
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
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Cupertino, California, United States
Managing Partner
Radiance Strategic Solutions
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Oct 2022 - Present
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Chief Business Development Officer
XGENIA
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Sep 2023 - May 2025
Malta
Chief Executive Officer
JinKe International (Hong Kong) Co, Ltd.
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2023
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
VP International Business Development
iDreamsky Technology
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May 2014 - Aug 2020
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Greater China Representative
ISM China
Nov 2013 - May 2014
Shanghai City, China
CEO
Radiance Software(Shanghai)
Aug 2009 - May 2014
中国 上海市区
President
Shanda Zona, LLC.
Nov 2003 - Jun 2005
CEO
Zona/Shanda
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
Founder/Chairman/CEO
Zona, Inc.
Jun 2000 - Nov 2003
Redwood City, CA
Founder/Chairman/CEO
Game Factory
Apr 2002 - Sep 2003
Executive Producer
Infogrames/Atari
Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
Senior Software Engineer
Electronic Arts
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Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
Independant Software Vendor
self employed
Jan 1986 - Feb 1989