Paul Thind

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CRO @Aethir | Interactive Technology and Games Executive | Start-up Advisor | Mixed Reality | AI | Web3 | DePIN @ Aethir
Paul Thind's Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, United States
About Paul Thind

Accomplished, award-winning, global games, technology and product executive with proven success launching profitable new products worldwide. Innovative business development mega-connector, implementing business development and marketing initiatives globally while increasing brand awareness and user growth through online/mobile processes and strategic business alliances. Three decades of experience in Business Operations/Marketing/Product with specific attention to Mobile Games & Apps, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Goods, Digital Media, Metaverse/Web3, Publishing, Licensing, Esports, Entertainment/Music, eCommunities and well as Agile Product launch/management, monetization, P&L/Team Management and ROI/Optimization. Track record of developing products from inception to completion with precision & accuracy while pivoting technology to meet strategic and market objectives. Specialties: Thought Leadership / Mobile Game & Virtual World Development and Publishing / Hyper Revenue Growth / Product Management & Operations / Global Business Development / Ad Tech / KPI & Analytics based performance / Negotiating & Closing Deals / Monetization: Advertising and In-App Purchase / Strategic Alliances / Managing Teams, Budgets and P&Ls / App Store (Apple, Google Play, Amazon) Relationships / Increasing Shareholder & Stakeholder Value / M&A / Licensing / SCRUM Master / Start Up Funding & Advising

