Experience

Montecito Brands, Inc

• Founder/CEO

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Created by the Montecito Village Cheese & Wine established in 1973, Montecito Brands has developed and launched premium gourmet consumer packaged goods & beverages representing coffee, wine, olives and beer that was inspired by the first responders who bravely showed up for our community throughout the Thomas fire and subsequent 1-9 Debris Flow that tragically took 23 lives. That’s why we incorporate the flame within our logo, to represent the fire. Surrounding the flame is the heart for… Show more Created by the Montecito Village Cheese & Wine established in 1973, Montecito Brands has developed and launched premium gourmet consumer packaged goods & beverages representing coffee, wine, olives and beer that was inspired by the first responders who bravely showed up for our community throughout the Thomas fire and subsequent 1-9 Debris Flow that tragically took 23 lives. That’s why we incorporate the flame within our logo, to represent the fire. Surrounding the flame is the heart for recovery, an homage to the resiliency of our community of Montecito. All of this held by the lantern from the old Montecito Fire Department established in 1917. Website: https://www.MontecitoandCompany.com Show less Created by the Montecito Village Cheese & Wine established in 1973, Montecito Brands has developed and launched premium gourmet consumer packaged goods & beverages representing coffee, wine, olives and beer that was inspired by the first responders who bravely showed up for our community throughout the Thomas fire and subsequent 1-9 Debris Flow that tragically took 23 lives. That’s why we incorporate the flame within our logo, to represent the fire. Surrounding the flame is the heart for… Show more Created by the Montecito Village Cheese & Wine established in 1973, Montecito Brands has developed and launched premium gourmet consumer packaged goods & beverages representing coffee, wine, olives and beer that was inspired by the first responders who bravely showed up for our community throughout the Thomas fire and subsequent 1-9 Debris Flow that tragically took 23 lives. That’s why we incorporate the flame within our logo, to represent the fire. Surrounding the flame is the heart for recovery, an homage to the resiliency of our community of Montecito. All of this held by the lantern from the old Montecito Fire Department established in 1917. Website: https://www.MontecitoandCompany.com Show less



Montecito Coffee Company

• Bulgaria
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/CEO

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  PREMIUM ROASTED - SUSTAINABLY SOURCED - 100% ARABICA COFFEE FOR A CAUSE PREMIUM ROASTED - SUSTAINABLY SOURCED - 100% ARABICA COFFEE FOR A CAUSE



Techvest Advisors

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2000 - Present

  TechVest Advisors provides corporate finance, strategic marketing and business development services to private and publicly traded companies. The firm offers, capital structuring, restructuring, business plan development, private placements, financial modeling, valuations, investor relations and fund raising advisory services. TechVest and its direct partners have closed more than 100 transactions over the past 15 years representing over $1 Billion of cumulative transaction… Show more TechVest Advisors provides corporate finance, strategic marketing and business development services to private and publicly traded companies. The firm offers, capital structuring, restructuring, business plan development, private placements, financial modeling, valuations, investor relations and fund raising advisory services. TechVest and its direct partners have closed more than 100 transactions over the past 15 years representing over $1 Billion of cumulative transaction size. TechVest is a member of The National Investment Banking Association (NIBA), the only not-for-profit association for national, regional and independent broker dealers, investment banking firms, investment advisors, and related capital market service providers. Show less TechVest Advisors provides corporate finance, strategic marketing and business development services to private and publicly traded companies. The firm offers, capital structuring, restructuring, business plan development, private placements, financial modeling, valuations, investor relations and fund raising advisory services. TechVest and its direct partners have closed more than 100 transactions over the past 15 years representing over $1 Billion of cumulative transaction… Show more TechVest Advisors provides corporate finance, strategic marketing and business development services to private and publicly traded companies. The firm offers, capital structuring, restructuring, business plan development, private placements, financial modeling, valuations, investor relations and fund raising advisory services. TechVest and its direct partners have closed more than 100 transactions over the past 15 years representing over $1 Billion of cumulative transaction size. TechVest is a member of The National Investment Banking Association (NIBA), the only not-for-profit association for national, regional and independent broker dealers, investment banking firms, investment advisors, and related capital market service providers. Show less



Lacrosse Entertainment

• Founder/Chief Strategic Officer

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Lacrosse Entertainment has secured a strategic partnership with the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) to develop, publish, co-market & launch free-to-play Facebook & Mobile Lacrosse digital trading card game. Our goal is to grow exposure & acceptance of the game of Lacrosse, FIL World Lacrosse Championships and FIL Member Nations representing 48 countries as they make their bid to the Olympics. We are modeling the success of EA’s FIFA online and see this game as an ideal… Show more Lacrosse Entertainment has secured a strategic partnership with the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) to develop, publish, co-market & launch free-to-play Facebook & Mobile Lacrosse digital trading card game. Our goal is to grow exposure & acceptance of the game of Lacrosse, FIL World Lacrosse Championships and FIL Member Nations representing 48 countries as they make their bid to the Olympics. We are modeling the success of EA’s FIFA online and see this game as an ideal platform to go after our target demographics to create the superstars & heroes of lacrosse globally. Through this digital game platform, we can also introduce many new people, plus capture the passion of the current lacrosse player and achieve the goal of world growth for the game of lacrosse. Bottom line is that a game like this in partnership with the FIL has the potential to both reach millions globally and make millions, while building awareness of the sport globally.www.filacrosse.com/ Show less Lacrosse Entertainment has secured a strategic partnership with the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) to develop, publish, co-market & launch free-to-play Facebook & Mobile Lacrosse digital trading card game. Our goal is to grow exposure & acceptance of the game of Lacrosse, FIL World Lacrosse Championships and FIL Member Nations representing 48 countries as they make their bid to the Olympics. We are modeling the success of EA’s FIFA online and see this game as an ideal… Show more Lacrosse Entertainment has secured a strategic partnership with the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) to develop, publish, co-market & launch free-to-play Facebook & Mobile Lacrosse digital trading card game. Our goal is to grow exposure & acceptance of the game of Lacrosse, FIL World Lacrosse Championships and FIL Member Nations representing 48 countries as they make their bid to the Olympics. We are modeling the success of EA’s FIFA online and see this game as an ideal platform to go after our target demographics to create the superstars & heroes of lacrosse globally. Through this digital game platform, we can also introduce many new people, plus capture the passion of the current lacrosse player and achieve the goal of world growth for the game of lacrosse. Bottom line is that a game like this in partnership with the FIL has the potential to both reach millions globally and make millions, while building awareness of the sport globally.www.filacrosse.com/ Show less



