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Scaled and optimized operations as globally distributed team grew 3x. Led people strategy, data strategy, corporate development and investor relations. Served as the critical liaison between technical team in Israel building cutting edge AI tools / machine learning algorithms and product/sales team in Los Angeles serving bluechip clients in the Media & Entertainment sector.

Spearheaded Series A fundraise, securing nearly 8-figures in new capital, empowering the org to scale across tech, product, finance, business development, etc.. Negotiated landmark data deals, including multiple 6-figure investments, allowing the company to rapidly expand customer base and revenues via expansion to new industry segments and geographies. Led corporate strategy and collaborated closely with CEO in investor relations.

Joined seed-stage tech startup as the first “business hire” alongside 10 artificial intelligence and media gurus disrupting how Hollywood conducts consumer research. Wore many hats across multiple leadership positions, including finance, fundraising, corporate development, product & data strategy, growth strategy and HR. Navigated the trials and tribulations of early-COVID, successfully raising 7-figure SAFE Note and leading strategic pivot to booming streaming sector.

Deal sourcing & diligence (seed stage venture deals)

Freelance consultant serving angel investors, Venture Capital firms, Private Equity firms, large corporations and start-ups. Develop investment theses, identify & diligence targets / entrepreneurs, build business plans and go to market strategies, fundraising strategy, exit planning, market research, operational analytics, etc. Completed 50+ engagements, including >$100M in M&A transactions.

Developed corporate strategy to facilitate a digital transformation of the nation’s largest B2B provider of roadside assistance services (think AAA except customers are the major auto insurers and automakers).Responsibilities: - Business Development (Identified & prioritized growth opportunities, developed go to market strategies)- M&A, venture / seed investing, & strategic partnerships- Customer Intelligence / Consumer Insights (Voice of the Customer)- Market Research (Subject Matter Expert – primary research, secondary research)- Marketing Strategy (persona-based marketing)- Competitive Intelligence- Operational AnalyticsSubject Matter Expert - Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility

Hiked the entire 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Planned & executed logistical strategy to maintain access to food, water and supplies while in the wilderness for 187 days. Displayed resilience overcoming mental and physical challenges to achieve the objective.

Strategy consulting; primarily Private Equity buy side due diligence and portfolio company growth strategy. Executed secondary and primary research on 30+ transactions & strategy cases. Managed teams of up to 15 Analysts. Exposure to a broad range of industries - everything from automotive to taxidermy.

Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Identified, prospected, and executed due diligence on e-commerce acquisition targets.