Advanced Venture Capital Fellowship

• Nov 2023 - Present

(Techstars '23) CatalyzU empowers emergent innovators to build the African startup & venture ecosystem and unlock investment in the global venture capital & startup ecosystem. (Techstars '23) CatalyzU empowers emergent innovators to build the African startup & venture ecosystem and unlock investment in the global venture capital & startup ecosystem.

Managing Consultant - Business Consulting and Services

• Jul 2018 - Present

Business Consulting and Services Business Consulting and Services

Member

• Oct 2023 - Present

NaiBAN is a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that supports and invests in technology-enabled startups. The goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything possible to be supportive, responsive and respectful. NaiBAN is a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that supports and invests in technology-enabled startups. The goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything possible to be supportive, responsive and respectful.

Investor Accelerator Venture Fellow

• May 2023 - Present

Dream VC is an investor accelerator running remote community-driven venture capital fellowships specifically focused on the African continent. The Investor Accelerator is Dream VC’s flagship program focused on helping seasoned senior career professionals pivot into investing, with a keen focus on leadership development. Dream VC is an investor accelerator running remote community-driven venture capital fellowships specifically focused on the African continent. The Investor Accelerator is Dream VC’s flagship program focused on helping seasoned senior career professionals pivot into investing, with a keen focus on leadership development.

Investor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Gaingels (Gaingels.com) has invested $800,000,000+ in 1500+ companies since January 2018. Previous to 2018, Gaingels Angel Group was founded in 2015. The angel group converted into a full-time network in January 2018. Gaingels (Gaingels.com) has invested $800,000,000+ in 1500+ companies since January 2018. Previous to 2018, Gaingels Angel Group was founded in 2015. The angel group converted into a full-time network in January 2018.

Investor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Startup & Venture Advisor, Advisory Board Member, Venture Capital | Consultant

• Jun 1998 - Present

Some past employment and operating roles at startups that had successful exits: Moving.com acquired by Move, Inc. later acquired by Homestore.com Inc. Omnipod an enterprise instant messaging security acquired by MessageLabs, a hosted e-mail and Web security specialist which was then acquired by Symantec Gigex Games a video game journalism acquired by AOL Relegence is an Israeli-based company specializing in Semantic Analysis (specifically, automated tagging and classification) and… Show more Some past employment and operating roles at startups that had successful exits: Moving.com acquired by Move, Inc. later acquired by Homestore.com Inc. Omnipod an enterprise instant messaging security acquired by MessageLabs, a hosted e-mail and Web security specialist which was then acquired by Symantec Gigex Games a video game journalism acquired by AOL Relegence is an Israeli-based company specializing in Semantic Analysis (specifically, automated tagging and classification) and Content Trends Analysis. It was acquired by AOL SixDegrees.com(not an exit) is a social network service website. SixDegrees was one of the first social networking sites of the general form that is in widespread use today. It was followed by more successful social networking sites based on the "social-circles network model" such as Friendster, MySpace, LinkedIn, XING, and Facebook. I grew the site to around 3,500,000 fully registered members through design and marketing. Show less Some past employment and operating roles at startups that had successful exits: Moving.com acquired by Move, Inc. later acquired by Homestore.com Inc. Omnipod an enterprise instant messaging security acquired by MessageLabs, a hosted e-mail and Web security specialist which was then acquired by Symantec Gigex Games a video game journalism acquired by AOL Relegence is an Israeli-based company specializing in Semantic Analysis (specifically, automated tagging and classification) and… Show more Some past employment and operating roles at startups that had successful exits: Moving.com acquired by Move, Inc. later acquired by Homestore.com Inc. Omnipod an enterprise instant messaging security acquired by MessageLabs, a hosted e-mail and Web security specialist which was then acquired by Symantec Gigex Games a video game journalism acquired by AOL Relegence is an Israeli-based company specializing in Semantic Analysis (specifically, automated tagging and classification) and Content Trends Analysis. It was acquired by AOL SixDegrees.com(not an exit) is a social network service website. SixDegrees was one of the first social networking sites of the general form that is in widespread use today. It was followed by more successful social networking sites based on the "social-circles network model" such as Friendster, MySpace, LinkedIn, XING, and Facebook. I grew the site to around 3,500,000 fully registered members through design and marketing. Show less

Business Strategy & Digital Platform/Product Management Consultant, Business Office Solutions

• Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

Investing Member

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

Angel to seed stage investor, mostly focused on health / energy / security / and enterprise productivity. I have a specific interest in companies that are using AI to augment human teams and help them do new things. Angel to seed stage investor, mostly focused on health / energy / security / and enterprise productivity. I have a specific interest in companies that are using AI to augment human teams and help them do new things.

