Experience

Adori Labs, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Apr 2016 - Present



Gold Star Ventures, L.P.

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Co-Founder/General Partner

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Gold Star Ventures, L.P. invests in early stage companies that enable traditional media company growth by solving problems around interactivity, measurement, engagement, and audio/text/video in real time. We also invest more generally in early stage companies in the media space that we see via our network that might be overlooked by the traditional Silicon Valley investment community. Finally, we invest opportunistically in select transactions beyond media, such as sports, that enable us to… Show more Gold Star Ventures, L.P. invests in early stage companies that enable traditional media company growth by solving problems around interactivity, measurement, engagement, and audio/text/video in real time. We also invest more generally in early stage companies in the media space that we see via our network that might be overlooked by the traditional Silicon Valley investment community. Finally, we invest opportunistically in select transactions beyond media, such as sports, that enable us to uniquely leverage our ability to monetize or improve financial and operating performance of the target companies. Show less Gold Star Ventures, L.P. invests in early stage companies that enable traditional media company growth by solving problems around interactivity, measurement, engagement, and audio/text/video in real time. We also invest more generally in early stage companies in the media space that we see via our network that might be overlooked by the traditional Silicon Valley investment community. Finally, we invest opportunistically in select transactions beyond media, such as sports, that enable us to… Show more Gold Star Ventures, L.P. invests in early stage companies that enable traditional media company growth by solving problems around interactivity, measurement, engagement, and audio/text/video in real time. We also invest more generally in early stage companies in the media space that we see via our network that might be overlooked by the traditional Silicon Valley investment community. Finally, we invest opportunistically in select transactions beyond media, such as sports, that enable us to uniquely leverage our ability to monetize or improve financial and operating performance of the target companies. Show less



The Valley Fund

• Menlo Park, CA

• LP

  • May 2013 - Present

  LP The Valley Fund Co-Lead for media and entertainment investments for The Valley Fund, focusing on early stage companies seeking in $1-4mm investments, bridging the gap between seed funding and the larger $6-10mm Series A rounds from the larger, well-known venture capital funds. LP The Valley Fund Co-Lead for media and entertainment investments for The Valley Fund, focusing on early stage companies seeking in $1-4mm investments, bridging the gap between seed funding and the larger $6-10mm Series A rounds from the larger, well-known venture capital funds.



Content and Company

• Los Angeles, CA

• EVP, Business Development/Strategy

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

  Content & Co is a Los Angeles-based brand studio that offers advertisers the opportunity to generate their own programming by partnering with the best creative talent in Hollywood to become the distributor and the financier of their own original content. Led by Stuart McLean (JWTwo, JWT, Young & Rubicam) and former Producer Peter Isacksen, Content & Company develops, produces and distributes professional content for brands such as Subway, Shick and Unilever to captivate their audience beyond… Show more Content & Co is a Los Angeles-based brand studio that offers advertisers the opportunity to generate their own programming by partnering with the best creative talent in Hollywood to become the distributor and the financier of their own original content. Led by Stuart McLean (JWTwo, JWT, Young & Rubicam) and former Producer Peter Isacksen, Content & Company develops, produces and distributes professional content for brands such as Subway, Shick and Unilever to captivate their audience beyond any single channel or platform. Examples include "The 4 to 9ers" sponsored by Subway," written, directed and produced by "Two and a Half Men" director Jamie Widdoes and writer Tim O'Donnell ("Growing Pains," "Dave's World"). As a short-form comedy series on Hulu and most recently You Tube it is nearing 20 million views. Same with "Summer with Cimorelli,", sponsored by Subway which has delivered over 5 million views on YouTube/AwesomenessTV. Show less Content & Co is a Los Angeles-based brand studio that offers advertisers the opportunity to generate their own programming by partnering with the best creative talent in Hollywood to become the distributor and the financier of their own original content. Led by Stuart McLean (JWTwo, JWT, Young & Rubicam) and former Producer Peter Isacksen, Content & Company develops, produces and distributes professional content for brands such as Subway, Shick and Unilever to captivate their audience beyond… Show more Content & Co is a Los Angeles-based brand studio that offers advertisers the opportunity to generate their own programming by partnering with the best creative talent in Hollywood to become the distributor and the financier of their own original content. Led by Stuart McLean (JWTwo, JWT, Young & Rubicam) and former Producer Peter Isacksen, Content & Company develops, produces and distributes professional content for brands such as Subway, Shick and Unilever to captivate their audience beyond any single channel or platform. Examples include "The 4 to 9ers" sponsored by Subway," written, directed and produced by "Two and a Half Men" director Jamie Widdoes and writer Tim O'Donnell ("Growing Pains," "Dave's World"). As a short-form comedy series on Hulu and most recently You Tube it is nearing 20 million views. Same with "Summer with Cimorelli,", sponsored by Subway which has delivered over 5 million views on YouTube/AwesomenessTV. Show less



