Leading strategy and business development across the media and tech ecosystem to drive user growth and customer-centric innovation, securing partnerships in Generative AI, Spatial Computing, and Emerging Audio-Visual AI technologies.▪ Led and executed end-to-end key tech integrations in Generative AI, API distribution, and voice technology with Apple, Meta, Google, Sony, and Dolby, contributing to platform growth from 55M to over 80M users.

Part of the foundational BD team, established early BD operations and drove Platform, Access (API Integrations), and Technology Licensing Partnerships across Music, Voice (Podcasts), and Video Content for Amazon Music HD, a global high-quality music and podcast content subscription tier. ▪Led the Amazon Music launch on Apple Watch and Google Wear OS, and executed technology licensing partnerships with Dolby (ATMOS) and Sony (360RA) for spatial music. Additionally, spearheaded technology partnerships for audio enhancements, bundling models, and artist campaigns.

Founded V2 Partners, an advisory firm dedicated to serving Venture Capital and Private Equity portfolios. Concurrently, I completed a one-year innovation program at Harvard Business School, further enhancing my strategic and operational expertise.‣ I worked directly with Founder/CEOs to build ecosystem partnerships to bring services to their platforms. Example August Home was looking to launch home services built on smart-access into homes. I was embedded in the companies and led strategic partnerships, crafted go-to-market strategies, and guided product direction—all with the goal of driving rapid growth & alignment between startups & investor objectives.Roles I held: ➢Chief Business Development Officer at Gate Labs (Acquired by Canary 2020) ‣ Hired by CEO / VC, Led SaaS business model B2B partnerships at Gate, a Series-B AI/ML startup in audio/video capture.➢Sr. Director of Business Development at August Home (Acquired by Assa Abloy Oct 2017)‣ Series-C consumer tech startup backed by prominent Silicon Valley VCs including Bessemer Venture Partners, Maveron, and Qualcomm Ventures. Co-led business development with CEO, and drove ecosystem consumer-services partnerships across e-commerce, digital home services, and payment-tech sectors -- Partners: Walmart, Target, Airbnb, etc. ➢CEO Advisor at Butterfleye (Acquired by Ooma Dec 2017) ‣ Played a pivotal advisory role in early foundation of Butterfleye, a consumer video platform leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, introduced cutting-edge computer vision innovations (edge computing and AI cloud management) for identifying people and objects. ➢ Board Advisor at Ambit Wearables (Acquired)➢ Board Advisor at Alcalua (Wearable for Fitness / Cycling Metrics)➢ Board Advisor at Exhale (Metabolism/Breath-Analysis Health Startup)➢ Executive Advisor at ADEI Institute of Technology (Advisor to CTO-founded Startups)➢ Startup Advisor & Mentor at BlackBox.VC and Google For Startups

Reported to Executive VP of the Advanced Technology Group to lead a pivotal “shape the future” of Dolby Atmos, building a dynamic $100M consumer business venture. Entrusted with the responsibility of establishing and spearheading the New Business and Product Management team, my mandate encompassed the development of a novel business model while fostering strategic partnerships across the media and entertainment ecosystem, forging business deals across media and entertainment, spanning e-commerce, VOD streaming, OTT services, and gaming, while collaborating with engineering to deliver groundbreaking hardware and algorithmic solutions.

Promoted to business ownership "operator" role with P&L responsibility, driving innovative audio CODEC SOC solutions for telecom, mobile, and consumer electronics, contributing to company growth to $2.4B. Led business unit leadership, product management, and global partnerships within the semiconductor and mobile consumer electronics sectors. Spearheaded go-to-market strategies, cross-functional team leadership, and product innovation across mobile, wearables, and smart home markets.Built and managed strategic partnerships with top OEMs, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, positioning companies at the forefront of advanced consumer hardware. Directed strategic planning, business development, and market analysis to deliver market-leading products, expand international markets, and launched tailored tech solutions to emerging technologies.Held earlier role as a Head of Engineering for software development for integrated hardware & firmware systems; part of first 200 hires as company scaled to over 10,000 employees.