Co-founder of a company creating a bluetooth connected development platform for children. The platform ties a fingernail-size BLE chip, which can be manufactured into various toys or products, to an integrated COPPA compliant software platform with messaging, games, video, educational and other apps.

Partnered with stakeholders throughout the company to foster, promote and execute major changes across several vertical operations by sourcing, negotiating and executing strategic deals. M&A - Acquired and integrated Hit Entertainment ($680mm), Mega Brands ($460mm), Sproutling. Investments - Acquired minority stakes in Osmo and Sonokong. Content - Constructed TV content JVs with DHX and 9Story; negotiated movie deals with major studios. Licensing - Negotiated deals with licensing partners such as Warner Brothers, Disney and Universal accounting for over $1bn in revenue. Strategic - Formulated and began executing a significant content paradigm shift with private equity partner. Created plan for turbocharged China market entry through partnerships which led to deals with Alibaba, Fosun and Babytree.

Managed a stock portfolio for a $2.5bn institutional investment fund across a variety of industries including media/telecom, life sciences, video games and other services. Investment decisions were based on analysis of competitive position, growth prospects and financial analysis of income statement, cash flows and balance sheet.

Made buy/sell recommendations for a $200mm hedge fund specializing in mid and small cap value.

Structured and negotiated merger and acquisition transactions. Activities included leading deal teams and coordinating transaction processes. Prepared and delivered presentation materials and analyses to senior management, board of directors and other stakeholders.

Structured and negotiated international mergers and acquisitions across a number of industries.

Responsible for $100mm P&L for cellular messaging products.Led cross-functional implementation teams resulting in the implementation of multiple new products. Coordinated sales programs, advertising and sales incentives in conjunction with new product introductions.

Acted as an internal consulting strategist for Frito-Lay division. Developed, recommended and executed internal strategy engagements for C-suite.