
Stanford-educated engineer, serial entrepreneur, and sales leader with a proven track record of identifying emerging tech waves and transforming them into market-leading platforms. I've generated over $250M in revenue, secured $75M+ in venture funding, and led companies through both an IPO and a $300M acquisition. Track record across technology waves: • AI → Pioneering AI-powered creator communities (Riff) • Media Streaming → Scaled to $10M monthly revenue & 60M users (Playlist) • Social Photos → Led sales strategy for $300M exit (Photobucket) • Ad Tech → CEO/Founder, $40M Funding (AdSpace) • Gaming → Corporate Officer, Led IPO (Silicon Gaming) What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical depth with visionary sales leadership to create scalable platforms that drive exponential growth. From pioneering digital media networks to scaling enterprise solutions, streaming platforms and social networks, I've built ventures that consistently deliver industry-defining results. Currently leading Riff, an AI-powered platform that transforms creator engagement into thriving, monetizable communities. Also serving as Board Member/Advisor to emerging AI ventures. Recognized by the founding partner of DCM as 'the best sales executive he's ever worked with,' I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen. Core strengths: • Building scalable enterprise platforms (50M+ users) • Leading world-class sales organizations • Driving revenue growth through innovative monetization strategies • Developing strategic partnerships with global brands • Combining technical expertise with visionary leadership Passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders, particularly women in tech. Active advisor through Women's Startup Lab, Stanford-StartX, and Springboard Enterprises, guiding entrepreneurs in fundraising, scaling, and market strategy. Always eager to connect with visionary founders, innovative teams, and those looking to make a transformative impact in tech.
startx.com
photobucket.com
lightboxooh.com
womenstartuplab.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Advisor & Board Member
AI Startup in Stealth-Mode
• www.linkedin.com/company/aistartupinstealthmode
Jan 2024 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
CEO & Co-Founder
Riff
• www.linkedin.com/company/joinriff
Jan 2020 - Present
Palo Alto, California, United States
Stanford - StartX Community Mentor
StartX
• www.linkedin.com/company/startxfounders
• Part-time
Jan 2017 - Present
Palo Alto, California, United States
Startup Mentor
Women's Startup Lab
• www.linkedin.com/company/women%27s-startup-lab
• Part-time
Jan 2016 - Present
Menlo Park, California, United States
CEO & Co-Founder
Playlist
• www.linkedin.com/company/playlistmedia
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
San Francisco Bay Area
Co-Founder, CRO, Head of Strategy, President
Project Playlist
• www.linkedin.com/company/project-playlist
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
San Francisco Bay Area
Executive Vice President Sales & Support, Founding Executive Team
Silicon Gaming (IPO)
Jan 1994 - Dec 1998