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Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo at Playstyle Labs
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States 18 work roles 2 schools
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo
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Seattle, Washington, United States

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David Macias is listed as Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo at Playstyle Labs, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Macias.

David Macias previously worked as Founder and CEO at Evolve Living Labs, Inc. and Enterprise Business Development, Marketing, Product and Gamification Advisor at Independent Consultant. David Macias holds Mba from Stanford University Graduate School Of Business.

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Seasoned tech executive with 15 years in the enterprise and 15 years in consumer with unique expertise in games and gamification.One of my career's most distinctive assets is my hands-on experience at both blue-chip and venture-backed companies across the entire tech eco-system, a partial list includes: semiconductors; consumer, enterprise, and networking devices; the complete software stack including applications, games, developer solutions, media platforms, data-fusion for motion sensors, and AI and machine learning; VR/AR, IoT, cloud-based DRM and cybersecurity solutions, and most recently AR and machine learning-powered lifestyle games.Some career highlights:• Launched brands generating over $250 million in revenue worldwide.• VP Marketing at GigSky, a global travel tech leader and inaugural AppleSIM service provider.• Closed $15 million interactive TV deal while at Sun Microsystems for JavaTV with Disney Televentures.• Java Consumer Technology Evangelist at Sun Microsystems and directed $3 million global marketing campaign targeting CXOs throughout the eco-system.• Director of Marketing at Movea/Gyration, the pioneer in motion sensing, creator of the AirMouse and licensor for Nintendo’s Wiimote, focused on gaming, healthcare, and sports markets. Acquired by InvenSense.• Director of Marketing at IoT and edge intelligence pioneer OMNITROL Networks, an award-winning RFID Solution provider in manufacturing and supply-chain.• Directed Marketing for Radiation Oncologist to promote IMRT treatment and launch diagnostic full-body CT imaging services to consumers and physicians.• Director of Marketing at InstantAction, a subsidiary of IAC, a leading internet holding company, ask.com, CitySearch, match.com and others.• Built RGNGames, a pioneering self-publishing service for the game industry at the dawn of the Facebook platform and App store launches. Acquired by Sony.• Managed award-winning industrial design firm in design and development of consumer and medical devices.

Listed skills include Start Ups, Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, and 11 others.

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Playstyle Labs
Playstyle Labs
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo
Seattle, WA, US
18 roles · 39 years

David Macias work experience

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Founder And Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo

Playstyle Labs

Seattle, WA, US

Founder And Ceo

Current
Evolve Living Labs, Inc.

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Apr 2021 - Present

Enterprise Business Development, Marketing, Product And Gamification Advisor

Current
Independent Consultant

Advise companies on strategy and execution across product, marketing, and business development. Expertise in strategy, product/market fit, go-to-market execution, business development and enterprise penetration, product manangment, user engagement and gamified UX. ARKOSE LABS (formerly FunCaptcha), industry leading cybersecurityLed business development and.

2014 - Present ~12 yrs 4 mos

Founder And Ceo, Aka Startupcxo

Playstyle Labs

Founded company to pursue mobile, quantified-self, lifestyle games market opportunity and responsible for all business and development operations for the start-up. Created MVP spec of gamified social lifestyle apps for health, learning and productivity. Hacking mobile web, cloud, and open source technologies including JavaScript game engines, Wordpress.

2014 - Mar 2021

Vp Marketing

Palo Alto, California, US

VP Marketing at GigSky, a global travel tech leader and inaugural AppleSIM service provider.Responsible for leading product management and go-to-market planning and execution. Defined Go-to-Market Strategy and developed VIP Global Traveler Club acquisition campaign. Led PRD mobile data enterprise and social commerce service with virtual “data”.

2013 - 2013

Co-Founder And Ceo

Funstyle Studios

Co-founded gamification agency to pursue mobile lifestyle games market opportunity. Responsible for product management, business development and sales. Led marketing, business development and relationship development. Led MVP specification of authoring/publishing platform for mobile apps.

2011 - 2012 ~1 yr

Director Of Product Marketing

Las Vegas, NV, US

Director of Marketing at InstantAction, a subsidiary of IAC, a leading internet holding company, ask.com, CitySearch, match.com and others.Led developer PRD spec, developer recruitment, and marketing campaign for game publishing platform. Led specification of best practice customer acquisition, community and monetization platform. Led indie developer.

