James Yaffe
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Experience
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Team TA:DA
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Karat
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France
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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TA:DA- Investors and Strategic Advisors
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Freeletics
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Germany
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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TA:DA- Investors and Strategic Advisors
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Dec 2020 - Present
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PLBY Group, Inc.
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United States
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Board Member
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Ziff Davis
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United States
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Advisor to CEO
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2019
Oversee strategy, corporate development and innovation for leading digital media company.
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The Mighty
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Transfr
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Investor
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May 2022 - Present
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vr-pioneer-raises-35m-to-help-workers-explore-careers-in-high-growth-industries-301569331.html https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vr-pioneer-raises-35m-to-help-workers-explore-careers-in-high-growth-industries-301569331.html
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Podium Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Investor
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Oct 2020 - Present
https://www.crunchbase.com/funding_round/podium-education-series-a--dfa6ce8b https://www.crunchbase.com/funding_round/podium-education-series-a--dfa6ce8b
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PureForm Global, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2019 - Present
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BABOON TO THE MOON
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member- Observer
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Simply
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor & Board Observer
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Sep 2018 - Present
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University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Dean's Advisory Board Ross School of Business
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Mar 2017 - Present
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Backstage
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Board Member
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Mar 2019 - Feb 2022
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cast--crew-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-backstage-holdings-301472965.html https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cast--crew-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-backstage-holdings-301472965.html
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Welltok, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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Board Member- Observer
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
Welltok has been acquired by VirginPulse Welltok has been acquired by VirginPulse
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Co-CEO
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Sep 2011 - May 2021
Investing in early stage digital companies with a focus on Media and Commerce. Exits include: Maker Studios (Acquired by Disney) and Bureau of Trade (acquired by Ebay). Investing in early stage digital companies with a focus on Media and Commerce. Exits include: Maker Studios (Acquired by Disney) and Bureau of Trade (acquired by Ebay).
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Windsor Media
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United States
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Media Production
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EVP
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2011
Operate Private Equity fund focused on three core verticals: Media, Technology and Lifestyle. Growth equity, early stage and seed investments included: Vice, Square, Scopely and Jagex. Operate Private Equity fund focused on three core verticals: Media, Technology and Lifestyle. Growth equity, early stage and seed investments included: Vice, Square, Scopely and Jagex.
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Endeavor
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Jan 2000 - Dec 2007
Ran corporate consulting practice at Endeavor Talent Agency- now WME. Focus on media, technology and brand consulting services to Fortune 500 global companies. Help start music/lifestyle brand- Pussycat Dolls and built Martha Stewart Homes with KB Homes. Ran corporate consulting practice at Endeavor Talent Agency- now WME. Focus on media, technology and brand consulting services to Fortune 500 global companies. Help start music/lifestyle brand- Pussycat Dolls and built Martha Stewart Homes with KB Homes.
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Education
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University of Michigan
BGS, Business/Managerial Economics