Voxy is a leading web and mobile-based English learning platform that provides personalized language instruction to global corporations, major educational institutions and governments worldwide. Voxy’s proven approach draws on more than 30 years of academic research on second language acquisition. Voxy’s service combines adaptive learning technology, authentic, real-world content and 1-to-1 tutor services to support learners’ unique needs in real time. Voxy launched in 2010 as one of the most disruptive technology startups of the year, and has since been used by millions of learners around the world. In my role as an early and growth-stage Founder/CEO, I led fund-raising, talent acquisition/retention, strategy, growth, investor relations, and operations.

Thrilled to be helping John Katzman and the incredible team at Noodle make education more accessible, personalized, and meaningful.

Helped conceive, incubate and launch Virgin Hotels - a new 4* boutique/lifestyle hotel brand. Built a venture-funded hotel management company and helped raise real estate private equity to acquire and renovate commercial real estate assets in major gateway cities in North America.

Responsible for identifying, incubating, and launching new Virgin-branded businesses in North America.

Advised senior executives in a variety of consumer-facing businesses on strategy and operations. Projects included digital media, education, spirits, and consumer packaged goods.

Developed market entry strategy for a new retail service concept. Sales, marketing, business development, and strategic M&A.

Collaborated with a Chilean entrepreneur to create a new, wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based import/export firm