Working with Start-ups, Venture Capital, and Private Equity to develop new businesses and grow existing ones. Focused on education, wellness, media, themed entertainment, and consumer products. Efforts include:Venture Partner: Emerge Capital and RealSchool Ventures Advisory Board: Angelkids AIIncubating new company at the intersection of the Creator Economy and the Healthspan industry

GSV Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm investing in EdTech entrepreneurs transforming the $7T global “Pre-K to Gray” education and skills sector.

Independent Board Director of a leading venture backed multi-model consumer education company

Provides children and families the support they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Our high quality outcome-driven behavioral, mental health and education services propel struggling children forward… away from the ill-effects of poverty toward a future limited only by the scope of their dreams.

As COO, President, and. then CEO, turned around and grew the financial, organizational, brand and impact model of the 50+ year global educational institution. 300%+ revenue and operating reserve growth, positive cash flow every year after inheriting annual deficits As CEO, led global strategy and operations to deliver critical early learning around the world through media, technology, consumer products, schools, and direct services. Reached $275M revenue – commercial (70%) and philanthropic (30%). $400M+ operating reserve, 500+ people. New York HQ. Offices in Mexico, Europe, India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Iraq, and Jordan. Drove growth while transforming organization to meet changing consumer habits, family needs, economics, and impact model. Positioned Workshop for ongoing media disruption with financial, brand, and organizational strength

Served as COO, EVP and then President before becoming CEO. Led strategy, operations, and commercial activities. Managed $165M+ Media and Education unit and core growth driver - global TV and digital production, distribution, licensing, themed entertainment and schools. On Boards of India and GCC subsidiaries. In 2018, added Joan Ganz Cooney Center, subsidiary focused on research and thought leadership of the educational potential of media and technology

Hanson Robotics develops and manufacturers humanlike robots and software that bring the robots to life. Advising on overall strategy, in particular the application to the media and toy industries

(Listed on NYSE: LF) LeapFrog creates award-winning educational solutions that delight, engage and inspire children to reach their potential. Served on the Audit Committee.

L2 is a global business intelligence company that provides analysis aimed at improving Fortune 500 Brands’ Digital competency. Serving as an industry expert to develop and present insights relating to Digital trends in the media industry.

$200 Million Private Educational Products Company

New position to lead all Digital operations and to develop and execute a strategy for the Digital transition. Responsibilities included directing operations and strategy of the websites, mobile, social, and connected TVs targeting preschoolers, kids, teens, and moms. Led gaming and video businesses across all digital and retail distribution $300mm+ revenue and 300+ employees in New York and California. Member of Nickelodeon leadership team with broad impact over $2.8 billion business. Core part of leadership team driving Viacom’s Digital Strategy

Responsibilities expanded to include management of the operations and a review of the strategic options of the Magazine Division (Nick Magazine, Nickjr, Magazine, and Comics). Decided to shut down operations, sell-off selected assets and revert to a license model as appropriate.

New position established to lead all Nickelodeon Digital operations and to develop and execute a strategy that leads the company through the Digital transformation.

Managed and drove $350mm+ DVD, licensed Video Game, Books, Electronics, and Music businesses including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Paramount (video game only). Grew 300%

Established Nickelodeon as a major force in the kids video game business with 500% growth and expanded book publishing efforts 300%.

Strategic planning focused on new TV channel development, program acquisitions, and Consumer Products

Management Consultant serving clients on strategy and operations projects in the US and Europe. Offered Associate position with tuition reimbursement. One of few selected for a third year in a foreign office.Projects included: (US) Car Manufacturer tech strategy, Hospital System growth, Data Company costs. (Germany): Computer Manufacturer strategy and Steel Mil restructuring

Developed the online business plan for Disney multi-media entry into the consumer education space

Part of country launch teams for Nickelodeon in Germany and India.