Ryan Seacrest Productions

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP, New Media & Business Development

  • May 2008 - Nov 2012

  Ryan Seacrest Productions based in Los Angeles, CA is one of the hottest companies in the world. In addition to signing a new $45 million deal with 19 Entertainment to host #1 rated TV program American Idol on Fox. Ryan Seacrest Productions co-produces hit TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami and Jamie Oliver's Revolution on ABC Prime Time. He is the host of the #1 daily globally syndicated music radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest based out of… Show more Ryan Seacrest Productions based in Los Angeles, CA is one of the hottest companies in the world. In addition to signing a new $45 million deal with 19 Entertainment to host #1 rated TV program American Idol on Fox. Ryan Seacrest Productions co-produces hit TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami and Jamie Oliver's Revolution on ABC Prime Time. He is the host of the #1 daily globally syndicated music radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest based out of KIIS-FM/Los Angeles. Seacrest is also host of the top-rated globally syndicated countdown AT40 (American Top 40) with Ryan Seacrest airing on over 500 stations worldwide. He is also Executive Producer, Managing Editor and anchor of E! News Daily and Live From the Red Carpet award show specials on E! Entertainment along with ABC’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. During American Idol season, Seacrest reaches almost 100 million people a week. As the connective tissue between RSP's multiple platforms, I oversee Business Development and New Media i.e;TV-Custom integrated programs, on-air sponsorships, branded content, customized solutions with in-show product placement, off-channel promotions, billboards, logos, sweepstakes and convergent programs; Radio-Customized marketing solutions with in show product placement, integration, endorsements and custom features; Personal Services-Integrate the Seacrest talent, credibility and brand with brands to create multi-platform creativity and innovation that is completely unique; RyanSeacrest.com-Social media including 3.1 million Twitter followers, customized micro sites, sponsorships, takeovers,commercial,streaming video, rich media, custom games, polls, community features, user generated content, feature sponsorships, co-branded contests, newsletters and sweepstakes. Convergent and custom programs, and more. Current strategic partners include Coke and Proctor & Gamble. Show less Ryan Seacrest Productions based in Los Angeles, CA is one of the hottest companies in the world. In addition to signing a new $45 million deal with 19 Entertainment to host #1 rated TV program American Idol on Fox. Ryan Seacrest Productions co-produces hit TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami and Jamie Oliver's Revolution on ABC Prime Time. He is the host of the #1 daily globally syndicated music radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest based out of… Show more Ryan Seacrest Productions based in Los Angeles, CA is one of the hottest companies in the world. In addition to signing a new $45 million deal with 19 Entertainment to host #1 rated TV program American Idol on Fox. Ryan Seacrest Productions co-produces hit TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami and Jamie Oliver's Revolution on ABC Prime Time. He is the host of the #1 daily globally syndicated music radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest based out of KIIS-FM/Los Angeles. Seacrest is also host of the top-rated globally syndicated countdown AT40 (American Top 40) with Ryan Seacrest airing on over 500 stations worldwide. He is also Executive Producer, Managing Editor and anchor of E! News Daily and Live From the Red Carpet award show specials on E! Entertainment along with ABC’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. During American Idol season, Seacrest reaches almost 100 million people a week. As the connective tissue between RSP's multiple platforms, I oversee Business Development and New Media i.e;TV-Custom integrated programs, on-air sponsorships, branded content, customized solutions with in-show product placement, off-channel promotions, billboards, logos, sweepstakes and convergent programs; Radio-Customized marketing solutions with in show product placement, integration, endorsements and custom features; Personal Services-Integrate the Seacrest talent, credibility and brand with brands to create multi-platform creativity and innovation that is completely unique; RyanSeacrest.com-Social media including 3.1 million Twitter followers, customized micro sites, sponsorships, takeovers,commercial,streaming video, rich media, custom games, polls, community features, user generated content, feature sponsorships, co-branded contests, newsletters and sweepstakes. Convergent and custom programs, and more. Current strategic partners include Coke and Proctor & Gamble. Show less



