Experience

Monj Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Monj Health is a digital health company that delivers healthcare & wellness services to over half a million lives across many corporate Fortune 1000 companies, as well as insurance-reimbursable clinical services to major payers and health systems across the United States, including Blue Shield of CA, Solera, Medica, Carbon Health and others. Monj Health is a digital health company that delivers healthcare & wellness services to over half a million lives across many corporate Fortune 1000 companies, as well as insurance-reimbursable clinical services to major payers and health systems across the United States, including Blue Shield of CA, Solera, Medica, Carbon Health and others.



Schedule 1 Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Developing FDA and EMA approved therapies derived from cannabis to treat pain and central nervous system disorders. Developing FDA and EMA approved therapies derived from cannabis to treat pain and central nervous system disorders.



ToolBox Genomics

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO/CEO

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  Toolbox Genomics is a leading cloud-based healthcare platform delivering genetics and epigenetics insights for practitioners and patients. Recruited to scale the company’s operations and deliver the new healthcare product to market. Restructured the team, technology and operational processes to successfully deliver the product in a highly-compressed schedule. Drove >10x revenue growth within 6 months, promoted to CEO by the Board after 6 months in order to evaluate business strategy and… Show more Toolbox Genomics is a leading cloud-based healthcare platform delivering genetics and epigenetics insights for practitioners and patients. Recruited to scale the company’s operations and deliver the new healthcare product to market. Restructured the team, technology and operational processes to successfully deliver the product in a highly-compressed schedule. Drove >10x revenue growth within 6 months, promoted to CEO by the Board after 6 months in order to evaluate business strategy and turnaround the company. Raised funding and grew the business to six-figure revenue and $5M in accounts in the first year, including personally closing some of the largest customer contracts.

• Board Member

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2020



Atlas Investment Research

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2022

  Board Member actively involved through conclusion of successful exit in December, 2022.

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  A cloud-based fin-tech company in the municipal bond space, supplying financial/credit data to banks, broker/dealers, municipal advisors, academia and other financial institutions: • Brought the company to market in 2018 and achieved market awareness and successful adoption with first 3 customers and 6-figure revenues in less than 6 months. • Initiated go-to-market strategy, including marketing/trade shows, channel partnerships, and first beta customers. • Achieved profitability… Show more A cloud-based fin-tech company in the municipal bond space, supplying financial/credit data to banks, broker/dealers, municipal advisors, academia and other financial institutions: • Brought the company to market in 2018 and achieved market awareness and successful adoption with first 3 customers and 6-figure revenues in less than 6 months. • Initiated go-to-market strategy, including marketing/trade shows, channel partnerships, and first beta customers. • Achieved profitability within one year.



Chicago Booth Angel Network of Silicon Valley

• Silicon Valley, California, United States

• Founding Angel Member

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2021



UICO, Maker of duraTOUCH®

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Revenue Officer

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2017

  Grew leading hi-tech B2B technology company from start-up to industry-leading provider of innovative touch solutions for some of the world's leading brands. Led growth from 6-figure to 8-figure revenue and achieved Series A/B and profitability in under 5 years. • Rolled out worldwide go-to-market strategy; grew large sales organization. • Successfully acquired world-class customers including Garmin, Whirlpool, McDonald’s, Cisco, Jacuzzi, Kohler, Johnson Outdoors, John Deere… Show more Grew leading hi-tech B2B technology company from start-up to industry-leading provider of innovative touch solutions for some of the world's leading brands. Led growth from 6-figure to 8-figure revenue and achieved Series A/B and profitability in under 5 years. • Rolled out worldwide go-to-market strategy; grew large sales organization. • Successfully acquired world-class customers including Garmin, Whirlpool, McDonald’s, Cisco, Jacuzzi, Kohler, Johnson Outdoors, John Deere, Stryker, Polaris, NCR, Medtronic, Fuji, Danfoss, Indian Motorcycle.

• Board of Directors

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

  First outside board members who helped drive Company's early success and scale-up.



Shuffle Tech International, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Investor & Board Member

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2017

  Early investor and board member involved in the initial funding and rollout of the automated shuffler. Successfully exited the business with high ROI/multiple. Early investor and board member involved in the initial funding and rollout of the automated shuffler. Successfully exited the business with high ROI/multiple.



Hyde Park Angels

• Financial Services

• Co-Founder & Angel

  • 2007 - Dec 2012

  I co-founded the Hyde Park Angels (HPA), which has grown to one of the leading Angel Groups in the US. Over the years, HPA has driven multiple exits and invested millions of dollars in over 50 portfolio companies that have created thousands of jobs in the Midwest since 2007. Strong Portfolio Management was an important aspect of our success. I co-founded the Hyde Park Angels (HPA), which has grown to one of the leading Angel Groups in the US. Over the years, HPA has driven multiple exits and invested millions of dollars in over 50 portfolio companies that have created thousands of jobs in the Midwest since 2007. Strong Portfolio Management was an important aspect of our success.