Paul Thind's Current Company Details
Aethir

Aethir

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CRO @Aethir | Interactive Technology and Games Executive | Start-up Advisor | Mixed Reality | AI | Web3 | DePIN
Paul Thind Work Experience Details
  • Aethir
    Chief Revenue Officer (Cro)
    Aethir Sep 2023 - Present
    Decentralized cloud infrastructure is essential to unlock the use cases we have yet to dream of. Aethir leads the way with Web3 hyperscale, breaking the real-time visualization bottleneck with a sophisticated scalable Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure (DCI). To the moon...and back. #ATHLet's scale the future of latency sensitive, resource intensive cloud applications - think Human-AI interactions and real-time cloud rendering for the gaming industry. By decentralizing cloud infrastructure resources, we are able to offer access to GPU computational power at a fraction of the cost, with significantly improved performance, optimized for latency sensitive cloud applications.Hardware should never be a limitation, to anyone, anywhere, regardless of socio-economic status.
  • Triggerspot, Inc.
    Ceo | Games Consultant | Licensing | Mobile & Pc Games | Fundraising | Investment | Web3 |
    Triggerspot, Inc. Jan 2017 - Present
    Us
    TRIGGERSPOT, INC provides domestic and international advisory/consulting services to companies involved in Web3, digital entertainment and online/mobile games who need assistance in the following areas: global business development/partnerships, user acquisition/marketing, content distribution, channel partner strategy, game development, launch, product design, product management, fundraising, branding & positioning, licensing, or Web3/NFT strategy.
  • Trick Studio
    Strategic Advisor
    Trick Studio Feb 2018 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Trick was founded in 2012 and since then has provided services as an outsourcing partner for clients in the US as well as developing original IPs. Main Technologies: Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, Marmalade, OpenGL, DirectX, C++, C#, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, .NET
  • Flexion
    Strategic Advisor
    Flexion Dec 2023 - Jul 2024
    London, Gb
    Flexion grows revenue and audiences for games. Flexion are a games marketing company with unique services and technology. Flexion's customers are the world’s biggest game companies. They rely on Flexion's distribution and influencer marketing services to generate revenue and new audiences for their top games. Flexion's distribution partner network includes app stores such as Amazon App Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei AppGallery, Xiaomi GetApps and ONEStore. Flexion is publicly traded on Nasdaq First North in Stockholm.
  • Creadits
    Advisor To Chief Executive Officer
    Creadits Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    One of the largest producers of CGI ads in the world: Creadits is the creative production platform for performance marketers.Specialties:Design, Advertising, Internet, Machine Learning, AI, Video, and Digital Advertising
  • Joyride Games
    Advisor, Licensing Partnerships
    Joyride Games Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    Joyride Games is a Web3 games platform powering the next generation of games and metaverse projects. Key titles on the platform include Tennis Champs, the first installment in the Champs metaverse, and Solitaire Blitz, a next generation e-sports experience.
  • Layer
    Strategic Advisor
    Layer Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
    Brisbane, Au
    To support the expansion of the Layer licensing platform. All layers of IP integration within Gaming (All) Apps, AR/VR, Social, NFTs, eSports.
  • Nextnav
    Sr. Director Business Development, Gaming
    Nextnav Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
    Reston, Virginia, Us
  • Nextnav
    Strategic Advisor | Games | Augmented Reality | Metaverse
    Nextnav Jun 2020 - Mar 2022
    Reston, Virginia, Us
    NextNav’s 3D geolocation technologies enable a whole new ecosystem of location-based applications and services through a dedicated, terrestrial network.I advise the company in the Mobile Games & Augmented Reality space.
  • Landvault (Formerly Admix)
    Strategic Advisor | Business Development
    Landvault (Formerly Admix) Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
    Norwalk, Ct, Us
    Assisted CEO with land Web3 strategy by bringing brands, and partners, into Web3 games with innovative NFT drops.
  • Jetsynthesys Pvt. Ltd.
    Advisor | Web3
    Jetsynthesys Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2021 - May 2022
    Pune, Maharashtra, In
    Assisted company in becoming an official partner and experience builder for the largest Web3 virtual world.
  • Irdeto
    Vp, Business Development, Denuvo | Saas | B2B | Strategic Partnerships & Sales | Pc & Mobile Games
    Irdeto May 2019 - Mar 2022
    Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, Nl
    #1 Video Games and Mobile Application Protection and Anti-Piracy Technology.Our solution is cross-platform covering Desktop, Mobile, Console, VR and IoT with integrations to all relevant download platforms.
  • Sanrio, Inc.
    Mobile Games & Esports Consultant | Advisor | Game Development
    Sanrio, Inc. May 2018 - May 2019
    Us
    Hello Kitty is the second highest grossing franchise of all time behind Pokémon, having generated $80 billion in lifetime retail sales. I advised the company with outreach to PC, Console and Mobile developers to assist with the go to market strategy.
  • Silvermile Entertainment
    Advisor To Chief Executive Officer | Vr | Ar | Mobile Games
    Silvermile Entertainment Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
    Silvermile Entertainment is a developer and publisher of virtual reality and mobile games founded in 2014 by the former Rovio 'Angry Birds' team. They retain their HQ in Helsinki, Finland-the game development hub of Europe. The company is owned and funded by an international group of Entrepreneurs. I have advised with Product, Business Development, Funding, and Operations.VR Game: Flushy FishMobile Game: Space2020
