Experience

Springboard Growth Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Limited Partner

  • 2019 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area Investment Partner in: • Hint Water • Aquis Hair Care • The Real Real • Fleur Demal

• LP Springboard Capital Partners

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  New York, United States Springboard Capital Invests in Growth Stage consumer products and technology companies that have a majority of Women Directors. Investments include "Hint Water" and the "Real Real".



Skoog Music- Electronic Learning

• Chairman Of The Board Of Directors

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  United States SKOOG Media, Inc. is an Early Learning SAAS and hardware company that provides branching stories and games that open pathways to critical learning skills. SKOOG products are in all Apple Stores.



Managing Partner, ODDZ Online; Bet365 online gaming

• CEO

  • 2018 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Parent Company, Fine Line Services, LLC was formed in 2003. As an entertainment technology firm FLS builds online programs, games, and e-commerce sites for top brands, globally. ODDZonline.com is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FLS and a premier Sports and Games partner for the top ten Sportsbooks globally.



YPO

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Board Member

  • 2007 - Present

  Los Angeles County, California, United States YPO, a preeminent 501c3 leadership organization, comprised of 29,000 global chief executives in 130 countries; requirements for membership selection include corporate generation of $20 Million to $2 Billion in gross annual sales YPO Initiatives: Co-Chair of Global Alliance of Homelessness, Co-Chair, Raising Capital Deal Network, Vice-Chair - People's Action Network



"I Have A Dream" Foundation - Los Angeles

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • 2014 - 2018

  Los Angeles, California, United States The “IHAD” Foundation–provides long-term support to youth in under-resourced communities • Directed the organization in providing educational, socio-emotional support, skills training, and financial resources to students from K-12 through high-school graduation, providing scholarships to post-secondary education • Instrumental in leading an aggressive capital campaign to raise funds and drive donations, ensuring the maintenance of programming to end the intergenerational cycle of poverty… Show more The “IHAD” Foundation–provides long-term support to youth in under-resourced communities • Directed the organization in providing educational, socio-emotional support, skills training, and financial resources to students from K-12 through high-school graduation, providing scholarships to post-secondary education • Instrumental in leading an aggressive capital campaign to raise funds and drive donations, ensuring the maintenance of programming to end the intergenerational cycle of poverty by supporting underserved children and families • Diversified funding sources included large multi-year grants, major gifts, sponsorships, online fundraising, and events • Increased funding over 150% through major gifts, multi-year pledges, corporate donations, and sponsorships, capital campaigns • Increased the learning and technology programs to 65 schools Show less



Small World Toys

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2008 - 2014

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Premiere Toy/Educational Media for Infant, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers. Global sales with over 1,000 SKU's.



FANDOM/ EM Ventures (Venture Capital Fund)

• CEO

  • 2006 - 2008

  Los Angeles, California Replaced CEO by investors to restructure this multi-media/product company with a $100 Million enterprise value. Businesses included websites, publishing, live events, toy collectibles Selected Contributions: • Hired by 4 venture capital funds to lead their company and right-size, fund and sell the company • Integrated three of the company’s acquisitions and brought in a 3PL to warehouse and ship product • Raised funding to create a greater runway for an optimal sale of the… Show more Replaced CEO by investors to restructure this multi-media/product company with a $100 Million enterprise value. Businesses included websites, publishing, live events, toy collectibles Selected Contributions: • Hired by 4 venture capital funds to lead their company and right-size, fund and sell the company • Integrated three of the company’s acquisitions and brought in a 3PL to warehouse and ship product • Raised funding to create a greater runway for an optimal sale of the company • Sold the company to a strategic partner, raising over $100 Million via tier 1 Venture Capital and Private Equity firms Joined VC/PE firm founded by Mike Milken to be Operating Partner for electronic learning. technology, entertainment portfolio companies Show less



Digital Domain

• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• President - Interactive

  • 1998 - Mar 2002

  Los Angeles, California • Led campaigns for Lego, Mattel, and Nike for this award-winning special effect and digital agency which has brought artistry and technology to motion pictures, commercials, video games, music videos and virtual reality experiences