FusionAds.ai AI Generative Advertising platform for businesses and their agencies | Icebreaker

FusionAds.ai AI Generative Advertising platform for businesses and their agencies | Icebreaker

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I bring a wealth of experience in startups, scale-ups, and the building of digital businesses, along with financial modelling, corporate structuring, capital introduction, and venture capital to make businesses happen. My journey began in New York, where I successfully sold my first company, Mercury Textbooks. I then ventured into the digital realm by founding the digital division of GGNY agency and subsequently joined the prestigious Bear Stearns. During my tenure at Bear Stearns, I relocated to London, where I spent several years at the helm building the international algorithmic trading business in Europe and Asia. Continuing my passion for digital disruption, I transitioned into the realm of eCommerce, founding Dine In, London's trailblazing restaurant delivery service. I played a pivotal role in the expansion of UberEATS across Asia, launched Alibaba's Lazada/Redmart Express business, and contributed to the digital success of NTUC/Fairprice, then once again running eCommerce as Chief Strategy Officer at DFI Digital. As a builder and founder at heart, I am actively involved in advisory roles and investments in the dynamic landscape of venture capital and startups. Always eager to explore fresh avenues and contribute to transformative ventures, I welcome connections from like-minded individuals and opportunities that align with my passion for innovation and growth. I hold a Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) and a Masters degree in Chemical Physics from Columbia University. Specialties: Venture Capital Startups and Scale-ups Capital Introduction Financial Modeling Customer Obsession Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Driving Growth, P&L Management E-commerce, M-commerce, Q-commerce User and Customer Experience Financial Markets Trading/Investing Corporate Finance Team Leadership Organizational Engineering

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My goal is to contribute to the community with my experience in constant improvement as an analyst and developer. I've been working with different technologies in both front-end and back-end and learning new some when the job required it. I am always looking for a way to keep up with the latest technologies by doing courses or learning on my own. I also like combining technical skills with soft skills through mentoring new team members, dealing with clients, or giving tech talks about new technologies that I had to learn.

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Dennis is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in business development, marketing strategy, and technology innovation across industries such as renewable energy, life sciences, immersive media, and mobile software. He has held key leadership positions in startups and large corporations alike, driving growth, raising capital, and launching innovative products. Dennis serves as Business Development Director at Tomorrow.Media, an emerging technology firm specializing in Extended, Augmented and Virtual Reality (XR/AR/VR) In this role, he has led the development of immersive sports gaming software and managed high-profile projects for global clients like Google and Facebook. He also spearheaded the successful G200 XR Sports Arena project in Ecuador, which featured AR-based simulations for sports like tennis and soccer. From 2022 to 2023, Dennis was SVP of Communications at Calder Biosciences, where he developed strategic communications to position the company within the biotech investment community. Earlier in his career, Dennis was Chief Marketing Officer at VR World NYC, where he generated over $5M in ticket sales for the world’s largest VR entertainment facility. He also co-founded SpaceoutVR, a social VR Sci-Fi game, which attracted over 300,000 downloads and sold its IP for $850K. His leadership experience extended to LG AD Russia and Yahoo! Russia, where he oversaw digital marketing efforts, product localization, and corporate development in key international markets. Dennis also has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded Wicked Wireless, a mobile entertainment company, and held senior roles in companies like Newtek Business Services, VentureHighway.com, Inc. and Pseudo Programs, Inc. His diverse career reflects his passion for innovation, team building, and developing cutting-edge solutions in both technology and communications. In addition to his professional work, Dennis is exploring AI-driven creativity as an author, electronic music performer, and AI content creator. With a background in launching market-leading products and expanding global business opportunities, Dennis continues to shape the future of technology and entertainment. Dennis has a degree in Fine Arts from New York University graduating in 1994.