Managing Partner @ Radiance Strategic Solutions | xSony, xElectronic Arts, xCapcom, xAtari

Monte is a gaming industry executive and entrepreneur bridging Eastern and Western markets for 39 years. Currently Managing Partner at Radiance Strategic Solutions, he advises multiple game companies, serves on executive boards, and mentors at leading venture firms. Recent Accomplishments: Monte negotiated EverMerge from BigFish Games (Aristocrat) for client Aidian in 2023, generating 20M+ downloads across Greater China. He licensed Sega's Sonic Dash 1 & 2 for JinKe Culture (300459: SZSE China) and brokered strategic partnerships with Mail.RU (Russia's largest internet company) and Gordon Ramsay's IP for Chef Blast. Track Record: As VP International Business Development at iDreamSky (NASDAQ: DSKY, HK: 1119), Monte generated $100M+ in revenue licensing 50+ Western titles into China, including Monument Valley, Toy Blast, Gardenscapes, and Homescapes. He contributed to the company's dual NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings. Monte founded two gaming companies with successful exits: Zona (sold to Shanda pre-IPO in 2003) and Radiance Digital Entertainment (merged with iDreamSky in 2014). At Shanda, he managed 460 developers across 6 concurrent MMORPGs and contributed to the company's 2004 NASDAQ IPO. Earlier in his career, Monte was lead programmer on John Madden Football (EA), produced Street Fighter series titles (Capcom), and served as Studio Director/Executive Producer on the Test Drive franchise (Atari). Unique Value: Monte specializes in complex international licensing, IP negotiations, and navigating regulatory environments across Eastern and Western markets. He has brokered deals with Disney, Sega, Capcom, Turbine, Mail.RU, Cartoon Network, BigFish/Aristocrat, and Gordon Ramsay's IP. Additional Distinctions: Guest Professor at Shanghai Theatre Academy and Jilin University of Arts (authored three Chinese textbooks on game development) Director, Virtual USA Pavilion, World Expo 2010 Shanghai (reported to Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton) Founder, IGDA Shanghai Chapter LinkedIn Top Voice with 27,000+ followers Native fluency in English and Mandarin. Currently based in China with family in California. Specialties: Cross-border IP licensing | International business development | Asia market entry strategy | Free-to-play monetization | M&A advisory | Crisis management | East-West market bridging