Founded Giant Media in 2009; successfully sold business to an AdTech company backed by TPG & JMI in 2014. Actively investing in early stage companies.
Launched and bootstrapped Giant Media with ~$7K in savings in 2009. Led successful acquisition of company for eight figure sum without the benefit of investment funds in 2014.Built business into leading Native Video platform in US with revenue approaching $20M by 2015 and ~$4M in EBITDA. Strong relationships with Fortune 1000 brands, leading media agencies, and most brands / agencies in select European markets.
Active Angel Investor especially in Los Angeles, New York, and SF markets.
I see myself as a Founder / Co-Founder / Chief Revenue Officer type. I am interested in challenging opportunities that revolve around revenue and growth. At this point I'm browsing, but interested in helping the right / ambitious team. Less interested in compensation details.
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.From Predators to Icons is highly recommended.
Written by French Marxists, this is a survey of great French & American entrepreneurs. The Capitalist critique was less interesting than their examination of career defining deals and "value capture".
