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San Francisco, California, United States

• Spearheaded the development of a disruptive tech start up AI/GenAI Saas platform for data-driven workforce planning.
• Utilized location and people data to optimize HR, workplace, and real estate strategies, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Drive key GTM activities and relationships.

• Develop innovative AI and Generative AI software solutions for strategic challenges in HR, CPG, Real Estate, and Financial Services.
• Collaborated with clients like Clorox, Edgewell, Nature's Way, Artivest, KKR, Forge, PGIM/Prudential to deliver strategic AI solutions driving productivity and revenue optimization.

Generative AI, AI

Boston, MA, US

• Provide GTM and product advice to CEO and Chairman at Lightkeeper, a leading data infrastructure and analytics platform for hedge funds and mutual funds.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to aid in strategic initiatives for product development and market positioning.

San Francisco, California, US

• Led strategy and growth for AltX, a disruptive tech startup using AI for targeted capital introduction for hedge funds.
• Managed all aspects of the company, including capital raising, revenue generation, and customer relationships.
• Named by Financial Times as a top 20 tech disruptor globally, with clients like Morgan Stanley and Bank of America.

• Obtained a first-of-its-kind Broker-Dealer license from Finra for AltX Saas clients at Hocking Capital.
• Developed and implemented innovative strategies to enable clients to transact seamlessly on the platform.
• Achieved significant milestones in revolutionizing the way AltX Saas clients engage in transactions.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Advised Whitebox senior partners on capital raising, operations, and innovation.

Paris, FR

• Led global sales, client success, and marketing for 800 clients/2500 accounts in a $400m global prime brokerage business.
• Oversaw capital introductions, and selling of GPs, resulting in multi-billion dollars in capital for clients.
• Co-led the integration of Bank of America's $100b financing balances to BNP Paribas, with 98% employee retention.

Charlotte, NC, US

• Drove prime brokerage go to market, customer success, capital introductions, overseeing 2500 accounts, and advising 500+ hedge funds on capital formations, and selling of GP interest, leading to a tenfold revenue.
• Led top-producing go to market teams, achieving a top Prime Broker standing globally.
• Built number # 1 prime brokerage business in Southwest and doubled revenue on the West Coast in 2 years.

• Built and led a 10-person sales and client-facing team.
• Acquired over 100 clients and expanded the database with 1,000 hedge funds.
• Managed key global strategic relationships to drive company growth.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Designed and taught MBA and undergrad college-level courses in broadcast media at Webster University in Vienna, Austria.
• Led international research projects for Chrysler Corporation and Austrian Central Bank, promoting media literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
• Created and funded a research and exchange project in Europe and South Africa, supported by multinationals.

IE

• Reported and produced news stories across Europe for various broadcasters, including the BBC.
• Conducted in-depth research and interviews to deliver accurate and engaging content to audiences.
• Named a top global journalist for exceptional storytelling and reporting skills.

New York, New York, US

Awarding winning Journalist: Focused on economy, politics and crime.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Executive Education, Innovation

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Communications