Experience

Toybox Labs

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  United States Working on all aspects of growth for Toybox.

• Board Member

  • Oct 2019 - Present



TPG

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  New York, New York



Integrated Media

• Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  New York, New York



NYU Gallatin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • May 2018 - Present

  New York, New York



The Center For Communication

• Advisor

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  New York, New York



Two Ears Audio

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  New York, United States Brand tailored audio development.



Sharerocket

• Board Member

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2021

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area



Brooklyn PreSchool of Science

• Partner

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2021



Elemental Path

• Advisor / Consultant

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  New York, New York I am in love with this amazing AI company. Groundbreaking would be the term to use.



Quantom Storey

• Advisor

  • Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  New York



The Viddiverse

• Founder, CEO, Chairman

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  New York The Viddiverse is the US's first COPPA compliant video social network. We provide a safe environment for Tweens 8-13 to watch, upload and share videos. With over 150 hours of programming, a unique cloud based editing studio, and the ability to allow kids to be expressive with video, The Viddiverse totally unique.



Malcolm Bird

• Consultant, traditional, digital media

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Consulted on an advisory level. o NEWSCORP o Dentsu America o Image Entertainment o Genius Crowds o Street Smart Video o Animation Collective / Handmade Films



TM Entertainment and Media

• CEO

  • 2007 - 2009

  New York, New York TM entertainment and Media was an $82MM media publicly traded acquisition fund traded on the AMEX (TMI). Since it’s inception, I was CEO, responsible for all business, signatory and operational roles. During this time I successfully oversaw an initial public offering, overturned a hostile shareholder takeover, managed operations while looking for a suitable acquisition target. Oversaw negotiations and completed a reverse merger acquisition for $174mm.



AOL

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP, GM Kids and Teens

  • Dec 2002 - May 2007

  As SVP Kids and Teens I created a whole service for kids, (KOL) and teens, (RED). The two businesses grew in three years from a negative value of $5MM to an enterprise value of $500mm. I was the first person to take an original web content property, (Princess Natasha), to TV(Cartoon Network), then to be fully licensed with over 22 consumer licenses. KOL became the #4 kids portal on the web and RED the #1 teen portal. The experience consisted of programming, community and social networking.… Show more As SVP Kids and Teens I created a whole service for kids, (KOL) and teens, (RED). The two businesses grew in three years from a negative value of $5MM to an enterprise value of $500mm. I was the first person to take an original web content property, (Princess Natasha), to TV(Cartoon Network), then to be fully licensed with over 22 consumer licenses. KOL became the #4 kids portal on the web and RED the #1 teen portal. The experience consisted of programming, community and social networking. Responsible for: creating the business from scratch, business strategy and execution, P&L, staffing, marketing, sales development and sales strategy. Show less



Craftsman Productions

• President, programming, development, business

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

  Craftsman production was an independent production company responsible for creating unique programming aimed at the youth audience. As president I created, sold and produced shows on Disney, NBC, Discovery Kids, USA. Nominated for Emmy for NBC show.



USA Broadcasting

• Head of Youth Programming

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Responsible for launching 20 hours a week on Barry Diller’s “City Vision” TV channel. Became #1 in timeslot, highest rated on the network, won two Emmy’s.



Hanna-Barbera

• Director International Programming, production, sales, international deals

  • Apr 1995 - Apr 1997

  Responsible for: all network negotiations, programming development and production in Europe, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Negotiated programming deals all over the world on a cash or barter basis. Oversaw all production with local broadcasters and production companies. Contributed over 11 hours of programming a week to the launch of Tele Monticarlo in Italy, Launched the #1 kids shows in Thailand, Russia, Hungary, Brazil. Worked and coordinated closely with license and merchandising… Show more Responsible for: all network negotiations, programming development and production in Europe, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Negotiated programming deals all over the world on a cash or barter basis. Oversaw all production with local broadcasters and production companies. Contributed over 11 hours of programming a week to the launch of Tele Monticarlo in Italy, Launched the #1 kids shows in Thailand, Russia, Hungary, Brazil. Worked and coordinated closely with license and merchandising and home entertainment divisions, to grow revenue. Show less



Nickelodeon

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Snr Executive Producer, production, network development

  • Mar 1993 - Apr 1995

  Created “Nickalive” which propelled Nickelodeon to #1 spot from last place in three months. Launched network as only on staff executive producer, worked closely on program development and network development. Produced breakfast show, hosted afternoon show, managed live dept.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Producer

  • 1989 - 1992