Experience

VAR LIVE

• Hong Kong
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  VAR Live is a world-leading virtual reality (VR) and digital enterprise company. We redefine the depth and beauty of virtual experiences by ushering in a new generation of VR gaming and entertainment. Established in 2017, we have expanded “Virtual Reality Entertainment” to every part of the world so anyone can enjoy the best VR gameplay with us. Check out our most recent $8 million Series A: https://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/fin/2382821/ Come visit us at any one of our… Show more VAR Live is a world-leading virtual reality (VR) and digital enterprise company. We redefine the depth and beauty of virtual experiences by ushering in a new generation of VR gaming and entertainment. Established in 2017, we have expanded “Virtual Reality Entertainment” to every part of the world so anyone can enjoy the best VR gameplay with us. Check out our most recent $8 million Series A: https://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/fin/2382821/ Come visit us at any one of our stores, https://www.var.live/ Show less VAR Live is a world-leading virtual reality (VR) and digital enterprise company. We redefine the depth and beauty of virtual experiences by ushering in a new generation of VR gaming and entertainment. Established in 2017, we have expanded “Virtual Reality Entertainment” to every part of the world so anyone can enjoy the best VR gameplay with us. Check out our most recent $8 million Series A: https://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/fin/2382821/ Come visit us at any one of our… Show more VAR Live is a world-leading virtual reality (VR) and digital enterprise company. We redefine the depth and beauty of virtual experiences by ushering in a new generation of VR gaming and entertainment. Established in 2017, we have expanded “Virtual Reality Entertainment” to every part of the world so anyone can enjoy the best VR gameplay with us. Check out our most recent $8 million Series A: https://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/fin/2382821/ Come visit us at any one of our stores, https://www.var.live/ Show less



WELLMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  WELLMAN Capital Co., Ltd. was founded on October 23, 2015, with a paid-in capital of NT$20 million. The company is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, mainly for investment in new ventures. At present, the companies that Wellman Capital has invested in include SyncVision Technology Co., Ltd. , SISGO CO., LTD. , WE JUMP INTELLIGENT PERCEPTION CO., LTD. , Kele Digital Education Marketing Co., Ltd. , and iSpan International Inc. Check us out at: https://www.enlightcorp.com.tw/ WELLMAN Capital Co., Ltd. was founded on October 23, 2015, with a paid-in capital of NT$20 million. The company is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, mainly for investment in new ventures. At present, the companies that Wellman Capital has invested in include SyncVision Technology Co., Ltd. , SISGO CO., LTD. , WE JUMP INTELLIGENT PERCEPTION CO., LTD. , Kele Digital Education Marketing Co., Ltd. , and iSpan International Inc. Check us out at: https://www.enlightcorp.com.tw/



Metagrove Ventures

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

• Partner, Investor, and Mentor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Disrupting the future of industry by helping early-stage companies become global from day one, beginning with ANZ and the US today, and tomorrow, the world! Check us out at: 🌐metagrove.vc | 🗞️metagrove.substack.com | metagrove.vc/startup-portal List of mentors: https://metagrove.vc/mentors Disrupting the future of industry by helping early-stage companies become global from day one, beginning with ANZ and the US today, and tomorrow, the world! Check us out at: 🌐metagrove.vc | 🗞️metagrove.substack.com | metagrove.vc/startup-portal List of mentors: https://metagrove.vc/mentors



Reflect Ventures

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

• Partner and Investor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Reflect Ventures offers interested accredited investors the opportunity to invest in exciting high growth potential companies around the world. Some of our more interesting investments include: o Jatri (Jatri.co) o Chari.ma o Vivan (www.mypersonalthereapeutics.com) o ThriveFantasy o Ignatica Our investor base is global and we invest in both frontier and established markets. Check us out at: http://www.reflectventures.com/ Reflect Ventures offers interested accredited investors the opportunity to invest in exciting high growth potential companies around the world. Some of our more interesting investments include: o Jatri (Jatri.co) o Chari.ma o Vivan (www.mypersonalthereapeutics.com) o ThriveFantasy o Ignatica Our investor base is global and we invest in both frontier and established markets. Check us out at: http://www.reflectventures.com/



MissedFits

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Investor and Advisor

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  MissedFits is a Shopify-based SaaS company that collects first-party data on items shoppers wanted to buy but couldn't to improve future forecasts while driving conversions of similar in-stock items today. The company is based on our CEO's 12+ years of experience working in inventory and commercial marketing strategies for Fortune 500 retailers. Check us out at: www.missedfits.com MissedFits is a Shopify-based SaaS company that collects first-party data on items shoppers wanted to buy but couldn't to improve future forecasts while driving conversions of similar in-stock items today. The company is based on our CEO's 12+ years of experience working in inventory and commercial marketing strategies for Fortune 500 retailers. Check us out at: www.missedfits.com



