
Entrepreneur
Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Entrepreneur
Charlottesville, Virginia Area
Serial entrepreneur
Start-ups, business strategy and planning, fundraising, venture capital, innovation, Internet software design and deployment, management consulting (media, biotech, national security)
(Internet industry)
March 2006 — Present (2 years 6 months)
VibeAgent.com is a hotel search engine.
We help you more easily research and book hotels online.
(Partnership; 501-1000 employees; Management Consulting industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
Managed international consulting team advising publicly-traded European bio-technology company on merger transaction, market and technical due diligence; presented final recommendations to Supervisory Board.
Developed analytical framework for a major intelligence agency of the U.S. government focused on national security, alongside GBN, Monitor’s internal scenario planning group.
Analyzed emerging market investment opportunities and presented recommendations to one of the largest media conglomerates in North America.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Online Media industry)
June 2004 — August 2004 (3 months)
Evaluated multiple early stage investment opportunities and presented detailed analysis of their attractiveness and viability to Landmarks corporate management team.
Advised top management of Los Angeles-based portfolio company in making transition from startup to growth business.
Researched technology and consumer trends in the media industry; analyzed probable effect on value of Landmarks core assets and identified potential new investment opportunities.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
September 1998 — June 2002 (3 years 10 months)
Founded and led largest e-services firm in Czech Republic, focused on deploying customized client-facing Internet applications, growing firm from two to 50 employees within two years.
Raised $2.4mm venture capital from institutional investors Baring Communications Equity and Siemens A.G.; first e-services firm in Central Europe to receive major investment.
Developed market entry strategy for European expansion, recruited two country managers, opened satellite sales offices in Berlin and London, and secured several flagship clients.
Contracted consulting and implementation agreements valued over $2.5mm with such diverse multinational clients as Budweiser Budvar, Czech Telecom, Deloitte & Touche, Delvita, the European Union, GE Capital, ING Bank, Johnnie Walker, Tiscali, and the Volkswagen Group.
Promoted firm through frequent public speaking appearances, interviews, and conferences; featured in The New York Times, Tornado-Insider, Czech Television, and Wall Street Journal.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CITI; Capital Markets industry)
June 1997 — September 1998 (1 year 4 months)
Managed financing function for debt portfolios of Salomon Brothers hedge fund and large institutional clients, including executing bond trades and creating risk management models.
Completed intensive six-week analyst training program; received Series 7 and 63 certification.
(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; DTT; Accounting industry)
1996 — 1996 (less than a year)
MBA, 2003 — 2005
B.S., Commerce, September 1992 — May 1997
scuba diving, travel, political strategy, gastronomy, skiing, basketball, golf, tennis, guitar, yoga
Raven Society at the University of Virginia
Westinghouse Finalist, Glenn T. Seaborg Nobel Prize Visit Award, International Science & Engineering Fair Grand Award Winner