Technology | Growth | Innovation

Helping Stubhub Bring the joy of LIVE to fans all over the world.Sr. Director of growth and new product incubation at Stubhub (part of eBay), responsible for tech innovation and business expansion - focused on customer acquisition, retention, engagement, new mobile experiences and a lot of zero to one.My teams are tasked with generating new growth opportunities on a global scale, we spend a lot of time with customers and use the learnings to create new products and experiences that drive value to fans and move the needle for our business, in e-commerce and beyond.
    
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At StubHub, our mission is simple: bring the joy of live to fans globally. 

We connect fans with their favorite teams, shows and artists and introduce them to the ones they'll love next. 

As the largest ticket marketplace in the world, we enable fans to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of events, whenever they want, through our desktop and mobile experiences, including our StubHub app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android. 

Offering a superior fan experience at its core, StubHub reinvented the ticket resale market in 2000 and continues to lead through innovation. Our industry firsts include the introduction of the first ticketing application, the first interactive seat mapping tool, and the first live entertainment rewards program. Our business partners include more than 130 properties in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and NCAA, plus Paciolan and the Tessitura Network. StubHub provides the total end-to-end event going experience throughout the world. 

We are fans, working to deliver for fans. 

We are courageous. We are driven. We are inventive. We are richly diverse. We are the brand. We are StubHub One.

StubHub is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY).

StubHub

Startup mentorship and growth at Google's global accelerator (Launchpad program)Program Advisory Board + Senior (anchor) mentor - program design and execution, startup support, professional workshops on growth and more, in global locations (Silicon Valley, LATAM, Europe and Asia).
    
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Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful. 

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language we now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages. And starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. A lot has changed since the first Google search engine appeared. But some things haven’t changed: our dedication to our users and our belief in the possibilities of the Internet itself.

Google

Startup mentor and occasional mentor/speaker at various programs:Product & Innovation 2020Open Mobile and Digital Experiences SummitMBA programs - IE Business School, Cass Business SchoolProduct School (Silicon Valley)Google for Developers and Google Launchpad Google social impact AI groupStartSE (Brazil)Dtac Accelerator (Thailand)Visa (Brazil program with GSV Labs)CICC (Silicon Valley, Israel) Canopy Boulder Accelerator Yahoo Accelerator The Junction (by F2/Genesis VC)IDEAS program (Los Angeles)
    
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==========================================Plug Number is a consultancy that allows me to work closely with some of the most interesting companies, technologies and people that are making a dent on the web. ==========================================All aspects of early and later stage growth, go-to-market and market penetration, including: growth strategy, funding, key partnerships, marketing, hands-on product development and optimization, distribution, monetization and more.Areas of interest: media/content/publishing, commerce, Finance, security, VR, machine learning, computer vision (video/image recognition), Artificial Intelligence, NLP, contextual analysis, ad/content performance and audience engagement.A short list of supported companies:* Cocycles (Bit) - helping software developers write code better and faster  * Boundless VR - defining VR in the social age* Unbotify - digital media security  (AI, Machine Learning, Big Data)* Tomobox - making sense of chat data (analysis and insights) via Machine Learning and Big Data.* ClarityRay - digital media analysis and security (acquired by Yahoo) * Shoppin - SMB communication technologies  * Cortica - Computer vision, AI, Machine Learning, raised more than $40 with global strategic partnerships* NTENT (formerly Vertical Search Works) - digital media, acquisition and monetization* CloudPower - search technology
    
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Plug Number

Established and leading a team of talented engineers, product managers, marketers and operators who are focused on innovation, product strategy and execution at scale and in global markets.Driving new consumer experiences in eCommerce, mobile engagement, acquisition, digital payments and more (part of the international e-commerce and technology division). Recently launched and running Cashi, a one of a kind mobile-first omnichannel brand with e-wallet capabilities and much more, delivering a new digital experience to millions of customers in Mexico. Visit www.cashi.com.mxLeading the Walmart international product innovation labs, responsible for incubation of new products and business initiatives in multiple markets.We are constantly hiring and always glad to connect with potential partners:Reach out to me if you are passionate about innovation and customer-centric initiatives in an omnichannel environment, online/offline activation, digital handshake, personalization, AR, computer vision and more.
    
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Walmart Labs

Where technology meets nature.Powering the next era of experiences in a huge new market, via direct investment and ownership of assets.


Famous Leaf

Helping e-commerce and fintech (payment) companies protect and optimize their assets.Focused on strategy, product delivery, marketing initiatives and key partnerships.


Apester is the world's largest content engagement network, bringing together audiences, content publishers and leading brands and helping marketers move the needle.To date, Apester has raised more than $17m from leading angels (Founders of Wix, AOL video, Amdocs) and VCs (Mangrove, Blumberg Capital) and operates from offices in New York, Tel Aviv, London, Berlin and Tokyo.We help thousands of publishers (including Fox, Huffington Post, USA Today, The Daily Telegraph and many others) drive billions of valuable interactions with hundreds of millions of readers and viewers worldwide. We also deliver powerful, premium and native campaigns for the world's top brands (including Walmart, IBM, Hasbro, Schwepps and many others) helping them tap into the right audiences at the right time with the right message.
    
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About us

  Apester bridges the gap between consumers’ expectations of digital media and the ability of publishers and brands to meet those demands.

