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Launchpad.AI delivers exceptional value from the applied use of AI technologies and the creation of custom AI solutions for enterprises. We tackle complex problems, often succeeding where others have failed.Since 2015, we have been delivering transformative results for clients in areas such as commerce, telecommunications, hedge fund trading, insurance, asset management, crypto-currency, banking and healthcare.In addition, we can help with your temporary or permanent resource needs through data science staff augmentation on a temp or temp-to-perm basis.Fellowship.AI trains aspiring machine learning engineers and data scientists through work on real-world problems. Our four-month program, is available globally.Graduates of our program are employed by top global organizations including Google, Amazon, Uber, Facebook, Ernst and Young, McKinsey, Yelp, Orange, Pivotal, Lumiata, and many others.

Custom telephony service developer and integrator. Interpose Systems delivers "call-enabled" consumer services and custom B2B solutions for lead generation, customer service, online commerce and more.Letscallme.com | inumbr.com | phonedynamo.com

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Top privately funded AI company developing state-of-the-art IP and deploying AI-based products.Responsible for business strategy and commercialization of all of Sentient's revenue generating products including Sentient Aware, Sentient Ascend and image moderation (computer vision) services.Managed Sentient's "Advanced Development Group" focused on exploring ways to create new products and services from Sentient technologies. Lead discovery meetings with over 100 "Global 1000" organizations exploring their interests and needs in regards to artificial intelligence solutions in a variety of areas including banking, insurance, security, medical/healthcare, e-commerce and IoT.Responsible for all strategic business and corporate development activities including:- Identified and executed multi-million dollar technology acquisition- Evaluated, planned and closed key Advanced Development proof-of-concept deals- Managed key strategic relationships and presentations (global)- Acted as company CFO during CFO search

Responsible for evaluation of key AI assets and lead product strategy development, assessment and planning for promising technologies. Lead go-to-market for identified opportunities including value proposition, messaging and sales development.Operating responsibility for Sentient's high-scale, global distributed compute network (DarkCycle) with the effective power of the world's 6th largest supercomputer.- Managed board and investor relation activities- Served as Chief of Staff. Managed company initiatives on behalf of remote CEO.

TWG specializes in consulting services for high growth organizations. If your company is scaling rapidly, we can help. We know that rapid growth can be highly diversionary for an organization. TWG helps define and manage key growth initiatives so your organization can stay focused on business. From process and business reviews to rapid-recruitment for key growth initiatives such as establishing and staffing call centers, inside sales organizations, support teams and the like. We also define and develop training and on-boarding programs, process support and provide expert operational consulting to help your new team(s) reach productivity fast.

Inaugural CEO for joint venture establishing a digital postal mail initiative in Australia. Promoted by Zumbox and Australian partners to deploy the business and manage the commercial and consumer launch of the service. Responsible for all aspects of the business.• Established key operating units • Launched service to enterprise and consumer markets• Managed implementation of almost 1000 organizations in the first year• Strategized and deployed company’s go-to-market plan• Oversaw development and acceptance of software platform• Managed cooperative (channel) sales efforts with JV partners • Led presentations to major Australian commercial, financial and government enterprises

Managed all aspects of marketing, business development, direct and partner sales, strategic alliances and advertising revenue. Established the company as a market leader in digital postal mail services.• Managed direct and channel sales, business development and strategic alliance organizations• Created and deployed "go-to-market" strategy including management of $2MM marketing budget• Lead fundraising efforts including creation of pitch materials and sourcing potential investors• Assisted in establishment of key international licensing deal in AustraliaPromoted in June 2012 to establish and operate its international joint venture (Digital Post Australia).

Washington, Dc, Us

Established, managed and scaled the "Daily Deals" business unit including sales (local and national teams), operations, customer service, training and hiring.• Positioned the company as a top player in the social buying space• Rapidly scaled sales, operations and support organizations to meet business demands• Achieved enterprise valuation of over $1B in less than one year• Launched over 50 markets in under 6 months and over 130 in the first year

Plano, Tx, Us

Managed all direct-revenue products in the consumer division totaling over $12 million in revenues.Developed strategies for diverse business products and implemented start-up, development and revitalization plans across multiple businesses. Managed full P&L on all products.Created a new business unit for corporate wellness initiative including complete responsibility for platform development, business model and sales.

Provided business and investment consulting services across a broad range of industries. Managed direct investments. Served on the board of directors of several companies providing operational and strategic expertise including:• Mass Hysteria - Innovator in content management and data driven real-time applications.• ChannelSpace Entertainment - Developer of affinity communities and TV programming related to hobbies and interests particularly collecting and collectibles.• Early Childhood.com - Provider of products and services to pre-school and school age children and parents. (Now Excelligence Learning Corp)

Angel investment fund focused on marketing and interactive properties

Provided leadership for company's innovation in content management systems and data-driven, real-time applications. Responsible for all aspects of running and growing the company including, fundraising, deal oversight, market strategy, finance, and employee management (100+ employees). Raised over $1MM dollars from venture capital sources. Guided the company through significant growth and its acquisition in 2002.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for America Online's advertising sales in the western half of the United States. Achieved over two-thirds of the company's advertising sales revenue ($60+ million dollars). Signed major advertisers including Ralston Purina, Sears, Toyota, Mitsubishi, American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Honda. Managed regional sales offices and personnel (25+ employees) in Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

New York, Ny, Us

Established the AOL Advertising Operation.Defined and led strategy to create necessary infrastructure for America Online to sell and service advertising. Established operating unit and acquired or created necessary tools and personnel. Responsibilities included defining and implementing ad serving technologies as well as the creation, development and management of inventory, traffic, finance and production systems and associated staffing. Developed systems that scaled from start-up to over $100 million in three years. Provided deal implementation oversight and managed over 50 employees. Opened and managed staffing of sales offices.

New York, Ny, Us

Founded the AOL Sports Channel. Pioneered new online programming concepts that resulted in the highest reach of any sports entity on the internet. Created and managed major content and marketing partnerships with entities including the NFL, Major League Baseball, ABC Sports, NTN Communications, the Sporting News, STATS Inc., SportsTicker, Rodale Press, Athlete Direct, the World Wrestling Federation and several regional sports channels.

New York, Ny, Us

Prospected, negotiated and managed vital acquisition marketing and content development partnerships. Built programs from scratch that produced over one-third of all new subscribers and the most efficient cost per acquisition of all marketing programs. Established partnerships with key hardware and software distributors including Apple, Compaq, Dell, AST, Gateway 2000, US Robotics, Hayes, Microsoft and Claris. Responsible for establishing numerous content relationships including Microsoft, PC World Magazine, MacWorld Magazine, Wired Magazine and hundreds of hardware and software companies that provided direct customer support via AOL. Managed relationship with the Chicago Tribune that led to the launch of Chicago Online, the first localized online community. The success of this program served as a blueprint for the establishment of AOL's Digital Cities organization.

New York, Ny, Us

Created, developed and managed some of the first graphical, multi-player games ever produced including the first-ever online Dungeon and Dragons game, Neverwinter Nights.Launched highly profitable products to multiple platforms including Commodore 64, Apple II, Macintosh and PC. Established and managed relationships with key players in the games industry including Broderbund, Electronic Arts, Sierra Online and MicroProse.

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Professional Culinary Degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training