Experience

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  Blackball

  • Encinitas, California, United States

  • Head of Product

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Encinitas, California, United States

    Blackball helps surfers of all abilities improve their strength, conditioning, mobility, and surf mechanics through video, live training, 1-1 coaching, and travel surf experiences.

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  Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc.

  • Encinitas, California, United States

  • Vice President Surf Parks| Progression

    • Jul 2021 - Nov 2023
    • Encinitas, California, United States

    Led strategic market entry for Surfline into surf parks and surf progression markets through asset acquisitions, new product development, in-licensing, and external partnerships.

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  Progression Labs

  • Solana Beach, California, United States

  • Co-Founder

    • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
    • Solana Beach, California, United States

    Progression Labs developed integrated software systems that transform the way coaches and athletes train together.

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  Kelly Slater Wave Company

  • Solana Beach, CA

  • Sr Vice President, Product

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
    • Solana Beach, CA

    Led product management team responsible for future man-made wave innovations, integrated software systems, and elite surf training experiences for athletes of all abilities.

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  Citalytics

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Founder, CEO

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Co-developed and launched a business intelligence platform for the life sciences sector. Our text mining algorithms queried millions of scientific papers and converted their unstructured data into interactive business intelligence dashboards.

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  EpiGenie, LLC

  • United States
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Founder, CEO

    • Mar 2007 - Jan 2017

    Founded and launched the most followed news site covering epigenetics. EpiGenie provides ongoing coverage of cutting edge science with a casual vibe. Developed business from concept to first 10 years of revenue overseeing all aspects of editorial, marketing, business development and operations.

  • Life Sciences Strategy Consultant

    • 2007 - Jan 2017

    Provided consulting services to life science technology companies including product development planning, tactical marketing guidance, and content marketing strategy with focus on epigenetics markets.

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  Percepta

  • Carlsbad, CA

  • Market Research Analyst: Emerging Markets

    • Aug 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Carlsbad, CA

    Led market research and analysis for Percepta's first Early Growth Market report on the miRNA Research Market. Provided market research and analysis for single client work in other fields of epigenetics.

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  Nexus Surf

  • Florianópolis Area, Brazil

  • Marketing Director

    • Aug 2006 - Oct 2007
    • Florianópolis Area, Brazil

    Led on/offline marketing efforts including new content development, affiliate marketing, strategic partnerships and events.

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  Invitrogen

  • Carlsbad, CA

  • Associate Director | Epigenetics Portfolio

    • Sep 2002 - Feb 2007
    • Carlsbad, CA

    Developed business strategies, executed multi-generational product development and life cycle management plans for genomics and gene regulation business areas for Invitrogen, a life science technology leader

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  Genset Corporation

  • Commercial Development Manager

    • Feb 2000 - Sep 2002

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  Abbott Laboratories

  • Abbott Park, IL

  • Product Specialist- Abused Drugs and Toxicology Business Team

    • Jun 1998 - Jun 1999
    • Abbott Park, IL