Santa Clara University Bronco Venture Accelerator

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

• Advisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The Bronco Venture Accelerator (BVA) empowers Santa Clara University entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability, and community to develop and grow for-profit businesses with competence, conscience, and compassion. The accelerator is industry- and stage-agnostic. The cohort system used by the BVA provides a terrific platform for a small set of teams to attend high-energy, interactive classes and workshops, led by industry leaders. Participants truly have the opportunity to hone their… Show more The Bronco Venture Accelerator (BVA) empowers Santa Clara University entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability, and community to develop and grow for-profit businesses with competence, conscience, and compassion. The accelerator is industry- and stage-agnostic. The cohort system used by the BVA provides a terrific platform for a small set of teams to attend high-energy, interactive classes and workshops, led by industry leaders. Participants truly have the opportunity to hone their entrepreneurial skills. Check us out at: https://www.scu.edu/cioccacenter/bronco-ventures/bronco-venture-accelerator/ List of mentors: https://www.scu.edu/cioccacenter/bronco-ventures/mentors-advisors/ Show less The Bronco Venture Accelerator (BVA) empowers Santa Clara University entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability, and community to develop and grow for-profit businesses with competence, conscience, and compassion. The accelerator is industry- and stage-agnostic. The cohort system used by the BVA provides a terrific platform for a small set of teams to attend high-energy, interactive classes and workshops, led by industry leaders. Participants truly have the opportunity to hone their… Show more The Bronco Venture Accelerator (BVA) empowers Santa Clara University entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability, and community to develop and grow for-profit businesses with competence, conscience, and compassion. The accelerator is industry- and stage-agnostic. The cohort system used by the BVA provides a terrific platform for a small set of teams to attend high-energy, interactive classes and workshops, led by industry leaders. Participants truly have the opportunity to hone their entrepreneurial skills. Check us out at: https://www.scu.edu/cioccacenter/bronco-ventures/bronco-venture-accelerator/ List of mentors: https://www.scu.edu/cioccacenter/bronco-ventures/mentors-advisors/ Show less



Santa Clara Ventures

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

• Partner and Investor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Santa Clara Ventures is investing with a mission. Our new Bronco Venture Fund is backing the next generation of great companies founded by Santa Clara University alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Check us out at: https://santaclaraventures.com/ Santa Clara Ventures is investing with a mission. Our new Bronco Venture Fund is backing the next generation of great companies founded by Santa Clara University alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Check us out at: https://santaclaraventures.com/



CreditCliq

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  A Clique of the most trustworthy and creditworthy Africans ⚡️ Check us out at: www.creditcliq.com A Clique of the most trustworthy and creditworthy Africans ⚡️ Check us out at: www.creditcliq.com



Generation She

• China

• Advisor

  • Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  A community of 16K+ exceptional female talent focused on building and leading the next generation of billion-dollar companies. Check us out at: generationshe.co or follow us on IG @gen.she to learn more A community of 16K+ exceptional female talent focused on building and leading the next generation of billion-dollar companies. Check us out at: generationshe.co or follow us on IG @gen.she to learn more



Botco.ai

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Botco.ai is a conversational marketing platform that enables intelligent chat between businesses and their customers. Check us out at: https://botco.ai/ •Developed strategic financial plans for C-level management and board. •Responsible for budgeting, financial forecasting, planning and modeling. Botco.ai is a conversational marketing platform that enables intelligent chat between businesses and their customers. Check us out at: https://botco.ai/ •Developed strategic financial plans for C-level management and board. •Responsible for budgeting, financial forecasting, planning and modeling.



