Brokering audio and video licensing opportunities for ethical dataset licensing for AI, synchronization, distribution, and acquisition.

• Created and launched Pond5 Publishing admin service for artist community• Oversaw continuous y/y revenue growth of music and sound effects verticals• Developed deep understanding of music copyright, licensing and their inherent legal challenges• Worked closely with Product, Marketing and Sales teams to optimize user experience for music/SFX customers and contributors• Engaged extensively with music/SFX contributor community to build trust and meaningful partnerships• Interacted with music buyers to understand their needs

Pond5 is the world's largest marketplace for royalty-free video footage. The company offers more than 4 million royalty-free stock video clips, along with more than 17 million photos, illustrations, music tracks, sound effects, motion graphics templates, and 3D models. Unlike traditional stock agencies, Pond5 empowers contributors to set their own prices. Contributing artists earn 50% on each sale—more than twice the industry standard. Customers pay only for the media that they need. Based in New York, with offices around the world, the company recently released 80,000 free public domain stock footage clips, stock photos, 3D models, and other assets on its website. Pond5 is a venture-funded company backed by Accel Partners and Stripes Group.Notable: Overseeing day-to-day audio curating, artist relations and partnerships, UI.

Created music and sound effects for a number of iPhone applications (including Pocket Devil, the #1 most downloaded entertainment app in the world, Oct '09), websites, and short films.

Released four albums and various singles on a slew of independent labels (including Sub Pop, Kanine, Flameshovel, and Comedy Minus One). Toured nationally and internationally.

Managed and operated fully-functional television studio. Proficient in camerawork, lighting, and engineering, booking and transmission of satellite feeds, tape, DVD, and digital duplication, linear deck-to-deck editing, maintaining Digital Asset Management system