GameCloud Studios

• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor & Former VP of Business Development

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  GameCloud Studios founded by former CTO of EA Asia and former President of Acer Group, provides full service game development at lower cost of North American teams while maintaining equivalent quality and predictability of AAA developer. Specialties: + Full cycle game development – Social, Mobile, Online, Virtual Worlds & Arcade + Platforms - PC, Browser, X-Box Live - Mobile Apple iOS, Android & Windows + Engineering outsourcing – C/C++, C#, Obj-C, JAVA, AS3, Javascript… Show more GameCloud Studios founded by former CTO of EA Asia and former President of Acer Group, provides full service game development at lower cost of North American teams while maintaining equivalent quality and predictability of AAA developer. Specialties: + Full cycle game development – Social, Mobile, Online, Virtual Worlds & Arcade + Platforms - PC, Browser, X-Box Live - Mobile Apple iOS, Android & Windows + Engineering outsourcing – C/C++, C#, Obj-C, JAVA, AS3, Javascript, LUA, Unity-3D + Leverage 3D Flash game engine to create a console-like gaming experience online & mobile + Common online game platform to drive business features: virtual store, reporting & avatar mgt + Strategy and Concept Development, Start-up prototyping,CTO-support & roadmap development + Monetization strategies - free-to-play micro transactions, subscription, in-game and advertising. + Turnkey development, operations, reporting & analytics Show less GameCloud Studios founded by former CTO of EA Asia and former President of Acer Group, provides full service game development at lower cost of North American teams while maintaining equivalent quality and predictability of AAA developer. Specialties: + Full cycle game development – Social, Mobile, Online, Virtual Worlds & Arcade + Platforms - PC, Browser, X-Box Live - Mobile Apple iOS, Android & Windows + Engineering outsourcing – C/C++, C#, Obj-C, JAVA, AS3, Javascript… Show more GameCloud Studios founded by former CTO of EA Asia and former President of Acer Group, provides full service game development at lower cost of North American teams while maintaining equivalent quality and predictability of AAA developer. Specialties: + Full cycle game development – Social, Mobile, Online, Virtual Worlds & Arcade + Platforms - PC, Browser, X-Box Live - Mobile Apple iOS, Android & Windows + Engineering outsourcing – C/C++, C#, Obj-C, JAVA, AS3, Javascript, LUA, Unity-3D + Leverage 3D Flash game engine to create a console-like gaming experience online & mobile + Common online game platform to drive business features: virtual store, reporting & avatar mgt + Strategy and Concept Development, Start-up prototyping,CTO-support & roadmap development + Monetization strategies - free-to-play micro transactions, subscription, in-game and advertising. + Turnkey development, operations, reporting & analytics Show less


Your Trading Room
• Chief Strategic Officer

  • 2009 - 2012


ERF Wireless

• Corporate Finance Consultant

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2009

  ERF Wireless, Inc. provides broadband wireless products and services to various customers primarily in underserved, rural, and suburban parts of the United States. The company operates in four segments: Wireless Bundled Services (WBS); Wireless Messaging Services (WMS); Enterprise Network Services (ENS); and Energy Broadband, Inc. (EBI). T ERF Wireless, Inc. provides broadband wireless products and services to various customers primarily in underserved, rural, and suburban parts of the United States. The company operates in four segments: Wireless Bundled Services (WBS); Wireless Messaging Services (WMS); Enterprise Network Services (ENS); and Energy Broadband, Inc. (EBI). T



Skoodlez Virtual World & Plush

• Corporate Finance & Strategic Development

  • 2008 - 2009

  Skoodlez a children's virtual world & plush toy started in 2008 that generated great public relations and introduced on-line reading and story-telling graphical adventures to a delighted audience of plush toy owners sold through Amazon, Macy's, and other distribution channels. Skoodlez a children's virtual world & plush toy started in 2008 that generated great public relations and introduced on-line reading and story-telling graphical adventures to a delighted audience of plush toy owners sold through Amazon, Macy's, and other distribution channels.



Eagle Broadband

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Business Development & Corporate Finance

  • 1999 - 2005

  Eagle Broadband, Inc. is a leading supplier of broadband wired and wireless products and services, including advanced set-top boxes, “last mile” cable and fiber installation capabilities and provides complete IT business integration and enterprise management solutions to Fortune 1000 companies. Eagle Broadband, Inc. is a leading supplier of broadband wired and wireless products and services, including advanced set-top boxes, “last mile” cable and fiber installation capabilities and provides complete IT business integration and enterprise management solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.