Principal at BDMI--Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Principal at Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI)
- Past
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- Vice President at Random House Ventures
- Vice President, New Media at Random House Inc.
- Senior Director, New Business Development at Simon & Schuster Inc.
- Marketing Manager at Penguin USA
- Education
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- University of Michigan
- Harvard University
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
- Connections
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500+
connections
- Industry
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Websites
Keith Titan’s Summary
Keith Titan is a Principal at BDMI—Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments where he seeks investment opportunities with early stage companies that are pursuing innovative digital businesses related to mobilization, virtualization, personalization or socialization.
He was previously Vice President of Random House Ventures, L.L.C., where he spearheaded new investments and helped guide strategy for various portfolio companies.
Prior to that, Keith was Vice President of New Media for Random House Inc. working on electronic publishing strategies, various online and eCommerce projects, and managing relationships with technology and distribution partners including Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon and Sony.
Prior to that, Keith was Senior Director of eCommerce and New Business Development at Simon & Schuster Inc. where he led the launch of Stephen King’s groundbreaking eBook Riding the Bullet, one of the fastest selling books of all time.
Prior to that, Keith worked at Penguin Group (USA) Inc. where he negotiated a national promotional campaign with The Coca-Cola Company.
Keith was also an advertising Account Executive at J. Walter Thompson where he worked on the Ford Motor Company business.
He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English. He also holds an Ed.M. from Harvard University where he earned a lifetime certificate to teach English. Most recently, he earned an M.B.A. from Rutgers University where he won the Wall Street Journal Award for Highest Distinction in Business Strategy and the Achievement Award for graduating #1 in his class.
Mr. Titan currently serves on the board of directors for ImageSpan, Emotive Communications and Xlibris. He is a board observer for VOCEL, American Reading Company, RoyaltyShare and Trion World Network.
Keith Titan’s Experience
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Principal
Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI)
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
October 2006 — Present (2 years)
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Vice President
Random House Ventures
(Privately Held; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
December 2004 — October 2006 (1 year 11 months)
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Vice President, New Media
Random House Inc.
(Publishing industry)
March 2004 — October 2006 (2 years 8 months)
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Senior Director, New Business Development
Simon & Schuster Inc.
(Public Company; Publishing industry)
1999 — 2004 (5 years)
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Marketing Manager
Penguin USA
(Publishing industry)
1997 — 1999 (2 years)
Keith Titan’s Education
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University of Michigan
B.A., English
- Activities and Societies:
- Highest Distinction, Honors Program, Phi Beta Kappa, James B. Angell Scholar
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Harvard University
Ed.M., Education
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
MBA, Marketing
- Activities and Societies:
- Wall Street Journal Award for Highest Distinction in Business Strategy, Achievement Award for top academic performance, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
