Experience

Repurpose, Inc.
• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member Board of Directors

  • Jan 2023 - Present


The 22 Fund

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • 2018 - Present

  The 22 is a growth equity and advisory firm focused on increasing the export capacity of high tech manufacturing companies. The 22 targets small and medium sized companies with attractive financial performance and potential for new or increased international revenues. The 22’s investment strategy mitigates risk while realizing above market returns -- both monetary and social -- by diversifying markets, targeting (not exclusively) women and minority-owned companies and creating jobs. The 22 is a growth equity and advisory firm focused on increasing the export capacity of high tech manufacturing companies. The 22 targets small and medium sized companies with attractive financial performance and potential for new or increased international revenues. The 22’s investment strategy mitigates risk while realizing above market returns -- both monetary and social -- by diversifying markets, targeting (not exclusively) women and minority-owned companies and creating jobs.



The Women's Venture Capital Fund

• Managing Director and Founder

  • May 2010 - Present

  The Women's Venture Capital Fund invests in early stage (Series A), women led companies in digital media and sustainability on the West Coast. Investments include Ivytalk.com, Proxio.com, Edsurge.com, nVoicepay.com, Omnimedia.com, Decorist.com, Newsela.com. www.womensvcfund.com The Women's Venture Capital Fund invests in early stage (Series A), women led companies in digital media and sustainability on the West Coast. Investments include Ivytalk.com, Proxio.com, Edsurge.com, nVoicepay.com, Omnimedia.com, Decorist.com, Newsela.com. www.womensvcfund.com



United Internet Artists, Inc.

• United States

• CEO/President

  • Sep 1999 - Present

  Investment and consulting for innovative companies Investment and consulting for innovative companies



Board Member LA River Revitalization Corporation

• Director

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2017

  Member of the Board of Directors for this massive public private project to revitalize the 52 miles of the LA River. Frank Gehry Master Architect. Member of the Board of Directors for this massive public private project to revitalize the 52 miles of the LA River. Frank Gehry Master Architect.



Decorist

• United States
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

  Point. Click. Decorate! Decorist reinvents a fragmented and traditional industry with a unique, scalable technology platform that offers the next generation in interior design. Sold to Bed Bath and Beyond. www.decorist.com Point. Click. Decorate! Decorist reinvents a fragmented and traditional industry with a unique, scalable technology platform that offers the next generation in interior design. Sold to Bed Bath and Beyond. www.decorist.com



oediv.com

• CEO/President

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2002

  New venture funded by Softbank Technology Ventures to create and develop user generated video message boards with Vidville.com as the platform (B2C). First to market with white label solutions (B2B) for video production and publishing on the internet. New venture funded by Softbank Technology Ventures to create and develop user generated video message boards with Vidville.com as the platform (B2C). First to market with white label solutions (B2B) for video production and publishing on the internet.



SoftBank Technology Ventures

• Entrepreneur in Residence

  • Aug 1999 - Sep 2000

  Advisor to GP on their investment strategies, deal flow and due diligence in the convergence of new media. Advisor to their early stage new media portfolio companies. Advisor to GP on their investment strategies, deal flow and due diligence in the convergence of new media. Advisor to their early stage new media portfolio companies.



AOL

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• CEO Entertainment Asylum (Greenhouse Studios)

  • Jun 1997 - Sep 1999

  Where the fans meet the Stars online, Entertainment Asylum reached 4 million unique users per day, and operating break-even in less than a year after launch, outdistancing all competitors combined. Studio I where over 600 "A" list celebrities came to chat with thousands of fans via video streaming. First Video on Demand online. Closed first ever major advertising deals with Fortune 500 companies for internet based promotional campaigns. Merger with Time Warner relocated operations to NYC. Where the fans meet the Stars online, Entertainment Asylum reached 4 million unique users per day, and operating break-even in less than a year after launch, outdistancing all competitors combined. Studio I where over 600 "A" list celebrities came to chat with thousands of fans via video streaming. First Video on Demand online. Closed first ever major advertising deals with Fortune 500 companies for internet based promotional campaigns. Merger with Time Warner relocated operations to NYC.



Warner Bros. The Warner Channel

• VP/Founder

  • Sep 1996 - Jun 1997

  Launched the Warner Channel in the UK, South America and Australia to create new television revenue streams and cross promotion partnerships with WB branded programming and media libraries. Further expansion discontinued due to merger with Turner. Launched the Warner Channel in the UK, South America and Australia to create new television revenue streams and cross promotion partnerships with WB branded programming and media libraries. Further expansion discontinued due to merger with Turner.



