Experience

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  GIGA Venture ™️

  • United States

  • Venture Partner(Gambling,LLMs,Web3)

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • United States

    Working as a Venture Partner specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, I am deeply invested in tech that helps with pushing inclusivity and bringing attention to cognitive issues and physical disabilities, pushing those who are using advancing cutting-edge technologies and nurturing startup innovation, particularly in digital gaming and entertainment. My passion lies in exploring the transformative potential of Web3 and blockchain technologies, focusing on their ability to revolutionize business models and user engagement.I offer a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight, ideal for mentoring and collaborating with startups, especially those emerging from dynamic incubators like Y Combinator. My role goes beyond investment; I am committed to guiding startups towards impactful growth and fostering a community of visionary entrepreneurs.In this position, I aim to drive technological advancement and make a meaningful contribution to the evolving digital landscape, shaping the future of tech innovation.

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  Canna Firm

  • United States

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jun 2010 - Present
    • United States

    First working within the consulting Local and State government agencies research and develop successful medical cannabis programs for patients and businessesCannaFirm is a dynamic holding company focused on selective investments across all verticals of the cannabis legal medicinal cannabis industry. In addition to the legal cannabis industry for medicinal purposes, CannaFirm has vast research on various cultivation best practices using emerging technology in the agricultural space.Since inception, CannaFirm has worked to establish a unique portfolio of assets, products, services and capabilities across the aggregated cannabis value chain.Was one of the first to conduct thorough Investigations into zoning issues in Northern California and petitioned for special use permits for private development projects.Was one of the first to dispute and run cannabis related PPC campaigns on various platforms for lead generation such as Google and Facebook.Digital asset holder’s of various domains in the cannabis space including several known cannabinoids .coms.

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  fantomGo

  • Canary Islands, Spain

  • Co-Founder & Researcher

    • Mar 2021 - Nov 2022
    • Canary Islands, Spain

    Co-Founder, COO, STRAT Architect | OnGo🚀 Innovation Driver: Co-established OnGo, a trailblazer in the Participate-to-Earn (PTE) domain. Spearheaded the creation of an immersive PTE model, revolutionizing what user engagement can look like.🌐 Operational Strategist: Dealt with business strategies and curated global partnerships that accelerated company growth and solidified a financial foundation and partnerships. 🔗 Collaborative Leadership: Chaired cross-functional teams across the globe, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. Guided OnGo through a vital growth phase, achieving significant market presence post-incubation.📜 Legal Savvy: Devised strategic legal structures, including SAFT agreements, to protect organizational interests and maintain compliance with international standards.📈 Marketing & Fundraising Maestro: Directed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns and fundraising efforts, securing substantial capital injection and widespread market engagement.💰 Fundraising Success: Successfully raised $390,000 in seed funding through strategic partnerships and high-impact promotional drives, and then an additional private funding in excess of 1M. Orchestrated a landmark fundraising event, securing over $800,000 within a day of a 1st of the kind new Token allocation design called a "Burning Event" on a token Burning event that was created on Kucoin.🌟 Global Networking & Ventures: Actively engaged in global strategic initiatives, cultivating key industry relationships and expertly navigating complex legal frameworks.🎙️ Industry Thought Leader: Project Co-Founder Presented our Project at the Abu Dhabi Fantom Conference in October 2021, demonstrating OnGo's pioneering PTE ecosystem and contributing thought leadership and the need to prepare for the bear markets.💡 Tokenomics Visionary: Crafted an intricate PTE token model, establishing a new paradigm for token-based user participation and reward systems in the blockchain space.

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  Ryan's Services

  • Global Operations Specialist

    • Jan 2016 - Oct 2021

    Digital Strategy & Innovation Expert | AI Music EnthusiastAbout Me:Strategic thinker with a passion for connecting industry leaders, guiding digital campaigns, and pioneering in AI music creation. I excel in dynamic environments, leveraging a decade of expertise in digital strategy and a proven track record in project management and team leadership across various industries.What I Do:Forge and nurture key industry connections, driving innovation and opportunities.Lead complex digital strategies with a sharp analytical approach and inquisitive mindset.Design and implement robust social media campaigns, enhancing brand engagement.Quickly master new tech and systems with minimal orientation, a testament to my adaptability.Craft impactful messages in collaboration with copywriting teams, optimizing user engagement.Steer diverse teams through high-pressure scenarios, ensuring success and stability.Core Competencies:Digital Strategy: Advanced in digital assets, Defi, and blockchain development (Solidity).Marketing: Proficient in PPC, SEO, campaign planning, and strategic digital marketing.Optimization: Skilled in landing page optimization and digital asset growth.Outreach & Compliance: Experienced in community outreach, political lobbying, and GDPR.Customer & Sales: Expert in customer service, sales training, and call center management.Creative Tech: Adept in messenger bot creation, affiliate marketing, and AI-generated music using BART and SUNO.Platforms & Achievements:Versed in Yahoo, Bing, Outbrain Amplify, Nativo, YouTube, and Google Ads.Generated 5,000+ student leads for UK universities through targeted lead generation strategies.Created original AI-generated beats and musical pieces, exploring the intersection of technology and artistry.Let's Connect:I'm always open to discussing digital innovation, AI in music, and strategic growth opportunities. If you're interested in driving forward-thinking projects to new heights,DM ME BRUHHHHH :)

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 2016 - 2018

    Managed and started online E-commercestores around several niches such as pets (cats)Facilitated high volume 500k - 1M + daily web traffic media buys for websites such as thewrap.comLobbied for various House and Senate Bills within various industries such as solar and public healthGenerated tens of thousands of targeted leads for sales teams in various industries such as solar and higher education enrollment.

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  Vivint Solar

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Solar Consultant

    • Jul 2016 - May 2018
    • Greater Boston Area

    Reducing carbon footprints and saving you tons on your electric bill.Amassed tens of thousands of residential solar leads across the North East

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  Corcoran Jennison

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Maintenance & Facilites Coordinator

    • Apr 2013 - May 2016
    • Greater Boston Area

    Coordinated all of the facilities and maintenance work for Harbor Point on the Bay, a 1,283 unit mixed-income community in Boston, MA.Served as key contact for residential complaints related to housing issues.Maintained ongoing OSHA training for maintenance staff.Oversaw and planned all pest related issues within property boundaries.

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  Wiley

  • Malden, MA

  • Customer Service Specialist & Systems Trainer

    • Jul 2008 - Sep 2010
    • Malden, MA

    Worked on some awesome legacy systems at Wiley right at the take over of Blackwell. Worked in CS with an amazing global team on the journals side. Worked with things like complex IP related digital access issues for Wiley Online Library users and working with authors, librarians, society members, subscription agencies etc.Was regularly auditing systems for tracking and reporting fraudulent transactions to report saving lost revenue.

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  Healthwatch

  • Sales Rep

    • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

    Sold medical equipment to businesses and directly to consumer.Created various direct mail and call scripts for inbound and outbound leads.Top 3 sales rep in State office.

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  Pioneer Medical

  • Melrose MA

  • Emergency Operator

    • Jan 2005 - Jun 2006
    • Melrose MA

    Handled heavy call volumes on urgent medical traumas.