Chief Operating Officer at Sphere
Greater New York City Area
Chief Operating Officer at Sphere
Greater New York City Area
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Working with early-stage, growth-oriented businesses to:
** enhance business models and product offerings.
** drive profits through structuring mutually attractive partnerships.
** syndicating/licensing content and technology.
** securing/negotiating venture capital investment.
Advised more than 15 companies, involved in approx. $350 million of private equity and venture capital investment in the U.S. and Europe.
Interested in dynamic people and exciting opportunities. Strong interest/expertise in consumer products and digital media. Committed to socially-responsible business practices.
(Non-Profit; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Member of early team at Sphere. Built significant publisher-centric business that led to acquisition by AOL 4/08. Oversight for business development, product roadmap and advertising relationships. VC-backing: True Ventures, Trident, Hearst.
MBA , Management , 2003 — 2005
Involved in organization of 2004 NetImpact Conference.
AB , Sociology, Markets and Mgmt , August 1994 — May 1998
Blogging, technology, music, outdoors, triathlons, tennis, skiing, design, psychology, marketing.