
Currently Head of AI Products at Flikforge, an end-to-end data management and AI-powered video production platform. Core patent pending that creates contractual consent and licensing relationships between owners of core data that trains LLMs and SMLs - and all derivative works such as fine-tuned models and Loras. Partners and customers include: Adobe, Microsoft, Nvidia, Samsung, Disney, NFL, Amazon and Google. I apply a combination of solution architecture and finance expertise to building scalable, profitable venture-backed and public technology companies. Core to the approach is defining the 'whole solution' for the ideal customer, creating a buy vs. partner vs. build go-to-market plan, and then executing the product plan, funding, strategic partnerships and/or M&A needed to win. Previously led 50+ VC financings in largely pre-revenue companies where product-market fit was mission #1. Total of $400m raised. Exited at valuations of $15B in aggregate - 24 out of 25 exited, including 2 IPOs, 2 PE sales and 20 corporate M&A. Led strategy, execution and integration of buy-side M&A deals totaling $980m in revenue and $3.1B in transactions in the video sector. All of these deals were based on building out product portfolios and strategy/diligence often started with partnerships first. In addition, as CEO and management team member responsible for business and corporate development, generated inbound M&A inquiries through channel partnerships with FAANG and other BigTec, resulting in $1B in aggregate offers to acquire my companies. I now work with CEOs, CFOs and investors to accelerate growth in VC/PE-backed and public companies through innovation and M&A. As a Chief Strategy Officer and head of corporate development, I build extensive product portfolios and GTM motions using partnerships and M&A to grow profitability fast. I offer a rare combination of technical product, sales and finance experience that optimizes the growth and exit path for investor-backed companies. I've been a founder, CEO, CFO, VC investor, Board member, angel investor, and in-house head of strategy and corporate development in both VC-backed and public companies. I'm most active and have deep domain expertise in fintech and technologies serving creators and the media and entertainment industries.
interdigital.com
tivo.com
pwc.com
amazon.com
stackpath.com
accenture.com
zmclp.com
San Francisco Bay Area
CEO / Head of AI Platform
Flikforge
• www.linkedin.com/company/flikforge
Jan 2024 - Present
Los Angeles, California
CEO
TigerStrat
• www.linkedin.com/company/tigerstrat
Jan 2010 - Present
Portland, Oregon
Advisor / Operating Partner
Metropolitan Partners Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/metpg
Jan 2021 - Present
New York City
Advisor / Executive in Residence
Progress Partners
• www.linkedin.com/company/progress-partners
Jan 2018 - Present
Boston, Massachusetts
Advisor / Operating Partner
ZMC
• www.linkedin.com/company/zelnickmedia-zm-capital
Jan 2017 - Present
New York City Metropolitan Area
Director, Strategy - AI
PwC
• www.linkedin.com/company/pwc
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Head of Media and Entertainment (interim)
Zuora
• www.linkedin.com/company/zuora
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Sr. Director - Strategy and Product Management
TiVo
• www.linkedin.com/company/tivo
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
zuora.com
piksel.com
brightcove.com
progresspartners.com
ibm.com