largest Independent Interactive Agency, AdAge) - San Francisco, CA 2004 - 2006Joined AKQA as its first non-founding corporate executive to lead all services, new business and communications throughout AKQA’s worldwide network. Offices include San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, London and Singapore. Clients include Visa, Coca-Cola, Nike, PalmOne.

Carat Interactive (owned: Aegis Group plc, London)Joined Carat as part of the acquisition of Lot21, Inc. Charged with the combination of three executive teams, three brands and five US offices and to provide seamless services to over 200 clients. Oversaw all strategic and business planning for the new company and the reorganization of budgets, P&L.

• Founded Lot21, Digital Experience Marketing™ company specializing in the creation of integrated marketing solutions. Lot21 innovated on behalf of its clients and the industry by defining and creating brand experiences.
• Served on executive advisory boards for key clients as “Digital Expert”
• Led executive creative team, acting Chief Creative Officer
• Personally led the brand development of Real Media, Pets.com and Webvan
• Led expansion of services and offices nationally without additional investment
• Grew company from 4 founders to 150 employees in the first two years

San Francisco, CA, US

• Joined CNET as the 30th employee and helped grow the company to over 650 employees within three years. Established all client services within CNET’s online properties and TV properties including CNET.com.
• Served as corporate marketing & brand leader for first 3 years of CNET
• Created $50 Million in saleable advertising units
• Architected and wrote the first online reports for audience and media measurement
• Founded the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
• Served on the Board of Directors of the IAB 1995-1999

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Communications, Political Science