Kaz Brecher

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Leadership, Teaming and Culture Strategist and Designer @ Matter
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Kaz turns inquiry into impact, with clients ranging from YouTube Originals, the Exploratorium, Snapchat, UCLA Law School's Promise Institute of Human Rights, and the National Gallery of Canada, among others. At a glance, Kaz can support you as:~ an innovation strategist - for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, civil servants, foundations & non-profits~ a learning & development experience designer and master facilitator - for growing individuals, teams and organizations~ a design thinking practitioner - applying human-centered design and user experience design for the creation and refinement of business concepts across all sectors~ a capacity builder and program designer - whether it's better brainstorming, a company retreat, or multi-week executive trainings, the right structure can cultivate both new skill sets and exceptional ideas~ an agile, cross-disciplinary, complex systems junkie - accomplished in pattern recognition and iterative prototyping to uncover blind spots and identify opportunities from the vantage point of a professional outsider~ a network entrepreneur - identifying, connecting and catalyzing the right collaborators from across a large, diverse network of high-caliber expertsAs a professional curious catalyst, Kaz drives breakthrough change for businesses and organizations through innovation and social impact, in emerging platforms and larger cross-disciplinary problem areas. Her consultancy practice applies agile methods from digital innovation to complex challenges. Previously focused on cloud computing and emerging technology, Kaz brings a unique creative perspective to her work from broad experience in media, combining film, print, broadcast, branding and new media. She also serves as a senior advisor, executive interactive producer, and creative director role, producing work and providing leadership for select clients. Her passions include social impact, emerging and cross-platform development projects. She's a skilled human-centered designer, innovation strategist, facilitator and a certified SCRUM Master.**Note: I will not accept LinkedIn invitations if we have not actually met or spoken previously, but feel free to send a message, and I will reply at my earliest convenience.**