FTD

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, B2B SaaS/Cloud Services

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

  Ran the B2B Online Services (SaaS/Cloud) business, supporting over 10,000 florists and over 10,000,000 customers across multiple product offerings: • Managed P&L of ~$100MM, which had among the highest EBITDA percentage contribution in the company. • Drove Growth Lines of cloud-based business including Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Directory Ads, Website Hosting Platform and Email Marketing Services. • Owned the Product Roadmap, including web… Show more Ran the B2B Online Services (SaaS/Cloud) business, supporting over 10,000 florists and over 10,000,000 customers across multiple product offerings: • Managed P&L of ~$100MM, which had among the highest EBITDA percentage contribution in the company. • Drove Growth Lines of cloud-based business including Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Directory Ads, Website Hosting Platform and Email Marketing Services. • Owned the Product Roadmap, including web hosting platform feature enhancements / bug fixes to support over 10,000 B2B florist business customers. • Ran Product Development, Customer Service, Website Hosting Partner, Directory Partnerships and other 3rd Party Service Providers. Show less Ran the B2B Online Services (SaaS/Cloud) business, supporting over 10,000 florists and over 10,000,000 customers across multiple product offerings: • Managed P&L of ~$100MM, which had among the highest EBITDA percentage contribution in the company. • Drove Growth Lines of cloud-based business including Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Directory Ads, Website Hosting Platform and Email Marketing Services. • Owned the Product Roadmap, including web… Show more Ran the B2B Online Services (SaaS/Cloud) business, supporting over 10,000 florists and over 10,000,000 customers across multiple product offerings: • Managed P&L of ~$100MM, which had among the highest EBITDA percentage contribution in the company. • Drove Growth Lines of cloud-based business including Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Directory Ads, Website Hosting Platform and Email Marketing Services. • Owned the Product Roadmap, including web hosting platform feature enhancements / bug fixes to support over 10,000 B2B florist business customers. • Ran Product Development, Customer Service, Website Hosting Partner, Directory Partnerships and other 3rd Party Service Providers. Show less



Neogrid

• Brazil
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, SaaS/Cloud Product Management

  • Jan 2004 - Oct 2006

  Manage all aspects of core SAAS-based (Cloud) software product line, including requirements definition, strategic positioning, feature roadmap, client services, sales and marketing campaigns and member best practice forums. • Realized product-line break-even in first two years of operation • Led product rollout of high-availability services to over 350 global retailers and manufacturers in 7 countries across 5 continents in 4 languages • Implemented modular pricing approach to ensure… Show more Manage all aspects of core SAAS-based (Cloud) software product line, including requirements definition, strategic positioning, feature roadmap, client services, sales and marketing campaigns and member best practice forums. • Realized product-line break-even in first two years of operation • Led product rollout of high-availability services to over 350 global retailers and manufacturers in 7 countries across 5 continents in 4 languages • Implemented modular pricing approach to ensure profitability on a customer basis • Developed marketing content, case studies, product sheets and automated flash demos

• SaaS/Cloud Product Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Senior Product Manager (1/2001 – 12/2003) Managed entire SaaS/Cloud product development lifecycle, including product conceptualization, creation of MRDs, PRDs, business cases, functional specifications, release planning and product delivery. • Won Global Retail Achievement Award for Best International Logistics/Distribution Process • Successfully delivered company’s first in-house software product, on-time and within budget • Developed offshore with Indian provider to reduce… Show more Senior Product Manager (1/2001 – 12/2003) Managed entire SaaS/Cloud product development lifecycle, including product conceptualization, creation of MRDs, PRDs, business cases, functional specifications, release planning and product delivery. • Won Global Retail Achievement Award for Best International Logistics/Distribution Process • Successfully delivered company’s first in-house software product, on-time and within budget • Developed offshore with Indian provider to reduce development costs by almost 50% • Developed product implementation services and methodology to increase success rate



Kurt Salmon Associates, Part of Accenture Strategy

• Management Consultant

  • 1997 - 2001

  Management Consultant Consulted for 10 different clients on 12 projects (including Disney, GUESS, Liz Claiborne, NIKE, e-Toys), covering Business Process Improvement; Web design, testing & implementation, Requirements Definition; ERP implementation, and Cloud/SaaS enablement. • Achieved greater than ten-fold increase in fulfillment over 8 weeks for on-line toy retailer • Invited back to 2 additional projects for one client, who purchased recommended application • Sold follow-on… Show more Management Consultant Consulted for 10 different clients on 12 projects (including Disney, GUESS, Liz Claiborne, NIKE, e-Toys), covering Business Process Improvement; Web design, testing & implementation, Requirements Definition; ERP implementation, and Cloud/SaaS enablement. • Achieved greater than ten-fold increase in fulfillment over 8 weeks for on-line toy retailer • Invited back to 2 additional projects for one client, who purchased recommended application • Sold follow-on project to lead a 5-member team for a vendor partnership joint initiative • Managed team to deliver ERP testing project ahead of schedule, with customer notoriety • Y2K recommendation for a large flooring retailer led to follow-on SAP implementation • Business process re-engineering for a large distribution company surpassed expectations and helped position them for a stock buy-out • Led client project team to define and develop an on-line order management system within timeline and budgetary constraints. Show less Management Consultant Consulted for 10 different clients on 12 projects (including Disney, GUESS, Liz Claiborne, NIKE, e-Toys), covering Business Process Improvement; Web design, testing & implementation, Requirements Definition; ERP implementation, and Cloud/SaaS enablement. • Achieved greater than ten-fold increase in fulfillment over 8 weeks for on-line toy retailer • Invited back to 2 additional projects for one client, who purchased recommended application • Sold follow-on… Show more Management Consultant Consulted for 10 different clients on 12 projects (including Disney, GUESS, Liz Claiborne, NIKE, e-Toys), covering Business Process Improvement; Web design, testing & implementation, Requirements Definition; ERP implementation, and Cloud/SaaS enablement. • Achieved greater than ten-fold increase in fulfillment over 8 weeks for on-line toy retailer • Invited back to 2 additional projects for one client, who purchased recommended application • Sold follow-on project to lead a 5-member team for a vendor partnership joint initiative • Managed team to deliver ERP testing project ahead of schedule, with customer notoriety • Y2K recommendation for a large flooring retailer led to follow-on SAP implementation • Business process re-engineering for a large distribution company surpassed expectations and helped position them for a stock buy-out • Led client project team to define and develop an on-line order management system within timeline and budgetary constraints. Show less