Fanatics Inc | Officially Licensed Everything. | Icebreaker

Fanatics Inc | Officially Licensed Everything. | Icebreaker

Members

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Entrepreneur - Exec

Richard Drinkwater

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Building Pokémon Go at Niantic Labs

Francesca Menchini

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Talent & Inclusion

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I have over 10 years of experience in solving interesting problems and making big changes happen for large amounts of people. I am passionate about leveraging AI, cloud computing to create innovative and impactful solutions for the world. I am currently the CEO of Ramblist.com, a company that allows anyone anywhere to write news, from local affairs to global conflicts, with the help of AI and human editors. I am also the CEO of another company that uses large language models and humans in the loop to reinvent sales outreach. I have multiple patents and certifications on social media network analysis and advertising methods, as well as skills in web development, cloud engineering, finops, and backend. I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.

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Senior Sales Manager

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I’m a product leader with a deep technical foundation and a media‑industry edge; obsessed with designing systems that solve for now and scale for later. I don’t just fix problems, I rearchitect workflows, processes, and teams so they’re smarter, faster, and more flexible. I move fast from rapid understanding to decisive execution while always backing moves with data and KPIs. I’ve led transformative changes in publishing and media software, and am now working on sports collectibles supply chains; empowering teams, automating tedious work, and driving measurable outcomes. My north star? A transparent, meritocratic environment where diverse personalities thrive, innovation feels routine, and enterprise-grade automation is the norm & not the exception.

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Revenue Marketing | ABM at MongoDB

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I'm an innovative marketing and partnerships leader with 6+ years of experience driving acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization across startups and growth-stage companies. I specialize in building data-driven email and in-app journeys that move key business metrics—from improving subscription retention to increasing monthly active users. 🌎 I completed an MBA at CKGSB and a BSc in Management (Accounting and Finance) at The University of Manchester. Having lived and worked in the UK, China, Singapore and the US, I’ve gained valuable insights and skills from diverse, innovative teams and cultures. I thrive in challenging and ambiguous environments, am open-minded and adaptable. 🤝🏻 I am a Co-Founder of KampungKakis, a Charity organization that connects neighbours to support isolated seniors. 🪄 Let’s connect if you're building something great—or if you just want to talk lifecycle, retention, or user love.

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DTC Commerce & Marketing Executive | Brand Builder | Creative Leader | Entrepreneur | 2x Startup Founder | Former Pro Athlete