Los Angeles, California, United States
I have worked in tech start ups centered film, television, videogames, and technology products all my life, successfully exiting two companies, steering strategic visions, product management and team leadership across all aspects of development. I created exceptional culture mentoring, coaching, hiring, and evolving amazing talent while executing on all aspects of business. Many that I have hired or mentored built and exited their own studios such Night School Studios, Yacht Club Games, TikTok Games or have gone on to become highly valued executives at major companies. I have a proven track record in product dev managing high growth companies having developed, implemented operational strategies, company vision, collaborating with co-founders, creative, hiring, leading, training, managing cross functional / divisional teams, responsible for driving revenue growth + profitability by identifying new biz ops, optimizing operations, costs, revenue, sentiment, customer service, communities, live ops and day-to-day. Also responsible for Key metrics and KPI’s Financial and Data Analysis to track/improve growth, P&L responsibility, creating fun engaging company culture along the way. I began my career working several years at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment with mentors Kathy Kennedy and Frank Marshall. Working on films such as Jurassic Park, Twister, Schindlers List. This lead me to the game industry working with the best developers in the world such as Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games then as DisneyVP scaling from just myself to 100+ people. I got the entrepreneurial bug with Loose Cannon Studios sold to Popcap Games. My second company Kung Fu Factory, acquired by Kabam in 2021, which had no venture investment and 100M+ downloads. I’ve worked on evergreen titles such as Adventure Time, Spartacus, TMNT, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon (aka Skylanders), The Thing, Scarface, WWE, Pacific Rim, Lego, NBA, and many others. A member and on the board of several organizations : YPO, The World Famous Academy of Magical Arts, NFTE, InnerFifth Ally, Electric Playground, deeply into wellness, neurology, neuroscience, meditation, AI, epigenetics and healing technology. I coach / advise entrepreneurs to discovering patterns, limitations and areas to excel. Favorite Quote: "Life's most urgent and persistent question - what are you doing for others?" MLK
Creating some of the most complex technology known to mankind - Digital AI Platform Creation, Protecting People, Saving Lives, Helping Humans!
Macroverse is the future of comics, web3 and media. Conceived as a platform to propel the medium into the digital age, the platform and app focuses on innovative storytelling, working with innovative creators and revolutionizing media and the web3 space. Over 100+ hundred Creators have made exclusive, innovative and original content with hundreds of episodes! Find your next Walking Dead, the next Game of Thrones, the next Breaking Bad here with Innovative episodic content, binge-worthy serialized narratives that celebrate the strengths of the traditional comics format while exploring new creative and business opportunities only possible in a modern digital experience. Learn more @ www.macroverse.com
Established CEO/Founder and avid angel investor investing in innovative ideas, people and companies with a focus on Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Language, Robotics, FinTech, DeFi, Web3, NFT, Spiritual, Wellness, Psychedelics, etc. Having recently sold a large stake in my company, I am utilizing capital to invest in startups, creators, dreamers and world changers! Check out webpage for projects I have invested in and partners.
As the Founder and CEO of Kung Fu Factory, I formed and led a diverse and dynamic development team of over 100+, driving the creation of games that achieved over 100 million downloads, including titles acclaimed with Editors' Choice awards and millions in revenue. My leadership ensured the delivery of engaging player experiences working to understand the nuances and intricacies of gamers, community, live ops and more, directly contributing to significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. Strategic Leadership and Innovation: Leveraged deep industry insights to guide the overall strategy of game development, ensuring the alignment of product vision with market trends and player expectations. Spearheaded the transition into live operations gaming, showcasing a commitment to innovation and the exploration of new gaming frontiers. Led strategic business development, creative direction and production operations. Team Development and Management: Cultivated a high-performance culture, recruiting, mentoring and expanding a world class team of professionals capable of executing complex projects. My approach emphasized entrepreneurialship, empowerment, accountability, and continuous learning, underpinning the success of Kung Fu Factory's diverse portfolio. Collaboration and Influence: Established strong relationships across the gaming ecosystem, from leading global franchises to pioneering interesting new projects. My role involved extensive collaboration, partnerships, supporting Sr. leaders and facilitating its acquisition by Netmarble in 2021. Summary: My career showcases over 15 years of leadership in the game development industry, marked by the successful management of a large, complex organization and the ability to foster growth among senior leaders. This experience is complemented by a proven track record in both live service and new game development, with significant contributions to Console, PC, Mobile, PVP, Live Ops.
Acquired by PopCap Games in 2010, Loose Cannon Studios produced a single title: Tornado Alley. Coming together with powerful creative individuals from one of the best game studios in the world - Suckerpunch, it was game developer heaven full of creativity, laughter and most of all lots of snacks. Throughout the process there was business development, strategic partnerships, publisher relationships and executing the vision of 3 guys and a fax machine.