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    Luke Sandler

    Luke Sandler

    Former Hollywood agent. Recovering consultant. Media and technology investor and adviser.

    Angel New York City Columbia Business School
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    Experience
    Critical Reactions
    Critical Reactions
    Principal 2017 - Present (over 9 years)
    Platform for launching and developing new media ventures through a combination of strategic consulting, network access and equity investment
    Blue {Seed} Collective
    Blue {Seed} Collective
    Consultant 2017 - 2018 (about 1 year)
    An investment "collective" for phenomenal entrepreneurs and partners. Early stage investing with hands-on support from us and the broader network where needed
    Gershon Media
    Gershon Media
    Strategic Advisor 2017 - Present (over 9 years)
    Drive growth at startups; focused on enabling publishers in video, mobile and ad tech through strategy, operations and partnership management

    Transform legacy media... more businesses through deep industry knowledge to launch, support and grow new initiatives

    Deliver leading insight on the current state of media and drive the industry’s collaborative effort to respond to new platforms and opportunities
    Supernode Ventures
    Supernode Ventures
    Venture Partner 2017 - 2018 (about 1 year)
    McKinsey & Co
    McKinsey & Co
    Market Lead
    Market Lead - Fast Growth Tech 2013 - 2017 (over 4 years)
    Market lead for the Consumer Tech and Media arm of the firm's Fast Growth Tech practice, building the platform now known as 'Fuel by McKinsey'. Past work as a consultant includes... more managing teams serving clients in cable, telecom, publishing and consumer finance sectors.
    WeWork Labs
    WeWork Labs
    Mentor 2018 - Present (over 8 years)
    Gaingels
    Gaingels
    Advisor
    NY Pace
    NY Pace
    Advisor
    The Gotham Group
    The Gotham Group
    Business Development - digital 2008 - 2012 (over 3 years)
    Ran business development for firm's digital media group. Managed the careers of a diverse range of writers, directors and authors, providing creative, analytical and strategic... more leadership on a variety of film and television projects
    Founder
     
    Employee
    The Gotham Group, WeWork Labs, McKinsey & Co, Supernode Ventures, Gershon Media, Blue {Seed} Collective, Critical Reactions
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    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    NY Pace, Gaingels
    Attorney
     
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    About
    Achievements

    Oversaw digital transformation at consumer life insurer responsible for >$500M NAP increase - launching and coaching 8 agile product teams to operate as startups within a broader organization.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Product Management Product Strategy Sales and Marketing Digital Media Media & Entertainment Advertising Agile Ecommerce Entertainment Management Project Management Retail Video Business Development Consulting E-Commerce Publishing
    Locations
    New York City Los Angeles New York
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