CD Productions - DODIDO

• Founder/CEO

  • Mar 1993 - Sep 1996

  Launched first ever recycled paper printing and publishing company in Europe with Disney products and brands. Secured distribution in major retailers throughout Europe including Boots (UK), Monoprix and Carrefour (France), Karstadt (Germany), Stanza (Italy). Sold to American Greetings. Launched first ever recycled paper printing and publishing company in Europe with Disney products and brands. Secured distribution in major retailers throughout Europe including Boots (UK), Monoprix and Carrefour (France), Karstadt (Germany), Stanza (Italy). Sold to American Greetings.



Disney Consumer Products

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP European Licensing

  • Sep 1990 - Mar 1993

  Spearheaded the reorganization of Disney Consumer Products Europe and the Middle East. Negotiated PanEuropean contracts with Nestle, IBM, Hasbro, Mateel, Phillips and other MNCs to double revenues in the first year. Implemented cross platform and cross sector marketing campaigns and partnerships for Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and established Disney iconic brands. Spearheaded the reorganization of Disney Consumer Products Europe and the Middle East. Negotiated PanEuropean contracts with Nestle, IBM, Hasbro, Mateel, Phillips and other MNCs to double revenues in the first year. Implemented cross platform and cross sector marketing campaigns and partnerships for Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and established Disney iconic brands.



MTV Networks

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/SVP Business Development Europe

  • Sep 1986 - Dec 1989

  Cofounder and key executive of MTV Europe in the early days of new cable television channels. Spearheaded business strategy, network and advertising sales, marketing and promotions to create the fastest growing channel in Europe in 16 countires with over 25 million households. Key Investors included British Telecom, Viacom and Robert Maxwell. Cofounder and key executive of MTV Europe in the early days of new cable television channels. Spearheaded business strategy, network and advertising sales, marketing and promotions to create the fastest growing channel in Europe in 16 countires with over 25 million households. Key Investors included British Telecom, Viacom and Robert Maxwell.



Touche Ross

• Management Consultant

  • Sep 1984 - Oct 1986

  Spearheaded Management consulting division focused on strategic planning and marketing initiatives for Fortune 100 clients including Bank of America and Adco. Spearheaded Management consulting division focused on strategic planning and marketing initiatives for Fortune 100 clients including Bank of America and Adco.



Evans Industries - Showcase Corporation

• Co-Founder and Vice President

  • Sep 1977 - Jun 1982

  Responsible for the growth and management of sales, marketing, and business development, and eventually R&D, of this early tech start-up focused on main frame synopses (e.g. Lexus/Nexus) and corresponding microfiche libraries of critical engineering standards and specifications (UL, ISO, MilSpec, etc.), funded by Robert Evans, angel investor. Achieved operating break-even within the first year due to high demand from most government, military and defense contractors, about 5000 installations… Show more Responsible for the growth and management of sales, marketing, and business development, and eventually R&D, of this early tech start-up focused on main frame synopses (e.g. Lexus/Nexus) and corresponding microfiche libraries of critical engineering standards and specifications (UL, ISO, MilSpec, etc.), funded by Robert Evans, angel investor. Achieved operating break-even within the first year due to high demand from most government, military and defense contractors, about 5000 installations. High Security Clearance. Acquired Remac Corporation, provider of BATF database management. Sold company to Thyssen-Bornemisza, a German conglomerate. Show less Responsible for the growth and management of sales, marketing, and business development, and eventually R&D, of this early tech start-up focused on main frame synopses (e.g. Lexus/Nexus) and corresponding microfiche libraries of critical engineering standards and specifications (UL, ISO, MilSpec, etc.), funded by Robert Evans, angel investor. Achieved operating break-even within the first year due to high demand from most government, military and defense contractors, about 5000 installations… Show more Responsible for the growth and management of sales, marketing, and business development, and eventually R&D, of this early tech start-up focused on main frame synopses (e.g. Lexus/Nexus) and corresponding microfiche libraries of critical engineering standards and specifications (UL, ISO, MilSpec, etc.), funded by Robert Evans, angel investor. Achieved operating break-even within the first year due to high demand from most government, military and defense contractors, about 5000 installations. High Security Clearance. Acquired Remac Corporation, provider of BATF database management. Sold company to Thyssen-Bornemisza, a German conglomerate. Show less