We are inspired by great content, and provide the tools that enable the creation, distribution and monetization of the interactive, visual, fun content experiences consumers love. Wherever and whenever they want them.

Visit apester.com to learn more.

Apester

Spritz is changing the way people engage with content. From smart/wearable devices to billboard signs, Spritz makes reading faster, easier and more efficient.Our technology is used by leading publishers across the globe and we work closely with publishers, advertisers, agencies, OEMs and Edtech partners. Spritz has been featured by more than 1000 publications across the globe including: WSJ, Charlie Rose, Bloomberg, Techcrunch, Engadget, Wired, CBS, FOX, ABC, BBC and many others. The company raised more than $3.5m from key investors in the telecommunication space and leading angels.I focus on growth, strategy, key partnerships, marketing, team building and bold new initiatives...Secured and managed strategic partnerships with Audi, Intel, Hyundai, Universal Studios,HP, RAPP, AKQA, Bild, Financial Times, AOL, Huffington Post, Samsung and more.==========================================Check us out at www.spritzinc.comhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/c8c97bb3-2415-41d0-8b6e-b246750994eahttp://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3697958492001/changing-the-way-we-read/?#sp=show-clipshttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/03/spritz-app-android_n_6604774.htmlhttp://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000255530http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/10/spritz-seed/http://www.businessinsider.com/spritz-speed-reader-app-2014-3http://www.thewrap.com/scarlett-johanssons-lucy-teams-with-spritz-reading-app-to-make-everyone-smarter/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2014/03/19/books-are-losing-the-war-for-our-attention-heres-how-they-could-fight-back/
    
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About us

  Spritz Inc. is a Salt Lake City, UT start-up focused on text streaming technology designed specifically to help struggling readers. The founders are serial entrepreneurs with extensive experience in developing and commercializing innovative technologies. We have assembled an international team of experts in reading methodologies and software engineering.

Our Technology:
The time-consuming part in reading is the eye movement from word to word, which requires lots of space. With compact text streaming from Spritz, the eye does not have to move. This enables fast streaming which more comfortable and easier for the reader. Spritz’s patented technology also can be integrated into photos, maps, videos and websites for more effective communication. This also creates more opportunities for advertising especially on mobile devices.

Spritz Technology, Inc.

Led Conduit's ($1.5B valuation) most strategic partnerships and products, accounting for billions of dollars, installs and page views.Responsible for key partnerships and deals with Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and many others, as well as product and distribution partnerships for search and advertising. Led a team of more than 15 engineers, product managers and data analysts. In charge of ongoing development, full product life cycle, performance optimization and new products / innovation.
    
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      Conduit
  

Conduit exited via an asset liquidation (> $500m) and re-branded the remaining assets as Como (www.como.com).Strategic partnerships and New Business Development. Member of Conduit's senior staff and management team.Responsible for new lines of business (browser apps, web apps, content, ads, data), including product partnerships, monetization and more. Supported Corporate Development activities (acquisitions and investments).Established, managed and optimized partnerships with leading companies in sports (MLB, NHL), Media (Fox News, Univision, The Weather Channel), Games (Zynga, EA), Commerce (Groupon, Travelocity) and much more.
    
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Started and managed Conduit's first global office. Responsible for business, hiring, team building and operations.


Marketing strategy and execution: press/PR, social media, branding, partnerships.Secured coverage by leading tech publications, production of video content, company blog, social media, events and more.


Client Connect was the spin-off of Conduit's browser app and developer monetization division.We became a public company and exited the business by acquiring Perion Networks (NASDAQ: PERI) in a $1B reverse merger. General management of the search group, including: strategic partnership, product and software development.
    
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Worked on various projects, including a huge BOT (build–operate–transfer) tender and complex planning in government and private sectors


Clerk in court and practicing lawyer focused on commercial law, IP and internet laws. LLB and LLM studies (focus on IP)


Learned to code and built a bunch of websites during the days of the bubble and the aftermath (HTML, Javascript, ASP, basic design). Enjoyed developing with Javascript and after some time transitioned to teaching classes and creating courses for web development.


Various projects in the information security space in the public sector


Baruch College provides students with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives to pursue their aspirations in today's global environment. Part of The City University of New York (CUNY), Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence, affordability, student success, and value. Its three schools educate more than 18,000 students who represent one of the most diverse college campuses in the country. Strong career and support services drive Baruch’s national recognition as an engine for social and economic mobility. Through executive education, continuing studies, international partnerships, public events, and arts programming, Baruch stands out as an intellectual and cultural resource for New York City and the world. baruch.cuny.edu

Sr. Director of Incubation and Growth at StubHub

Sr. Director of Incubation and Growth

Advisory Board and Senior Mentor - Google Global Accelerator

Tech/Growth mentor and guest speaker

Tech executive, consultant, advisory board, shareholder, occasional angel investor, cheerleader

Sr. Director of Product and Strategy

Founder/Partner

Chief Strategy Officer

Chief Strategy Officer and Zookeeper

Chief Strategy Officer

VP Search

VP Strategy

Site Manager, Silicon Valley Office

Director of Strategic Marketing

VP and General Manager, Search

Information Security and IT - Consulting and Business Development

Clerk, Attorney

Web developer, teacher

Information Security

Marketing

MA

Law

LLM

Business Management

MBA

Law

LLB