Kaz Brecher's Current Company Details
Matter

Matter

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Leadership, Teaming and Culture Strategist and Designer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Website:
Www.thismatters.co
Employees:
11
Kaz Brecher Work Experience Details
  • Matter
    Leadership, Teaming And Culture Strategist And Designer
    Matter
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
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  • Curious Catalyst, Inc.
    Founder & Chief Curious Catalyst
    Curious Catalyst, Inc. Jan 2013 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    While Curious Catalyst began in 2012 as an experiment to apply the agile ways of innovation from technology disruptors to urban systems challenges, it has evolved into a broader engine for transformation. Drawing from globe-spanning careers, the core team of expert generalists is united by their boundless thirst for knowledge and love of healthy debate. This has consistently underpinned the Curious Catalyst reputation as an enthusiastic champion of breakthrough change—built on an ability to identify, connect and activate unlikely collaborators across myriad disciplines from their vantage point as a professional outsiders and complex system junkies. We like to say we have gigantic antennae out to the world. In other words, we’re good at figuring out exactly what you need to evolve your organization. Working with a diverse range of clients, harnessing our ability to thrive in highly ambiguous contexts and find paths forward even where none exist, we have guided entrepreneurs, start-ups and senior executives at Mattel and Disney among others – cultivating new skill sets, sparking innovative ideas and seeding promising partnerships. Additional clients include the Smithsonian, Tony's Chocolonely, Citizen University, UCLAx, The Workers Lab, Yoxi, THNK School of Creative Leadership, A Hundred Years and GOOD/Corps in Los Angeles.
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  • Matter
    Leadership, Teaming And Culture Strategist & Designer
    Matter Jun 2023 - Present
    Vancouver, Ca
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  • Experience Institute
    Senior Workshop Facilitator
    Experience Institute Oct 2020 - Present
    Chicago, Il, Us
    At Experience Institute, we believe that experiential learning is transformative, and our mission is to make experience a credible form of education. We develop and run programs that help people design their own learning, whether that's high school students doing capstone projects, college undergrads connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences, or professionals designing projects to further their own learning and development. See more at expinstitute.com.In corporate spaces, we create opportunities for professionals to deepen their skills in Storytelling, Design Thinking, User Research, and Innovation.
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  • Made By Us
    Innovation Strategist
    Made By Us Mar 2016 - Present
    Using history to power the future. From the First Americans Museum to the Smithsonian to your local historical society, our coalition inspires, informs, and empowers We the People to come together and create the future of America. From the genesis of this coalition, Curious Catalyst has supported ideation, collaboration design, program design, brand strategy and marketing and on-going human-centered effort.s
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  • Thinkhuman
    Senior Consultant / Leadership Facilitator
    Thinkhuman Oct 2018 - Present
    Nyc, Ny, Us
    Working with ThinkHuman and their client partners and teams to bring forth leadership at all levels, embolden authenticity, and catalyze high performance with a high purpose.
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  • The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce)
    Fellow
    The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce) Apr 2018 - Present
    The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) mission is to enrich society through ideas and action. We have been at the forefront of social change for 260 years thanks to the support of our Fellows, a global network of people who share our values. Today our impact is greater than ever. Fellows have access to the brightest new ideas, innovative projects, a diverse network of like-minded people and a platform for social change.
  • Future Architects
    Partner
    Future Architects Jan 2018 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
    Future architecture positions humanity to thrive in our epoch of systems-level challenge compounded by accelerating change. This emerging discipline stems from the work of Sharon Chang (www.sharonchang.is) in concert with evolutionary minds and open hearts around the globe. A master craft for designing the intangible, future architecture equips us in pursuing the conditions necessary to make the world more beautiful for more people.Future Architects is the leadership team charged with refining the discipline and activating the practice of future architecture. We neither over-intellectualize theories of change nor engage in predicting what the future may hold. Instead, we actively design and build the future we want to live in—more just, more kind, more connected and more inclusive.
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  • Thnk - School Of Creative Leadership
    Core Challenge Faculty
    Thnk - School Of Creative Leadership Dec 2012 - Present
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Co-led the Challenge program for several cohorts in Amsterdam and providing support for the launch of other location programming and in-company engagements. Began by joining this incredible team of social innovators at Amsterdam's burgeoning program, for a quick sprint to develop a new pilot program with the faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. In additional to working on curriculum adaptation and program design, I have focused on evolving digital collaboration platforms for the organization and codifying best practices for the Challenge program materials and delivery.
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  • Ouisi Inc.
    Co-Founder
    Ouisi Inc. Jan 2016 - Present
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
    Working on the creative direction and product strategy, Kaz joined founder, Paul Brillinger, after they met at THNK School of Creative Leadership in Vancouver, to bring OuiSi to life. She shares as passion for humane tech and applications which engender empathy and co-creation.
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  • Nobl Collective
    Senior Facilitator
    Nobl Collective Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    NOBL (pronounced no-bell) was founded in 2014 to help leaders make change. Today we are a global change agency, training organizations to embrace new attitudes and adopt new behaviors. Our work is its most meaningful when our partners grow to their full potential, when they are freed to truly serve their customers and constituents, and when their impact on the world becomes powerful and profound.
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  • Yoxi
    Advisor
    Yoxi Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
    New York, Us
    After 3 years serving as Executive Director, as an Advisor, Kaz brings to Yoxi her ability to recognize patterns and blind spots - as an innovation strategist and practitioner, a human-centered design thinker, and a complex systems problem-solver. She is a consultant of opportunity, working across sectors, going broad and deep, and connecting diverse networks of high-caliber thinkers and doers to catalyze systems change. She is focused on thought leadership, content creation, and evangelizing what is unique about Yoxi and its approach to impact and investing.
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  • Yoxi
    Executive Director
    Yoxi Jan 2017 - Sep 2019
    New York, Us
    Often called a professional outsider, Kaz brings to Yoxi her ability to recognize patterns and blind spots - as an innovation strategist and practitioner, a human-centered design thinker, and a complex systems problem-solver. She is a consultant of opportunity, working across sectors, going broad and deep, and connecting diverse networks of high-caliber thinkers and doers to catalyze systems change. She is focused on thought leadership, content creation, and evangelizing what is unique about Yoxi and its approach to impact and investing.
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  • Culturati Summit
    Programming Committee
    Culturati Summit Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
    Austin, Texas, Us