UvuMobile/SmarTVideo

• Greater Atlanta Area

• SVP of Content

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2007

  Recruited to direct initiative to provide consumers with interactive, mobile entertainment media solutions, and to acquire content deals with major networks and content providers for live mobile TV and video-on-demand programming. Products included mobile video hosting services, mobile marketing solutions, radio station mobilecasting, and mobile media solutions. * Created partnerships, alliances, and licensing deals with leading brands, entertainment properties, including Notre Dame… Show more Recruited to direct initiative to provide consumers with interactive, mobile entertainment media solutions, and to acquire content deals with major networks and content providers for live mobile TV and video-on-demand programming. Products included mobile video hosting services, mobile marketing solutions, radio station mobilecasting, and mobile media solutions. * Created partnerships, alliances, and licensing deals with leading brands, entertainment properties, including Notre Dame Football and Dennis Miller. SmarTVideo also hosted mobile content for MSNBC, Spin and Vibe, Westwood One, NBC, Bloomberg, Court TV, E! Entertainment Television, Fox Sports, and the Weather Channel. * SmarTVideo launched one of the first ad-supported mobile video platforms with MSNBC and Microsoft. This mobile application was available to consumers on major US carriers, including: AT&T Wireless and Sprint-Nextel. Show less Recruited to direct initiative to provide consumers with interactive, mobile entertainment media solutions, and to acquire content deals with major networks and content providers for live mobile TV and video-on-demand programming. Products included mobile video hosting services, mobile marketing solutions, radio station mobilecasting, and mobile media solutions. * Created partnerships, alliances, and licensing deals with leading brands, entertainment properties, including Notre Dame… Show more Recruited to direct initiative to provide consumers with interactive, mobile entertainment media solutions, and to acquire content deals with major networks and content providers for live mobile TV and video-on-demand programming. Products included mobile video hosting services, mobile marketing solutions, radio station mobilecasting, and mobile media solutions. * Created partnerships, alliances, and licensing deals with leading brands, entertainment properties, including Notre Dame Football and Dennis Miller. SmarTVideo also hosted mobile content for MSNBC, Spin and Vibe, Westwood One, NBC, Bloomberg, Court TV, E! Entertainment Television, Fox Sports, and the Weather Channel. * SmarTVideo launched one of the first ad-supported mobile video platforms with MSNBC and Microsoft. This mobile application was available to consumers on major US carriers, including: AT&T Wireless and Sprint-Nextel. Show less



Vivendi

• France
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP, International Universal/Motown

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  Recruited by President Monte Lipman to manage international staff, global ex-US artist development; and marketing, sales, and distribution of Universal Motown music and catalog through network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and licensees in 77 countries. Assisted in company A+R process, managed demo albums, singles, manufacturing, artwork, marketing, promotion, pricing, sales, touring, label relations, public relations, and ring tones. *Captured $20 million increase in global ex-US… Show more Recruited by President Monte Lipman to manage international staff, global ex-US artist development; and marketing, sales, and distribution of Universal Motown music and catalog through network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and licensees in 77 countries. Assisted in company A+R process, managed demo albums, singles, manufacturing, artwork, marketing, promotion, pricing, sales, touring, label relations, public relations, and ring tones. *Captured $20 million increase in global ex-US revenue (from $18 to $38 million) amidst declining worldwide market through international launch of Akon, Jack Johnson, and international platinum efforts from Nelly, Lumidee, Stevie Wonder, catalog sales, new compilations, and special editions. Show less Recruited by President Monte Lipman to manage international staff, global ex-US artist development; and marketing, sales, and distribution of Universal Motown music and catalog through network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and licensees in 77 countries. Assisted in company A+R process, managed demo albums, singles, manufacturing, artwork, marketing, promotion, pricing, sales, touring, label relations, public relations, and ring tones. *Captured $20 million increase in global ex-US… Show more Recruited by President Monte Lipman to manage international staff, global ex-US artist development; and marketing, sales, and distribution of Universal Motown music and catalog through network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and licensees in 77 countries. Assisted in company A+R process, managed demo albums, singles, manufacturing, artwork, marketing, promotion, pricing, sales, touring, label relations, public relations, and ring tones. *Captured $20 million increase in global ex-US revenue (from $18 to $38 million) amidst declining worldwide market through international launch of Akon, Jack Johnson, and international platinum efforts from Nelly, Lumidee, Stevie Wonder, catalog sales, new compilations, and special editions. Show less



