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We help leaders evaluate and select the best IT solutions for their needs, saving time, money and stress. Our team of C-suite execs guides companies through digital transformations focused on business growth and operational efficiency.We value authenticity, integrity, and personal connections in our relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners..

San Mateo, California, US

• Leveraged 20 years of enterprise technology leadership to help companies solve business and technology challenges, save money, and digitally transform.
• Built strong relationships with suppliers and clients to ensure the right solutions were chosen at the right price, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiencies.

White Plains, New York, US

• Led recovery efforts in major crypto Chapter 11 cases, collaborating with legal counsels, custody firms, and exchanges to successfully recover assets.
• Developed strategies for monetization and management of creditors' assets.
• Utilized deep network in the blockchain and crypto community to provide expert advice on recovering losses in bankruptcies.

• Founded and organized CryptoMondays in SF, building the largest business community for blockchain, crypto, AI, fintech, and DLT.
• Created engaging content for live and virtual events, featuring leading experts in the industry.
• Established a vibrant community with thousands of members, expanding to 60 global locations.

Leuven, BE

• Led global Enterprise blockchain strategy with partners like IBM, Chainyard, and Accenture to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Ran the global supply chain launch with TrustYourSupplier.com enhancing efficiency in the global supply chain.
• Developed ESports, games, and NFT opportunities to engage customers and elevate brand value, presenting initiatives at Davos WEF 2020.

Palo Alto, California, US

• Led strategic partnerships with key industry players to expand market reach and drive adoption of blockchain capital marketplace platform.
• Developed and executed innovative marketing campaigns to increase user engagement and drive platform growth.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality and user experience.

Santa Clara, California, US

• Advised founders of AR/VR AI 3DScan and 3DView on planning for ICO launch of CAPP token.
• Facilitated blockchain-based payment vehicle for AR/VR/3D content exchange globally.
• Contributed to the growth of Cappasity's cloud service as a B2B retail tool.

• Advised startup CEOs in enterprise SaaS, ad tech, and fintech on GTM strategy and revenue growth.
• Collaborated with international investment funds and foreign growth offices for US market entry.
• Delivered sales leadership class to Canada's fastest Scale Up companies in partnership with Guy Kawasaki.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Led product, marketing, sales, and operations teams for an on-demand ride-sharing app platform, increasing revenues by 300%.
• Launched services in 10 major markets, expanding the company's reach and impact.
• Implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth and enhance customer experience.

Austin, Texas, US

• Led go-to-market strategy for SaaS cloud products in retail, travel, CPG, and publishing verticals.
• Developed customer use cases and presented global keynotes at industry conferences.
• Led GTM strategy for Oracle Data as a Service with leading retailers and partners.

• Led consulting services for high-growth companies in games, Esports, B2B SaaS, and digital payments, driving strategic partnerships and go-to-market strategies.
• Provided interim leadership as CRO, VP Marketing, and Head of Business Development for clients like HomeDepot Digital and Four Seasons Resorts.
• Advised on board roles for companies like Bleacher League, Cubeyou, and Starstable, enhancing market access and revenue growth.

• Developed and executed US sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy for Facebook PMD social data cloud market platform.
• Recruited and led sales teams, closing major consumer and B2B clients, agencies, and strategic partners.
• Leveraged Cubeyou's social knowledge to increase brand awareness, client engagement, and conversions from a network of 350 million user profiles.

New York, NY, US

• Developed brand strategy, business plan & sales rollout for new content division, launching with 5 key clients including Google.
• Collaborated with top ad tech vendors and publishers to develop sales and marketing programs, selling to C-level execs at key client accounts.

• Managed all business operations, marketing, and revenue for a B2B games and entertainment website and newsletter startup.
• Oversaw content roadmap, distribution, and partnerships to grow the property to a leading US position.
• Successfully led the acquisition by Eurogamer (UK) in February 2011.

New York, NY, US

• Founded and published the 3rd largest consumer videogame website, increasing monthly traffic to 2.5 mm UV.
• Integrated GameDaily into AOL's programming and sales groups, leading traffic and revenue growth.
• Managed strategic planning, new product execution, marketing, and growth initiatives.

US

• Managed daily operations of leading independent media company focused on interactive entertainment.
• Expert in interactive video game marketing and media syndication.
• Oversaw GameDaily's consumer and product news, game demo and trailer downloads, and GameDailyBiz newsletter publication.

• Pioneered digital distribution of large products and file downloads at Gigex, managing CDN, bandwidth, DLC, and syndication to major partners.
• Spearheaded Gigex's growth to become the Internet's leading games download service, partnering with MSN, Yahoo, Earthlink, and CBS.

• Founded and led business development at V-Cast, pioneering Internet push delivery for media and entertainment files.
• Recruited top clients including Bertelsman, CMP, The New York Times, and Time Warner.
• Received US Patent 5768528 for innovative delivery solutions and successfully led acquisition by Verizon, Inc.

Wanchai, HK

Responsible for business development and sales at Reach Networks, a Leading B2B network services and content provider to Fortune 500 clients including CBS, Dow Jones, Cooper/Lybrand, Time Warner. Acquired by USWeb/MarchFirst prior to NASDAQ IPO.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

• Led the turnaround of the Sweden office, growing revenues by 240% and reducing costs by 40% within 8 months.
• Established international joint ventures with MTV Europe, RTL, and Kinnevik for online and phone-based services.
• Pioneered an online classified ad service with a leading Swedish media group.

• Sold and deployed TV-based premium services to leading European TV and media companies MTV, TV3, TV4, Sat1, RTL4.
• Grew revenue by 240% for Teleworld Holding BV in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands.

• Founded and grew the first American cookie and muffin bakery chain in Stockholm and 2 other Swedish cities.
• Imported private-label product mixes for wholesale distribution, expanding business reach.
• Sold the business to a restaurant chain, now successfully operating as http://www.americancookies.se

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Business Law