RewardsPay, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Operations

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  RewardsPay® lets you pay with your cash rewards, miles, or points from credit cards, hotels, airlines, and other rewards programs for goods and services at leading merchants. Check us out at: https://www.rewardspay.com/ •Oversaw business operations of growing start-up company in the gift cards and loyalty payments space; managed accounting, client services, customer support, and business development teams to ensure smooth internal processes. •Collaborated with business… Show more RewardsPay® lets you pay with your cash rewards, miles, or points from credit cards, hotels, airlines, and other rewards programs for goods and services at leading merchants. Check us out at: https://www.rewardspay.com/ •Oversaw business operations of growing start-up company in the gift cards and loyalty payments space; managed accounting, client services, customer support, and business development teams to ensure smooth internal processes. •Collaborated with business development team to attract and onboard PNC Bank, largest client to date, and VOILA Hotels; secured over 30 merchants including Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Starbucks; grew revenue three-fold over the course of two years. •Spearheaded two new business lines, Business Extras for Choice Hotels and OfferWall, that together yielded more than $2.5M in sales per year. •Implemented a monthly management fee concept generating $148.8k of revenue per year enabling company to reach profitability in 1.5 years. •Decreased AR and prepaid inventory by more than 50% by changing invoicing periods and carrying fewer gift card denominations while ensuring consistent sales. •Liaised between external clients and internal team throughout lifespan of 10 engineering projects per year, including monitoring all aspects of planning and design, ensuring clear and timely communications and resolving any project roadblocks. Show less RewardsPay® lets you pay with your cash rewards, miles, or points from credit cards, hotels, airlines, and other rewards programs for goods and services at leading merchants. Check us out at: https://www.rewardspay.com/ •Oversaw business operations of growing start-up company in the gift cards and loyalty payments space; managed accounting, client services, customer support, and business development teams to ensure smooth internal processes. •Collaborated with business… Show more RewardsPay® lets you pay with your cash rewards, miles, or points from credit cards, hotels, airlines, and other rewards programs for goods and services at leading merchants. Check us out at: https://www.rewardspay.com/ •Oversaw business operations of growing start-up company in the gift cards and loyalty payments space; managed accounting, client services, customer support, and business development teams to ensure smooth internal processes. •Collaborated with business development team to attract and onboard PNC Bank, largest client to date, and VOILA Hotels; secured over 30 merchants including Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Starbucks; grew revenue three-fold over the course of two years. •Spearheaded two new business lines, Business Extras for Choice Hotels and OfferWall, that together yielded more than $2.5M in sales per year. •Implemented a monthly management fee concept generating $148.8k of revenue per year enabling company to reach profitability in 1.5 years. •Decreased AR and prepaid inventory by more than 50% by changing invoicing periods and carrying fewer gift card denominations while ensuring consistent sales. •Liaised between external clients and internal team throughout lifespan of 10 engineering projects per year, including monitoring all aspects of planning and design, ensuring clear and timely communications and resolving any project roadblocks. Show less



Insane Ink

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Insane Ink is an entrepreneurial course at Piedmont Hills High School that runs an apparel customization company. Check us out at: https://www.insaneink.com/ •Managed operations of student-run silk-screening company of 30 employees and achieved record revenue of $55k with $15k in profit for the 2009-2010 academic year. •Established strong relationships with wholesalers, third-party production team, and more than 50 customers setting up future Insane Ink cohorts with repeat… Show more Insane Ink is an entrepreneurial course at Piedmont Hills High School that runs an apparel customization company. Check us out at: https://www.insaneink.com/ •Managed operations of student-run silk-screening company of 30 employees and achieved record revenue of $55k with $15k in profit for the 2009-2010 academic year. •Established strong relationships with wholesalers, third-party production team, and more than 50 customers setting up future Insane Ink cohorts with repeat business and strong public relations. •Earned 4th place (semi-finalists) in the Students of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) high school business competition in Pacific Northwest division showcasing Insane Ink as a social enterprise addressing issues such as social entrepreneurship, interacting with the local community, and civic duty and responsibility. Show less Insane Ink is an entrepreneurial course at Piedmont Hills High School that runs an apparel customization company. Check us out at: https://www.insaneink.com/ •Managed operations of student-run silk-screening company of 30 employees and achieved record revenue of $55k with $15k in profit for the 2009-2010 academic year. •Established strong relationships with wholesalers, third-party production team, and more than 50 customers setting up future Insane Ink cohorts with repeat… Show more Insane Ink is an entrepreneurial course at Piedmont Hills High School that runs an apparel customization company. Check us out at: https://www.insaneink.com/ •Managed operations of student-run silk-screening company of 30 employees and achieved record revenue of $55k with $15k in profit for the 2009-2010 academic year. •Established strong relationships with wholesalers, third-party production team, and more than 50 customers setting up future Insane Ink cohorts with repeat business and strong public relations. •Earned 4th place (semi-finalists) in the Students of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) high school business competition in Pacific Northwest division showcasing Insane Ink as a social enterprise addressing issues such as social entrepreneurship, interacting with the local community, and civic duty and responsibility. Show less