The Mozilla Corporation develops open-source products and technologies that improve the human experience online. Best known for Mozilla Firefox, we use technical excellence and market mechanisms to build openness, innovation, and decentralized participation into the Internet.

HLH Bizworks provides strategic financial and operating services to B2B2C SaaS, subscription, and tech-enabled service businesses. Targeting venture-backed Series A and B businesses as well as other privately-funded startups.Services include:· Fractional CFO/COO work (ranging from strategic review and project assistance to full functional oversight)· Complex SaaS financial modeling, KPI generation, & reporting· FundraisingClients include ReUp Education, Vetted.media, and Statapile.

Journey CxO is a community dedicated to helping leaders and emerging leaders manage their professional journey, build their leadership skills and enhance their business acumen.

Deep Knowledge Investing provides independent, well-researched, actionable stock ideas and timely market commentary to sophisticated investors. We have a consistent focus on identifying and analyzing those aspects of selected investments the market is missing.

At ReUp, we partner with universities and community colleges to find, engage, and empower students who have left school to return, navigate a path to complete their degree, and achieve their goals.Over the past two years we’ve helped “re-up” thousands of students and recapture millions of dollars in tuition revenue for our partners using a proprietary combination of data, technology, and coaching.

BuzzFeed is the world’s leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally. Venture capital and private equity backed (General Atlantic, Andreesen Horowitz, NEA, RRE, Lerer Hippeau).The mission of the CFAO is to support BuzzFeed's business and creative objectives by providing smooth administration; resources and insight; and informed, strategic counsel to stakeholders at every level of the company (business leaders, employees and owners). Responsibilities include oversight, direction, and coordination of the company's global Finance, Accounting, People, Information Technology, Facilities, Office Services, Security, and Legal teams.Guided January 2019 corporate restructuring designed to create sustainable cost structure following a period of revenue diversification. Action resulted in record corporate profitability for second half of 2019.Keywords: Digital media, native advertising, programmatic advertising, affiliate revenue, Chief Financial Officer, finance, accounting, human resources, legal, IT, facilities, administration, restructuring, venture capital, private equity

Responsibilities as CFO include oversight of finance, accounting, real estate, facilities, security, and studio operations.

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens. At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising. Venture capital backed (Accel, Index Ventures, DAG Ventures, Sapphire, Mitsui).Responsibilities as CFO include oversight of 30-person finance, accounting, and business intelligence team.• Restructured budgeting and finance processes to provide improved cost visibility and controls, including implementation of enterprise business planning system (Adaptive Insights).• Launched corporate revenue response process to identify anomalous revenue incidents and efficiently coordinate remedial actions, integrating machine-learning anomaly detection system (Anodot).• Secured $40 mil borrowing line with Silicon Valley Bank.Keywords: Software services, two-sided market, SaaS, advertising technology, programmatic advertising, supply side platform, Chief Financial Officer, finance, accounting, business intelligence, machine learning, debt issue, venture capital

Helix Education provides colleges and universities a comprehensive suite of technologies and services to power data-driven enrollment growth, leveraging technology and data intelligence across the student life cycle to transform an institution's operations. Venture capital backed (Thorndale Farms).Responsibilties as inaugural CFO cover overall corporate administration, including oversight of finance, accounting, human resources, and real estate, with the following accomplishments:• Managed the acquisition and integration of the Institute for Professional Development, doubling size of the company.• Overhauled accounting, FP&A, and HR systems and processes to provide more scalable business support.• Built and instituted new pricing models to support sales growth and new service offerings.• Championed and directed rollout of corporate culture initiative, setting terms of employee engagement with company.• Restructured company's borrowing lines with its primary lender (Zions Bank)Previously served as CFO of predecessor Altius Education. Altius combined the best aspects of a university and a technology company to improve the experience and outcomes of 21st century students. The company's mission was to develop innovations in virtual learning systems, student services, and educational pathways in order to provide students with an effective and personalized university education. Accomplishments at Altius:• Raised $6 mil Series C Preferred Equity round from venture capital and angel investors.• Reduced annualized company operating costs by $5 mil; oversaw orderly Reduction in Force.• Managed sale of company's operating assets to Datamark; assumed role as CFO of Datamark (now Helix Education).Keywords: SaaS, higher education, technology, data-driven marketing, student retention, student enrollment, learning management system, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, finance, accounting, human resources, facilities, restructure, relaunch, venture capital, M&A

Lay strategic and operational blueprint for international expansion of Disney English Center business beyond China into new markets (including Brazil, Japan, South Korea). Drafted initial strategic plan for entry into the US institutional education market.As part of special project under the joint oversight of the President of Disney Consumer Products and the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and New Business Development, developed business plan and oversaw development of prototype for Disney Playmation, next-generation consumer goods business leveraging Internet of Things technology and immersive multimedia storytelling content. DCP continued to develop the business after my departure and is launching it in fall 2015.Keywords: SVP, Senior Vice President, global development, business development, strategic planning, publishing, for-profit education, English Language Learning, next-generation consumer goods, internet of things, immersive storytelling, multimedia storytelling

