Company Info for bluekangaroo.com | IcebreakerMembers
I am an executive and entrepreneur with a track record of bringing SaaS and AI/ML solutions to global markets across multiple industries that improve people's lives.
Over the past 15 years, I have been CEO, CRO, CFO, and senior BD/Corp Dev at early stage start-ups, to IPO's, to Yahoo.
My experience is across creating new businesses, managing global teams, and driving strategy, distribution, and revenue growth.
I have expertise closing and implementing pioneering deals worth $3B+, often bridging the gap between start-ups and Fortune 1,000 companies.
EXPERTISE
• Management: Executive Leadership, Building Management Teams, Cross-Functional Team Building, International Teams, P&L Management, Forecasting & Analysis
• Partnerships: BD, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Development, Due Diligence, M&A, JV's
• Product: Digital Enablement, Personalization, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), BI, Big Data, Personal Assistants / Chatbot, Search, E-Commerce, Ad Tech, Smart Cities, Product Strategy
• Monetization: New Business Model Creation, SaaS, Licensing, Performance Marketing/SEO, Digital Advertising, Revenue Growth Metrics Management/Optimization
• Strategy: Market & Competitor Analysis, International Markets, Content Strategy
• Distribution/Marketing: Telco, Retail, Financial Services, Social Media, Consulting, Search, Messaging Platforms, Software Downloads, Social Media Marketing
• Fundraising: Venture Capital, Private Equity
OTHER
• Lived in Luxembourg, France, Italy, and Belgium for 3 years. Conversant in French and Italian.
• Hoover Fellowship to study "EU-Chinese Trade & Investment Relations" in Brussels, Belgium
• Varsity tennis starter on team competing in NCAA Division III Championships
• Ohio High School Tennis: ‘84 State Team Champion; ‘85 State Doubles Champion; ‘85 Team Captain
I live in Portola Valley, CA with my wife who is a Stanford professor, three sons, and Australian Shepherd. 
