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The Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) is a next gen / young professionals group that provides advisory services to Vista Del Mar and its Board of Directors while having a strong programmatic, hands-on, approach with the kids and communities that Vista Del Mar serves. We help the organization raise millions of dollars annually and we spearhead meaningful programs and initiatives that are well funded and create measurable results.

We’re a creative studio and consultancy focused at the intersection of contemporary culture, gaming and virtual entertainment. We work with global entertainment IPs, brands, world class artists, and the most innovative entrepreneurs to create experiences across gaming, music, fashion, and content. Our passions lie at the intersection of contemporary culture and entertainment, where our real and virtual lives collide.Our client range includes luxury brands, global game developers/publishers, entertainment companies, esports teams, production companies, artists (music, fine art and digital media), and creative agencies. We also take pride in advising educational institutions, and startups in gaming, technology, web3, and metaverse.Clients including:—Louis VuittonLeague of Legends Pro LeagueTencent GamesG2 EsportsThe Culture GroupMythical GamesParluxAdvisees including:—Screenshot LabsOtis College of Art & DesignUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSanta Monica College9DCCDressXRebel TeamVista Del Mar Child & Family Services

Sous Temp’s mission is to reduce food waste and food-borne illness. Our temperature monitoring solution allows facilities to remotely monitor their refrigeration and food storage units. The data collected by our sensors is accessible to customers via our companion app, weekly reports, and sms alerts. We are working towards providing full traceability across the cold chain lifecycle.

Village for Vets fills critical gaps in key services for homeless and at-risk veterans in greater Los Angeles. Through programs providing meals, emergency grants, support for basic needs, social support, and links to additional services, Village for Vets helps ensure Los Angeles’ homeless and at-risk veterans don’t fall through the cracks.https://www.villageforvets.org/

Worldwide leader in Ophthalmic Surgical Eye Models and among the top trusted resources for surgical training and simulation. - Developed and implemented digital strategy and SEO to Increase traffic to website by over 600% and achieve #1 position on google on a very modest budget. - Developed & launched ecommerce. - Successfully led pivot to PPE manufacturing/sales at onset of the pandemic keeping company in profits and proudly did not lay off a single employee nor cut any wages. - Created a marketing plan and content strategy from the ground up which now drives meaningful engagement, sales and further business opportunities. - Hired new team members and helped improve manufacturing and logistics workflows increasing efficiency and lowering COGS.

The Brentwood Community Council (“BCC”) is the broadest-based Brentwood community organization, representing approximately 36,000 stakeholders of the community, including homeowner associations, multi-family residential dwellers, business organizations, schools, religious groups, volunteer service groups, public safety, and environmental organizations.

Advisory 49 is a next-gen group for ages 50 and younger comprised of stakeholders in zip code 90049 that provides advisory services to the Brentwood Community Council.

I work with founders to level-up startups & small businesses: B2B and B2C sales, fundraising, marketing, digital strategy, business development, Strategic partnerships... Experience building companies, departments, teams and technology from the ground up while exceeding projected business goals."Michael's intake process is just awesome... He helped us to define our business goals while also taking into consideration our personal goals. I appreciate his holistic approach and the deep level of expertise he brings to the table." - Nick Kislinger, Kislinger Agency"Michael got my business online and orders are coming in via our website... He helped us to create a new order management process that links everything from our website to the inventory software to our Quickbooks. This is beyond a game changer!"- Stuart Stoll MD, InsEYEt LLC (SimulEYE.com)"Michael learned our niche industry very quickly and helped us create stellar investor materials including a deck, executive summary, and financial projections. He helped us raise over $1mm"- Patrick McMahon, Cannabis Industry EntrepreneurExpertise: Startups, Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, Fundraising, Technology, e-commerce, Team Building, B2B, Marketplace Technology, Food & Beverage, Foodservice Industry, Supply Chain, Project Management, Product Development, Workflow Efficiencies, Financial Projections, Post Production, Entertainment Industry...

The Society of Fellows of The Culinary Institute of America exists to enhance the quality, excellence, and reputation of the CIA. Its members serve as dedicated ambassadors and ardent champions of the college and its students. Resources provided by the Fellows help to fund scholarships, strengthen academic programs, and provide for facilities and technology that enhance the quality of education and the lives of students on CIA campuses.

We are a local LA start-up, made in Venice Beach, by chefs for chefs. Michael Polier, founder & ceo, started The Food Exchange out of necessity. He worked in kitchens and was responsible for the wholesale purchasing… always thinking to himself, “I can’t believe there’s not a website for us!” Now there is! TheFoodExchange.com is an online business to business marketplace and order management platform for the professional foodservice industry. It’s a website that makes it easier for chefs and purchasing professionals to place and track orders, communicate with suppliers, generate purchase orders, and comparison wholesale shop. Suppliers (farms, manufacturers, distributors, & service providers) market their company and products directly to their end users to generate leads, acquire new business, and facilitate sales. We have over 70 thousand products in our marketplace and we are working with the top restaurants in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

MAKE IT IN LA is a diverse community of creators turning passions into products in Los Angeles. Our mission is to make connections that celebrate and unleash the creative potential of Los Angeles. Our Catalyst program is building a select community of creators and helping them scale their production in Los Angeles. Through workshops, expert advice, exclusive factory tours, and access to other programming and services, we’re helping entrepreneurs and business owners be part of something larger than themselves, and to create products and brands that matter.From the community, we regularly choose Catalyst Fellows. In addition to access to Catalyst programming and resources, Fellows receive one-on-one help scaling production locally. See the 16 impressive Catalyst Fellows we believe have the potential to bring manufacturing back to Los Angeles. Read our latest announcement here.

Michael worked as the Head of Post Production for Popsugar Studios and was responsible for managing 20-­30 people on a daily basis and a seven figure budget. Michael was an integral member of the team that successfully brought Popsugar to television and he was responsible for creating a post production department from the ground up.

After wrapping Cowboys & Aliens, Michael started a successful business, The Audition Studio, an actor services business located in Brentwood CA that specialized in audition tapes, demo reels, voiceovers, acting classes & workshops. The Audition Studio became widely known as the best actor services business in Los Angeles. Michael closed this business after 2 years to pursue the opportunity with Popsugar.Old Yelp Review"I recently was asked to send in a taped audition for an agent. Having neither equipment or any technical knowledge put self-taping out of the picture so I turned to The Audition Studio to help me out. I am so glad I did! The space is beautiful, welcoming and very professional. I had the pleasure of working with Michael who immediately put me at ease and helped draw out the best audition possible. The production value of my video is top-notch and the member page made meeting the rest of the requirements of the submission a breeze I felt that I paid a very fair price for the value that I received. I will definitely be using them again for self-submissions and I look forward to testing out the rest of their services as well."

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1633385/Post Production 2011 Cowboys & Aliens (assistant editor) 2011 Ana (Short) (assistant editor) 2010 Iron Man 2 (assistant editor) 2009 Couples Retreat (assistant editor) 2008 The Love Guru (assistant editor) 2008 Iron Man (apprentice editor) 2007 Satacracy 88 (TV Series) (Editor) 2007 Pose Down (Video) (first assistant editor) 2006 The Making of, Debating Robert Lee (Documentary short) (Editor) 2005 Cages (first assistant editor) 2005 Zathura: A Space Adventure (post production) Producer 2011 Stupid Questions (Short) (executive producer) 2006 The Making of, Debating Robert Lee (Documentary short) (producer) 2004 Debating Robert Lee (associate producer)