Mentor & Advisor

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2017

Israeli Startups NYC was the largest active Israeli-American tech community in New-York. Working on building a bridge between 2 of the most important tech capitals in the world. Israeli Startups NYC was the largest active Israeli-American tech community in New-York. Working on building a bridge between 2 of the most important tech capitals in the world.

Business Strategy and Digital Transformation Consultant

• Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

Business Strategy and Digital Transformation Consultant

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

Digital Capabilities & Channels Program Management Consultant

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Financial Services, Banking, Wealth Management, B2C, B2B, Institutional Supported CMO, senior management and capability directors, analyze market and competitive research and create presentations that roadmap the next 3 year evolution of digital capabilities: Digital Strategy & Marketing Collaboration, Security & Account Opening, Transact & Report, Content Management, and Advice & Solutions Financial Services, Banking, Wealth Management, B2C, B2B, Institutional Supported CMO, senior management and capability directors, analyze market and competitive research and create presentations that roadmap the next 3 year evolution of digital capabilities: Digital Strategy & Marketing Collaboration, Security & Account Opening, Transact & Report, Content Management, and Advice & Solutions

Consulting Experience Director

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

Hilton Business Travel

Consulting Experience Director

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

Chase Business Banking: Proud to have lead original content and media strategy for one of US’s most valuable brands, Chase. Executing high-impact, multi-platform advertising, content, and media campaigns that drive Chase’s brand narrative nationally. Introducing new storytelling models - combining company DNA, emerging cultural trends, and new media – to drive maximum impact for brand storytelling. Partnering with Chase businesses around the country to develop strategic positioning… Show more Chase Business Banking: Proud to have lead original content and media strategy for one of US’s most valuable brands, Chase. Executing high-impact, multi-platform advertising, content, and media campaigns that drive Chase’s brand narrative nationally. Introducing new storytelling models - combining company DNA, emerging cultural trends, and new media – to drive maximum impact for brand storytelling. Partnering with Chase businesses around the country to develop strategic positioning, messaging architecture, communications platforms, and tactical rollout plans for priority business initiatives. BIG Telecom Innovation -SoftCard Digital Payments

Consulting Experience Director

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

Verizon Corporate Marketing Led Verizon brand strategy, original programming, and media buying on all major and emerging social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest. Grew Verizon's social ecosystem +300%, with disruptive, social-first campaigns that positioned Verizon as a leader in technology and infrastructure within telecom, wireless, network and media industries. Executed hyper-targeted media and content strategy, including award-winning programs:… Show more Verizon Corporate Marketing Led Verizon brand strategy, original programming, and media buying on all major and emerging social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest. Grew Verizon's social ecosystem +300%, with disruptive, social-first campaigns that positioned Verizon as a leader in technology and infrastructure within telecom, wireless, network and media industries. Executed hyper-targeted media and content strategy, including award-winning programs: Verizon's Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, 3D Printing Day, Lady Gaga Barclays center Concert(First ever real time printing of Twitter feeds on concert day) and Verizon Wireless.

Consulting Experience Director

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

Chevron Corporate Advertising: Executed global brand PR for Chevron, navigating the complex and polarizing discourse around energy; worked with policy makers, communities and governments, and oversaw localized campaign launches in Angola, Australia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand, UAE, and the U.S.

