Experience

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  Lux Group

  • Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder and Director

    • Sep 2010 - Mar 2017

    Co-built one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Australia and New Zealand with more than $300 million in sales, 400+ employees, and 15 digital brands including LuxuryEscapes, TheHome, brandsExclusive, and Living Social (Aus). Named fastest growing company in Australia by BRW. Oversaw strategy, product, digital marketing, technology, operations, and M&A.

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  Insight Venture Partners

  • Analyst

    • Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

     Generated proprietary deal flow for one of the leading internet and software growth equity investors, focusing on e-commerce businesses Originated a $40 million dollar majority investment in a fast growing e-commerce company; prepared investment memorandum and spearheaded financial, legal, business, and accounting due diligence Sourced, negotiated, diligenced, and closed the acquisition of BigStockPhoto for then portfolio company, Shutterstock Performed quarterly valuations for select portfolio companies through discounted cash flow and market comps analysis, using relevant M&A activity and public company performance Engaged in phone conversations or meetings with Executives from over 1,000 companies to evaluate the appeal of an investment opportunity based on financial performance, technology differentiation, and other factors

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  Genesys Partners, Inc.

  • Executive Assistant

    • May 2007 - Mar 2008

     Led an effort to sell certain intellectual property rights to Microsoft, IBM, Google and other large IT companies Assisted with venture development, raising capital for portfolio companies from angel investors and other VC’s Analyzed and refined company financials, capital tables, business plans, and presentations Conducted hands-on research and worked with Executives of portfolio companies to improve existing technologies

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  Hillel

  • Member, International Board of Directors

    • 2006 - 2008

     Engaged in strategic planning, policy making, and resource allocation for the largest campus organization in the world Served as Student Chair of Planning Committee for Hillel’s Inaugural Summit, The University and the Jewish Community Participated on an accreditation team to evaluate and provide recommendations to local Hillels at the University of Michigan and at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in the areas of Governance, Human Resources, Operations, Development, and Student Life