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Andrew Stess is a deal-closer, relationship-builder, and revenue driver for businesses in established and emerging technologies. His vast experience in the digital media, consumer electronics, and technology fields has been proven with his many years of success. In the past fourteen years with his StessCo Consulting Group, he has worked with many different startups as a business development, sales consultant, and advisor. Previously, as CEO and founder of AmpliFIND Music Services, Andrew drove its overall strategy, innovation, and growth, which led to its successful sale to Sony in just two years. During Andrew’s prior role as CEO at MusicIP, he escorted the new young startup to a proven B2B technology company with licensing deals to Disney and Memorex. He also spearheaded the M&A efforts. Andrew spent several years as Vice President of Consumer Electronics at All Media Guide (AMG). He launched the company’s CE and technology licensing division, building it from the ground up. He established critical strategic relationships with many leading-edge companies, including Playstation®3, Apple, Delphi, Yahoo!, Bang & Olufsen, and RealNetworks. AMG’s subsequent sale to Macrovision (ROVI) in 2007 for $82 million was facilitated by Andrew’s M&A efforts, essential technical expertise, and passion for music and business. Prior to his role at AMG, he pioneered the licensing of media recognition in consumer electronics devices and media player applications at Gracenote, where he was the first non-founding executive team member. An internationally sought-after moderator and speaker in the digital music space, Andrew has spoken at the Digital Music Forum, iHollywood Music 2.0, Telematics Update, San Francisco MusicTech, and many industry conferences. Andrew is an accomplished Bass player, songwriter, publisher, and ASCAP member. He has composed music for film, radio, and television, with his songs on primetime shows on FOX and NBC.

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