Consulting Experience Director

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

J.P. Morgan Chase Executed strategy development, brand identity, campaign execution, and national research for the expansion of Chase Business Banking and various product launches including Chase Freedom, Chase Sapphire, and Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Managing Principal Consultant, Corporate and Enterprise Solutions

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

Managing Principal Consultant - Digital Management Consulting Practice Lead

• Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry. It delivers innovative solutions in Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth and Investment management and Risk & Compliance. From providing vision to successful delivery Capco is forming the future of finance. Financial service firms need to build new capabilities, digital client engagement, slick onboarding processes integrated with KYC, big data management, and advanced… Show more Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry. It delivers innovative solutions in Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth and Investment management and Risk & Compliance. From providing vision to successful delivery Capco is forming the future of finance. Financial service firms need to build new capabilities, digital client engagement, slick onboarding processes integrated with KYC, big data management, and advanced analytics in order to drive differentiation in the marketplace, as well as meet the need for future agility. Built a fully integrated end-to-end Digital Transformation Service that helps companies become digital businesses while keeping the end-to-end accountability (from strategy and experience through to the build and operation of the platform) with a single, global digital partner. My adaptability to rapid requirement changes, deep understanding of key processes, and keen attention to detail has achieved major milestones globally for Fortune 100 companies. I work globally with teams, leveraging my experience to steer a client engagement to success and effectively lead a team to produce against that project vision. I develop strong relationships with executive leadership and strive to bring a sense of ownership to successfully deliver large initiatives that meet transition timelines. Key Results: ✔ Transformed client onboarding process, growing top line capacity to process clients by 13% and saving millions annually in operating costs ✔ Established standardized IT models for program deliverables, increasing the accuracy of implementation costs and reducing the cycle time by over 50% for solution delivery. Show less Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry. It delivers innovative solutions in Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth and Investment management and Risk & Compliance. From providing vision to successful delivery Capco is forming the future of finance. Financial service firms need to build new capabilities, digital client engagement, slick onboarding processes integrated with KYC, big data management, and advanced… Show more Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry. It delivers innovative solutions in Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth and Investment management and Risk & Compliance. From providing vision to successful delivery Capco is forming the future of finance. Financial service firms need to build new capabilities, digital client engagement, slick onboarding processes integrated with KYC, big data management, and advanced analytics in order to drive differentiation in the marketplace, as well as meet the need for future agility. Built a fully integrated end-to-end Digital Transformation Service that helps companies become digital businesses while keeping the end-to-end accountability (from strategy and experience through to the build and operation of the platform) with a single, global digital partner. My adaptability to rapid requirement changes, deep understanding of key processes, and keen attention to detail has achieved major milestones globally for Fortune 100 companies. I work globally with teams, leveraging my experience to steer a client engagement to success and effectively lead a team to produce against that project vision. I develop strong relationships with executive leadership and strive to bring a sense of ownership to successfully deliver large initiatives that meet transition timelines. Key Results: ✔ Transformed client onboarding process, growing top line capacity to process clients by 13% and saving millions annually in operating costs ✔ Established standardized IT models for program deliverables, increasing the accuracy of implementation costs and reducing the cycle time by over 50% for solution delivery. Show less

Managing Principal Consultant - Business Strategy & Digital Practice Lead

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

Clients: Vodafone, DHL, Deutsche Bank, British Telecom, BMG, Deutsche Telekom Clients: Vodafone, DHL, Deutsche Bank, British Telecom, BMG, Deutsche Telekom

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

Professor, Faculty of Business and Marketing

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

Business and Marketing - Graduate School

Senior Strategy Consultant - Business Analysis and Strategy Group

• Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

Consulting European & International Strategy Director

• Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

Led market research and entry in Europe. - Digital Envoy, through its Digital Element business unit, is often considered to be the main supplier of IP targeting technology to the online advertising industry. - According to AdOps Insider, "practically speaking, most of the advertising industry relies on a small company called Digital Envoy" for IP address geolocation of advertisements. Led market research and entry in Europe. - Digital Envoy, through its Digital Element business unit, is often considered to be the main supplier of IP targeting technology to the online advertising industry. - According to AdOps Insider, "practically speaking, most of the advertising industry relies on a small company called Digital Envoy" for IP address geolocation of advertisements.

Management Consultant - Digital

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

Consulting Chief Digital Officer

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

Consulting Director of Online Media and Content Development

• Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

Senior Art Director

• Apr 2002 - Feb 2006

Associate Creative Director

• Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

VP Marketing

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2001