  • Unlockd
    Vp Business Development, Games | Saas | B2B | Mobile Marketing | Strategic Partnerships & Sales
    Unlockd Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
    London, New York, Melbourne, Singapore, New Delhi, Au
    Unlockd has created value from the time people spend on mobile devices, by enabling them to convert their attention into reward. In exchange for viewing relevant ads, content or offers upon unlocking their smartphone, users amass points to redeem items like mobile credit, premium entertainment/gaming content or loyalty points. Unlockd’s unique win-win-win model means partners, whether they be telcos, streaming services, gaming companies or loyalty programs, addressed customer retention and acquisition while driving new revenue streams and increasing ARPU. • Created entire gaming vertical strategy and closed four deals for new apps to be built on Unlockd platform within 120 days of employment.• Formulated marketing strategy for outbound sales and CRM processes to refine stronger targeting, deal flow, lead generation and conversion rates. • Collaborated with sales, product marketing, engineering, and marketing teams to develop Gaming specific product offerings within the vertical.• Worked cross-functionally to enhance the available products and influence future development. Also prospected, defined and closed targeted publishers.• Thought Leadership: Represented Unlockd at several global games and technology conferences and evangelized platform with speaking engagements (GDC, Pocket Gamer, Slush, Casual Connect).
  • Spyr, Inc
    Managing Director, Mobile Games & Apps | Game Development & Publishing | Marketing & Bd
    Spyr, Inc Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
    The Woodlands, Texas, Us
    SPYR Apps is a mobile games developer and publisher. It's mission is to create fun and engaging social games and apps for mobile devices. The mobile gaming community is growing rapidly and SPYR is leveraging this growth to continue to build value for our investors while maintaining an enjoyable game experience for users.GAME DEVELOPMENT | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT♦ Game Development: Managed game development, develop game concepts, evaluate feasibility of game ideas. Worked with German developer to define architecture and game development from concept to completion.♦ Business Development: Signed three games including an innovative cross platform game for the global market and performed a key role in the product re-launch and established revenue growth within 12 months.♦ Operations: Aggressively drove revenue generating efforts including building alliances with investors, game developers, IP holders, game publishers and product vendors. Led global team as well as developed business & commercialization plans for entire strategy, new games and ESports.♦ Marketing: Directed and steered marketing plans including offline (conference based) & online/mobile marketing functions. Managed Marketing team to optimize user acquisition, community and customer feedback efforts.♦ Strategic Alliances: Provided new business development and partnerships for new games and alliances with a variety of activities which included internal evangelism, stewardship, and gatekeeping. Performed outreach to external IP rights holders to attract Hollywood IP to the games for full development or in-game assets.♦ Established partnerships and working relationship with various companies by attending almost every games conference in the industry to accelerate brand and product awareness.
  • Inmobi
    Vp Business Development, North America - Mobile Games | Adtech | Sdk Sales | Developer Relations
    Inmobi Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
    Singapore, Sg
    InMobi is the world's largest independent rich media mobile ad network, serving over 126 billion ad impressions globally to 872 million monthly active users. InMobi is backed by Softbank, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, Sherpalo Ventures, with over $215M in venture funding.
  • Rivus Media, Inc
    Co-Founder & Vp Business Development, Gaming | Developer Relations | Mobile Games
    Rivus Media, Inc Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
    Rivus Media was a rewarded video Ad Network serving Game Developers and Publishers with an innovative way for users to watch rewarded video. I co-founded the company and led Business Development efforts to sign new game developers and use the service.
  • Triggerspot, Inc.
    Founder & Ceo | Online Games | Game Development & Publishing | Investing | Consulting & Advising
    Triggerspot, Inc. Apr 2009 - Mar 2014
    Us
    TRIGGERSPOT, INC provides domestic and international advisory/consulting services to companies involved in digital entertainment and online/mobile games who need assistance in the following areas: global business development/partnerships, user acquisition/marketing, content distribution, channel partner strategy, game development, launch, product design, product management, fundraising, branding & positioning, building lean / agile product and teams. Self-started consulting company specializing in game development and publishing consulting. Scaled business based on workload and outsourced projects to freelancers and game developers. Consulted various CEO's, CMO's and teams across the mobile and online games eco-system.Grew business from start-up to 30 clients and revenues of $1M within 12 months. One of the first full service game consulting companies in the San Francisco Bay area focusing exclusively on Free to Play Games.Clients are leading names in the games and entertainment industry: (20th Century Fox, Disney, Zynga, Smeet GMBH, Blackmoon Games, PayOne, Mail.RU, Gaia Online, Kongregate.com, Spil Games, InComm, Worldwide Games GMBH, Dhruva Interactive, Peanut Labs, IGG.com, Sega). • Led Business Development efforts to solidify new games content for Spil Games Portals worldwide (www.gamesgames.com, www.agame.com, www.a10.com, and more).• Vetted hundreds of games and game studios to procure content on a licensed basis to find best games for publishers.• Managed relationships with App Stores (Amazon, Apple, Google Play) to keep apps top of mind during launch and monetization phases. Several titles featured as a result.• Formulated entire global Marketing strategy and plan for Family Guy Online / 20th Century Fox. • Assisted game publishers with User Acquisition strategies, deals and execution.• Established U.S. offices and hired teams for games publishers who required presence in U.S.