In-house strategy consultant and M&A advisor to top corporate and division management. Within the group, I focused on and eventually took responsibility for our Studios practice area (including filmed entertainment production and distribution) and worked closely with executives in the domestica and international television groups. Managed a team that grew to 5 professionals.Built specialty in valuation and due diligence of character properties and content libraries. Built strong partnerships with Studio, Television and Consumer Products executives to evaluate acquisition opportunities from a whole-company perspective. Closed acquisitions of the Muppets, Fox Kids Europe, and Saban Entertainment.Pushed for greater allocation of investment towards Disney-branded films by demonstrating superior ROI; controlled Miramax film investment growth by policing managment agreement for several years.Led development of TV "content driver" strategy to lead Disney to #1 position within kids TV market via substantial increase in programming investment ($200 mil over 7 years).Took responsibility for divestiture of non-core businesses acquired as part of Capital Cities / ABC in 1995 (DIC Entertainment, Scandinavian Broadcast Systems, TVA Brazil).Keywords: SVP, Senior Vice President, corporate strategy, strategic planning, corporate development, M&A, mergers, acquisitions, CA, California, Los Angeles, public, global, domestic, national, international, valuation, cross-company, contract negotiation, divestiture, captial expenditures, capital allocation, media, entertainment, digital media, studio, film, DVD, broadcasting, television, cable, satellite, channel, network production, intellectual property, branded, franchise

Responsible for strategy and execution of Disney English's location-based expansion plans, management of finance and information technology, and oversight of shared services functions including legal and central sourcing / logistics. During my expatriate assignment, we grew Disney English from an idea on paper into 17 centers in Shanghai and Beijing, with approximately 600 employees serving 9,000 enrolled students and a master plan with projected annual growth of >200% through 2015.Built site development function from the development of architectural plan to a 8-person team following standardized processes to source, evaluate, sign and fit out locations in 7 cities.Built finance function from a business planning function into an 11-person team with specialized financial planning & analysis, operational finance, accounting, and sourcing/logistics functions.Built IT function from a skunkworks operation charged with launching a prototype content platform and operating systems into a 7-person service organization with systems designed to support and scale with the multi-site business model.Keywords: SVP, Senior Vice President, COO, Chief Operations Officer, international, China, Shanghai, business planning, strategic planning, tactical planning, execution, implementation, public, start-up, employee development, team building, FP&A, financial planning and analysis, P&L, profit and loss, financial reporting, project management, risk management, internal control, information systems, metrics, analytics, forecasting, KPI, key performance indicators, organizational design, process design, IT, information technology, CRM, customer relationship management, technology operations, location development, lease negotiation, media, publishing, intellectual property, for-profit education, English language learning

Recruited by Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and President of Disney Publishing Worldwide to create the business plan for Disney English and initiate the launch of the service business in China.Secured corporate funding for the plan in April 2007 and located a general manager to lead the business. Acted as interim GM through June 2007. Developed initial product positioning and brand strategy for Disney English. Recruited academic board, lead creation of curriculum development standards, and defined lesson format to integrate cutting-edge educational technologies and standardize delivery while building in deep Disney brand heritage. Renegotiated deals with major content licensees to ensure non-interference with the new business and negotiated regulatory framework for business with Shanghai government.Keywords: SVP, Senior Vice President, CA, California, Los Angeles, international, China, Shanghai, business planning, strategic planning, tactical planning, execution, implementation, public, start-up, team leadership, brand planning, brand vision, product vision, product planning, strategic partnerships, government relations, regulatory, media, publishing, intellectual property, branded, for-profit education, English language learning

Hired by division Chairman to establish and lead Strategy & Business Development group for the division of The Walt Disney Company comprising merchandise licensing, video games, publishing, and retail. Co-reported to divisional CFO.Department responsibilities included designing and driving processes to encourage coherent execution of key divisional strategies. Worked on a project basis to evaluate individual line of business strategies and execute divisional acquisitions. Restructured strategic planning process to focus less on 5-year budget forecasts and more on achievement of strategic goals, including key retailer penetration and consumer product satisfaction.Clarified for-profit education strategy for DCP and Disney as a whole. Entirely reconceptualized strategy for Disney's legacy English Language Learning business, identifying opportunity to transition from a fragmented <$15 mil and declining licensing business to a leading position in the $8+ bil global market for supplemental products and services.Keywords: SVP, Senior Vice President, COO, Chief Operations Officer, CA, California, Los Angeles, global, strategy, strategic planning, mergers, acquisitions, M&A, strategic partnerships, negotiations, contract negotiations, consumer research, public, team leadership, employee development, team building, media, entertainment, licensing, franchises, video games, vertical retail, publishing, intellectual property, branded, for-profit education, English language learning

Corporate Finance technology coverage. Execution assignments included initial public offering of Gartner Group.

M&A telecommunications coverage. Execution assignments included AT&T $12.6 bil acquisition of McCaw Cellular and Centel-Sprint $8.4 bil merger.

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