Radio & Records

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP

  • Dec 1994 - Jun 2003

  RADIO & RECORDS, INC. – Los Angeles, CA 12/1994 to 6/2003 https://goo.gl/4q4n5w Preeminent music and news information company serving key decision makers in music, multimedia, online and broadcast radio by offering print, Internet, research, convention and seminar products providing industry executives with critical music, strategy, research and airplay data. Recruited as one of America’s premiere broadcast radio executives during times of turmoil to make daily, critical… Show more RADIO & RECORDS, INC. – Los Angeles, CA 12/1994 to 6/2003 https://goo.gl/4q4n5w Preeminent music and news information company serving key decision makers in music, multimedia, online and broadcast radio by offering print, Internet, research, convention and seminar products providing industry executives with critical music, strategy, research and airplay data. Recruited as one of America’s premiere broadcast radio executives during times of turmoil to make daily, critical business decisions in collaboration with company’s new owner and publisher. Planned and executed multiple Radio & Record conventions. Luminaries have included President Bill Clinton, the Eagles, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Christina Aguilera, the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Alicia Keys. Established first national music research callout, Callout America utilized by Universal Music, Sony/BMG, EMI and Warner Music. Radio & Records was ultimately sold to Billboard. Show less RADIO & RECORDS, INC. – Los Angeles, CA 12/1994 to 6/2003 https://goo.gl/4q4n5w Preeminent music and news information company serving key decision makers in music, multimedia, online and broadcast radio by offering print, Internet, research, convention and seminar products providing industry executives with critical music, strategy, research and airplay data. Recruited as one of America’s premiere broadcast radio executives during times of turmoil to make daily, critical… Show more RADIO & RECORDS, INC. – Los Angeles, CA 12/1994 to 6/2003 https://goo.gl/4q4n5w Preeminent music and news information company serving key decision makers in music, multimedia, online and broadcast radio by offering print, Internet, research, convention and seminar products providing industry executives with critical music, strategy, research and airplay data. Recruited as one of America’s premiere broadcast radio executives during times of turmoil to make daily, critical business decisions in collaboration with company’s new owner and publisher. Planned and executed multiple Radio & Record conventions. Luminaries have included President Bill Clinton, the Eagles, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Christina Aguilera, the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Alicia Keys. Established first national music research callout, Callout America utilized by Universal Music, Sony/BMG, EMI and Warner Music. Radio & Records was ultimately sold to Billboard. Show less



Lincoln Financial Media

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Programming, WSTR/WQXI/Atlanta

  • Jan 1990 - Dec 1994

  http://www.star94.com/ Recruited during challenging times to oversee programming, promotion, research, and production departments for 2 radio stations. Managed music programming, on-air talent, branding, marketing/promotion; audience and music research. Developed senior-level relationships with music labels and related companies to help position company as leader in the music industry. Turned company around following slumping ratings and several rounds of… Show more http://www.star94.com/ Recruited during challenging times to oversee programming, promotion, research, and production departments for 2 radio stations. Managed music programming, on-air talent, branding, marketing/promotion; audience and music research. Developed senior-level relationships with music labels and related companies to help position company as leader in the music industry. Turned company around following slumping ratings and several rounds of reorganizations:  Devised strategy comprising relaunch of new contemporary hit radio format (abandoning previous adult contemporary format), new imaging and on-air staff.  Created and implemented station and company philosophy and vision.  Achieved record-setting ratings, drove direct competitor out of format, and established company as revenue leader in Atlanta, GA.  Format and brand remain successful to this day. Show less http://www.star94.com/ Recruited during challenging times to oversee programming, promotion, research, and production departments for 2 radio stations. Managed music programming, on-air talent, branding, marketing/promotion; audience and music research. Developed senior-level relationships with music labels and related companies to help position company as leader in the music industry. Turned company around following slumping ratings and several rounds of… Show more http://www.star94.com/ Recruited during challenging times to oversee programming, promotion, research, and production departments for 2 radio stations. Managed music programming, on-air talent, branding, marketing/promotion; audience and music research. Developed senior-level relationships with music labels and related companies to help position company as leader in the music industry. Turned company around following slumping ratings and several rounds of reorganizations:  Devised strategy comprising relaunch of new contemporary hit radio format (abandoning previous adult contemporary format), new imaging and on-air staff.  Created and implemented station and company philosophy and vision.  Achieved record-setting ratings, drove direct competitor out of format, and established company as revenue leader in Atlanta, GA.  Format and brand remain successful to this day. Show less