2010 - 2010

Director Of Marketing

Movea

Director of Marketing at Movea/Gyration, the pioneer in motion sensing, creator of the AirMouse and licensor for Nintendo’s Wiimote, focused on gaming, healthcare, and sports markets. Acquired by InvenSense.Led marketing campaign execution and channel development for application network appliance. Led Go-to-market strategy and supported business.

2009 - 2010 ~1 yr

Executive Producer, Revolution Games Network

US

Built RGNGames.com, a pioneering self-publishing service for the game industry at the dawn of the Facebook platform and App store launches. Acquired by Sony.Led strategy, product management, development, ops management, marketing planning and execution. Designed and led development of self-publishing platform utilizing agile/scrum methodology. Developed.

2008 - 2009 ~1 yr

Director Of Marketing

Fremont, CA, US

Director of Marketing at IoT pioneer OMNITROL Networks, an award-winning RFID Solution provider in manufacturing and supply-chain.Led marketing campaign execution and channel development for application network appliance startup. Led go-to-market strategy for application solutions for manufacturing, supply chain, and retail. Directed marketing campaign.

2006 - 2008 ~2 yrs

Managing Director

San Francisco, California, US

Managed Award-winning Industrial Design firm in design and development of consumer and medical devices.Responsible for leading brand and product design and development for various clients in variety of industries. Directed product development team of industrial designers and engineers in development of iPod accessories, smart phone prototype, and secure.

2003 - 2005 ~2 yrs

Director Of Marketing

Beverly Oncology And Imaging

Directed marketing for radiation oncologist to promote IMRT treatment and launch diagnostic full-body CT imaging services to consumers and physicians.Directed and led marketing programs for radiation oncology therapy, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging and clinical trials. Led go-to-market for CT (Computed-Tomography) cancer screening and IMRT cancer.

2001 - 2003 ~2 yrs

Founder And Ceo

Digitalatinos.Com

Founded company to pursue Hispanic online services market opportunity and responsible for planning and developing all business operations for the start-up. Recruited team and led them through development of business plan, marketing campaign, product specification, and prototype development and conceived Latino-themed interactive entertainment.

2000 - 2001 ~1 yr

Strategic Account Manager And Group Marketing Manager

Palo Alto, CA, US

STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER Strategic account management and execution of interactive TV business development strategy.Closed $15 million interactive TV deal while at Sun Microsystems for JavaTV with Disney Televentures, joint venture of Disney, BellSouth, GTE and Ameritech. GROUP MARKETING MANAGER, CONSUMER SOLUTIONS Led strategic planning, market.

Apr 1997 - Dec 1999

Product Manager

US

Managed worldwide launches of game properties that generated over $250M revenue worldwide.Led development teams to create innovative properties as well as manage worldwide launch of games. Co-developed all facets of product definition including game, character, and package design. Developed marketing plans and produced all launch materials including press.

1993 - 1997 ~4 yrs

Consultant, Consumer Software Industry

Independent Consultant

Provided strategic planning, business development, and product management consultation to consumer software companies.CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the first 3DO game developer/publisherCo-wrote business plan highlighting CD-ROM interactive adventures securing venture capital funding. Conducted competitive analysis of racing game entertainment software product.

1992 - 1993 ~1 yr

Market Strategist

Cupertino, California, US

Developed market development plan for QuickTime in emerging multimedia and desktop video markets. Developed market model for business plan and quantified market of early adopters of desktop video.

1991 - 1991

Hardware Design Engineer, Sales Development Engineer And Sales Program Manager

Houston, Texas, US

SALES PROGRAM MANAGER Managed sales program to increase revenue of mature mini-computer product line. Increased sales by presenting roadmap to customers and leveraging "real-time" market expertise. SALES DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Guided and supported computer sales force in winning large orders of enterprise computers. Developed and conducted sales and product.

1987 - 1990 ~3 yrs
2 education records

David Macias education

Mba

Stanford University Graduate School Of Business

Bse, Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University
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David Macias works for Playstyle Labs.

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David Macias is listed as Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aka Startupcxo at Playstyle Labs.

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David Macias is based in Seattle, Washington, United States while working with Playstyle Labs.

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David Macias has worked for Playstyle Labs, Evolve Living Labs, Inc., Independent Consultant, Gigsky, and Funstyle Studios.

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David Macias holds Mba from Stanford University Graduate School Of Business.

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David Macias is listed with skills including Start Ups, Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, Management, Social Networking, Networking, and Java.

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