  • Spil Games
    Vp Business Development, North America | Strategic Partnerships | Online & Mobile Games
    Spil Games Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
    Hilversum, Nh, Nl
    Spil Games is a games developer and publisher, scouting the best content from the world of online and mobile game developers to entertain the 180 million+ visitors to its many sites each month.
  • Blackmoon Games
    Investor | Co-Founder | Cro
    Blackmoon Games Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Blackmoon Games was an Online Global MMO Games Publisher named and co-founded by me. We published several free to play MMO's in conjunction with Looki Games, and began developing a cross platform title - Pocket Starships.
  • Fox Networks Group
    Product & Marketing Consultant | Gtm Strategy | Game Development & Publishing
    Fox Networks Group Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
    Century City, Ca, Ca, Us
    Assisted company in the marketing and launch effort the of Family Guy Online game franchise.
  • Peanut Labs
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    Peanut Labs Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Peanut Labs Media is a research and advertising agency that specializes in working within the gaming industry with over 100 partners such as Bigpoint, EA, Nexon, IMVU, 3 Rings, Zynga, Meez and Playdom. They provide an important revenue source for many game companies. The company is head-quartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Seattle and New York. They were acquired by research company E-rewards in September 2010.
  • Outspark
    Coo | Chief Business Officer | Venture Fundraising | P&L Management | Games Publishing
    Outspark Nov 2008 - Oct 2009
    Outspark is an entertainment services company that publishes and operates engaging online multiplayer games. Acquired by Gamigo in 2013. I doubled the monthly run rate within 5 months of appointment and helped raise $8.3 Million of capital led by Syncom Venture Partners, Tencent and DCM.• Ran day to day operations for Outspark.com Portal and Publishing Business• Executed initiatives around Business Development & Marketing to drive new users, new paying users, and loyalty programs for Active and Lapsed users (CRM)• Championed new events around sales of virtual items in our Free to Play games• Steered Engineering team to create new features around New Users, social networking and revenue-based initiatives• Managed a staff of 50 across Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Community & Customer Service, Product Management & Service Operations
  • Sulake
    General Manager, North America | U.S. Ceo | Strategic Partnerships | P&L | Gm, Disney’S Vmk
    Sulake Nov 2004 - Oct 2008
    Helsinki, Fi, Fi
    HABBO.COM & HABBO.CASulake is an online entertainment company focused on virtual worlds, gaming and social networking. Sulake's main product is Habbo, the world’s largest and fastest growing virtual worlds and online communities for teenagers. I was brought on as General Manager, North America, to launch and operate the business in the U.S. and Canada. Developed user acquisition and monetization strategies that drove explosive sales growth from $250k to $30M in four years. Managed 45 people across multiple time zones. Launched first prepaid card for a Virtual World in North America, establishing the SKU and gaming prepaid category in retail stores.• Successfully managed day-to-day and long-term fiscal integrity and operations: Doubled revenue and website traffic in less than a year to 2 Million unique visitors and increased registered user base from 5 to over 50 Million in 3 years of operations. Led the company to profitability within 3 years.• Monitored success through metrics and analytics, both in game and online.• Launched prepaid and sponsorship deals with multiple retailers including GameStop, CVS, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Rite Aid for Habbo.com property• Closed and Launched largest Ad Sales deal in Sulake US History with Target at $2 Million USD for in-game advertising (a first for Target).• Negotiated and Launched multiple payment methods in the region including IVR, SMS and ISP Billing as well as first ever prepaid card for a virtual worldAcquired by Elisa in 2013.
  • Necropolis Records Llc
    Ceo | E-Commerce | Digital Media & Music
    Necropolis Records Llc Feb 1993 - May 2004
    Necropolis Records was a full service 360/Record Label and Extreme Metal Community based website. I released 110 records by Extreme Metal bands and created a global Black Metal brand with bands like WITCHERY, DAWN, ARCHGOAT, DEMILICH, DISSECTION, USURPER, MAYHEM, and so many more.

Paul Thind Education Details

  • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
    Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
    General
  • Cal State East Bay- College Of Business & Economics
    Cal State East Bay- College Of Business & Economics
    Marketing Management

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Paul Thind works for Aethir

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Paul Thind's current role is CRO @Aethir | Interactive Technology and Games Executive | Start-up Advisor | Mixed Reality | AI | Web3 | DePIN.

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Paul Thind attended Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Cal State East Bay- College Of Business & Economics.

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