    The annual Culturati Summit convenes an intimate group of C-suite leaders from across the country who prioritize culture and employee engagement. The fourth annual summit will take place January 26-27, 2020 in Austin, Texas. http://culturatisummit.comHave an idea for a workshop, panel or roundtable for our 2020 event? We're forgoing long-winded call-and-responses processes for collaborative planning. Contact me to get the conversation started.
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  • Dream Office Of Imaginary Friends
    High-Ranking Suspect
    Dream Office Of Imaginary Friends Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
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  • Bridge The Gap Villages
    Senior Advisory Board Member
    Bridge The Gap Villages Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
    Lent strategic marketing and positioning advice to this innovative approach to sustainable community tourism, starting in Fiji - including developing the marketing plan, partnership and sponsorship strategies, social media tactics, PR, and brand identity creative direction.
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  • Aiga Los Angeles
    Board Member
    Aiga Los Angeles Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    AIGA, the oldest professional association for design in the United States, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. Founded in 1983 by design legends Deborah Sussman, Saul Bass, Jim Cross, and others, the Los Angeles chapter continues to connect LA’s varied creative industries through extensive programming, events, communication and social outreach. AIGA LA is recognized as a civic leader for its celebration of local design, partnerships with cultural and media organizations, exceptional support of educational institutions, and a dedication to nurturing the diversity and independent spirit unique to the Los Angeles creative community.
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  • Morphlabs
    Vice President, Strategy And Operations
    Morphlabs Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    Established and led the strategy, implementation, and consulting services for this cloud-computing powerhouse - which included marketing, delivery engineering, and product readiness; managed direct reports and acted as a primary point of contact for clients; was responsible for working with the CEO and CFO to oversee this division's P&L. Drove and crafted brand and messaging guidelines to elevate Morphlabs from a very crowded ecosystem, including product naming, style guide development, and pushing the bounds on the visual language. Also managed all Analyst Relations and PR with outside firms. Coordinated the establishment and launch of the Morphlabs as the first in the Dell Emerging Solutions Platform Partnership. Started as the VP Business Solutions and took on acting-COO duties as the company has grew.Morphlabs is a recognized leader in converged infrastructure solutions for the Enterprise. Our flagship product, the mCloud Helix unit, pre-integrates hyperscale hardware with best-of-breed software to deliver the most price performant private cloud solution available today. The mCloud solution’s next generation modular architecture completely integrates compute, storage and networking to dramatically reduce the cost of IT while accelerating time to market. Enterprises are free to focus on the tasks that differentiate their business, instead of worrying about IT procurement, integration, assembly and optimization.Founded in 2007 by industry pioneers, Morphlabs, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, with operations in the Philippines, Japan and Singapore.
  • Aiga/La
    Digital Vision Committee Member
    Aiga/La Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
    Member of an invited committee to steer the re-invention of all AIGA/LA digital properties through selection and oversight of an external design agency partner.
  • Sprout
    Vp, Interactive Strategy And Production
    Sprout Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Prior to Sprout's acquisition by InMobi, Kaz was responsible for driving strategic application of Sprout's social media and viral products as well as shaping interactive agency services and production processes, as well as spearheading the Los Angeles presence. As the head of the Services arm of the company, Kaz managed scoping and client relationships in partnership with the account and Business Development team, as well as driving proposal responses, initial ideation, resourcing and utilization, overseeing the Services P&L, and funneling observations back into the process to refine and optimize.
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  • Schematic
    Program Manager
    Schematic Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    A guiding force at in the Production department of Schematic, Kaz managed both less senior Project Managers as well as large scale client engagements. Offering strategic and creative thinking, Kaz managed complex, multi-disciplinary projects with the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated solutions to our clients' challenging business problems, on time and on budget. Kaz was instrumental in the evolution of the Project Management department at this full-service user-centered design interactive agency as it grew from a 90 person company into a member of WPP’s holdings with 8 offices around the world, successfully leading cross-platform projects for clients such as ABC, Target, Dell, Logitech, Oprah, Mircosoft’s Surface multi-touch platform prototyping, Toyota/MySpace, and the Google All-for-Good-driven iparticipate.org strategy. She managed the career paths of direct reports, crafting documentation around PM best practices, and further honing the delivery process across the Los Angeles and Austin offices. Project work included business development, scoping and estimating, leading efforts from Discovery, Architecture, Production, and Deployment including integration and QA. Frequent speaker and panelist at rapid prototyping/incubation, social media and multi-platform industry events.
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  • Melanie Paykos Design
    Senior Project Manager
    Melanie Paykos Design Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
    Acted as primary liaison between clients and in-house designers, evaluating project scopes, setting and managing project schedules as well as overseeing specs, sourcing, estimating, and production process. Also involved in brainstorming, branding and marketing strategy with sister-company, CREATVE BRANDING GROUP, to extending assets into new arenas, with clients such as Mattel, Paramount Pictures, Turner Classic Movies, Song Airlines, Kathy Ireland Worldwide, and Caruso Affiliated.
  • The Fantastic Corporation / Fantasticone
    Creative Director Broadband Content, North America
    The Fantastic Corporation / Fantasticone Mar 2001 - Jun 2001
    Oversaw the transition of interactive content accounts from U.S.-based Fantastic Entertainment to FantasticOne, in Singapore, managed new business relationships with U.S. content companies for Asia-Pacific distribution, and advised on creative development.
  • The Fantastic Corporation
    Creative Director, Broadband Channels / Director, Developers Alliance Program
    The Fantastic Corporation Mar 2000 - Mar 2001
    Created the Developers Alliance Program, including evaluating 3rd party developers, negotiating contract terms, and providing training materials and procedures. Oversaw all creative aspects of next generation programming with traditional media partners and interactive designers. Managed channel building between global teams in the U.S., Europe and Asia.•Liaised with the Sales team to propose broadband programming options for brand-name media asset holders, including AccuWeather, National Football League, and Universal Music Group•Managed the building of the NFL Broadband Channel creatively and logistically

Kaz Brecher Skills

Digital Media Creative Direction User Experience Digital Strategy Social Media Information Architecture Interactive Marketing Project Management New Media Business Development Social Networking Marketing Crm Cloud Computing Mobile Devices User Centered Design Start Ups Interaction Design Design Thinking Social Entrepreneurship New Business Development Business Strategy Brand Implementation Design Strategy Emerging Technologies Brand Development Strategy Lean Startup Brand Development Cross Functional Problem Solving Agile Methodologies Community Engagement Art Direction Social Innovation Creative Briefs Ict Implementation Methodology Agile Methodolgy

Kaz Brecher Education Details

  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Focus In Abnormal And Social
  • Thnk School Of Leadership
    Thnk School Of Leadership
    Social Impact

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