WXDJ/Miami

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Vice President/General Manager

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  http://elzol.lamusica.com/ Recruited to highly respected radio entrepreneur Russ Oasis and auto magnate Alan Potamkin to manage overall operations, finances, staff, programming, promotion and facilities. Ensured station’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Developed positive community relations. *Built a brand new station from the ground up: *Drove ratings and revenue by building new facility, hiring new staff, creating new brand, and launching new radio station… Show more http://elzol.lamusica.com/ Recruited to highly respected radio entrepreneur Russ Oasis and auto magnate Alan Potamkin to manage overall operations, finances, staff, programming, promotion and facilities. Ensured station’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Developed positive community relations. *Built a brand new station from the ground up: *Drove ratings and revenue by building new facility, hiring new staff, creating new brand, and launching new radio station within major market. Leveraged industry knowledge and personal network to attract major talent – many currently remain in highly successful media careers nationwide. Show less http://elzol.lamusica.com/ Recruited to highly respected radio entrepreneur Russ Oasis and auto magnate Alan Potamkin to manage overall operations, finances, staff, programming, promotion and facilities. Ensured station’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Developed positive community relations. *Built a brand new station from the ground up: *Drove ratings and revenue by building new facility, hiring new staff, creating new brand, and launching new radio station… Show more http://elzol.lamusica.com/ Recruited to highly respected radio entrepreneur Russ Oasis and auto magnate Alan Potamkin to manage overall operations, finances, staff, programming, promotion and facilities. Ensured station’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Developed positive community relations. *Built a brand new station from the ground up: *Drove ratings and revenue by building new facility, hiring new staff, creating new brand, and launching new radio station within major market. Leveraged industry knowledge and personal network to attract major talent – many currently remain in highly successful media careers nationwide. Show less



Clear Channel Europe

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President/Operations Manager, WHYI-FM (Y100) – Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach, FL

  • May 1981 - Jan 1988

  The legendary Y-100 now owned by Clear Channel Communications has been broadcasting continuously with various forms of contemporary hit music since 1973. Y-100 is currently the longest-running top 40 station in both the United States and North America with the same call letters and nickname. http://www.y100.com/main.html Vice President/Operations (promoted from Promotion/Marketing Director, Marketing/Promotion Assistant, and intern). Partnered with company’s president to… Show more The legendary Y-100 now owned by Clear Channel Communications has been broadcasting continuously with various forms of contemporary hit music since 1973. Y-100 is currently the longest-running top 40 station in both the United States and North America with the same call letters and nickname. http://www.y100.com/main.html Vice President/Operations (promoted from Promotion/Marketing Director, Marketing/Promotion Assistant, and intern). Partnered with company’s president to maximize ratings, revenue, branding, marketing, promotion; audience and music research. Worked alongside the legendary Radio Programmer/Personalities Bill Tanner and Robert W Walker to help create some of the highest ratings in South Florida radio history with consistent rating increases by spearheading some of the biggest promotions and radio marketing campaigns of all time: Show less The legendary Y-100 now owned by Clear Channel Communications has been broadcasting continuously with various forms of contemporary hit music since 1973. Y-100 is currently the longest-running top 40 station in both the United States and North America with the same call letters and nickname. http://www.y100.com/main.html Vice President/Operations (promoted from Promotion/Marketing Director, Marketing/Promotion Assistant, and intern). Partnered with company’s president to… Show more The legendary Y-100 now owned by Clear Channel Communications has been broadcasting continuously with various forms of contemporary hit music since 1973. Y-100 is currently the longest-running top 40 station in both the United States and North America with the same call letters and nickname. http://www.y100.com/main.html Vice President/Operations (promoted from Promotion/Marketing Director, Marketing/Promotion Assistant, and intern). Partnered with company’s president to maximize ratings, revenue, branding, marketing, promotion; audience and music research. Worked alongside the legendary Radio Programmer/Personalities Bill Tanner and Robert W Walker to help create some of the highest ratings in South Florida radio history with consistent rating increases by spearheading some of the biggest promotions and radio marketing campaigns of all time: Show less