About
Highly accomplished Senior Executive with over 30 years of experience as Founder, CEO, and Chairman across multiple industries. Proven ability to develop global vision, drive organizational growth, and lead strategic initiatives from concept to successful exit. Expert in new product development, change management, and leveraging technology to create disruptive business models and achieve significant market impact.
Work Experience
Founder, Chairman
VRosity
Led the strategic development and market launch of VRosity, a pioneering virtual reality platform designed for communities, professional organizations, and businesses.
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Authored comprehensive business plans and secured patents for VRosity, targeting diverse markets including communities, YPO, and businesses, establishing a strong intellectual property foundation.
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Successfully launched the VRosity platform in 2022, introducing an innovative solution to the market and establishing initial user engagement.
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Designed and developed the complete VR experience for the YPO Global One Chapter, demonstrated through a 5-minute video, showcasing expertise in immersive content creation.
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Established foundational infrastructure for VRosity and initiated custom VR experience offerings for businesses, as highlighted in a 3-minute video, expanding service capabilities and revenue streams.
Spearheaded the conceptualization and development of MEDA, a disruptive digital health company leveraging AI and video synthesis to revolutionize healthcare diagnosis and patient-doctor connections.
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Conceptualized and patented MEDA's innovative digital health platform, integrating video synthesis and LLMs for healthcare diagnosis, enabling faster and more accurate patient-doctor connections.
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Negotiated a $50 million valuation with KiwiTech, securing $4 million in technology development funding in exchange for 4% equity, demonstrating strong fundraising and strategic partnership capabilities.
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Won the prestigious NOVA's award for the Most Innovative Digital Healthcare company in 2022, recognizing MEDA's groundbreaking approach and market potential.
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Currently driving technology development, overseeing the creation of AI-powered human doctors for health discussions and direct patient-doctor connections with ICD-10 integration.
Founder, CEO, Board Member
Nutraliquids
Founded and led Nutraliquids, a consumer packaged goods company specializing in nutraceutical vitamin, supplement, and functional beverage products, from concept to strategic public integration.
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Developed the comprehensive business plan and launched the NutraLiquids brand, establishing a new line of nutraceutical products within the competitive consumer packaged goods industry.
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Orchestrated the strategic migration of Nutraliquids into a public company, positioning as the controlling shareholder and maximizing stakeholder value.
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Secured a $10 million equity line of credit, providing essential capital to fund and execute the company's business plan and operational expansion.
President, Board Member
Nutritional Engineering
Directed operations and strategic growth for Nutritional Engineering, a leading manufacturer of liquid vitamins for national brands, overseeing product development and manufacturing efficiency.
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Developed innovative liquid vitamin formulations for major national brands including Vitamin Shoppe and Country Life, expanding the company's product portfolio and market reach.
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Oversaw the manufacturing of over 20,000, 32 oz. bottles of liquid vitamins per shift, demonstrating high-volume production capability and operational efficiency.
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Negotiated, acquired, and integrated a high-speed pouching system, introducing a new product form that enhanced customer offerings and production flexibility.
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Orchestrated the spin-off of the Nutraliquids brand, successfully exiting the contract manufacturing business and transitioning into a new entrepreneurial venture.
Founder, Board Member
PayEnsure
Founded and guided PayEnsure, an online platform for payment and bonding services, streamlining construction project management for homeowners and contractors.
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Developed the comprehensive business model for an online payment and bonding system, enhancing transparency and trust in homeowner-contractor relationships.
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Collaborated closely with the development team to establish the brand identity, site architecture, and complex business processes, ensuring a robust and user-friendly platform.
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Cultivated key strategic partnerships with shareholders and industry stakeholders, facilitating market entry and adoption of the online payment system.
Founder, CEO, Chairman
DesignScape Inc.
Launched and scaled DesignScape Inc., a technology-driven landscape design company, transforming traditional design processes into efficient and scalable online services.
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Introduced and patented the “Online Design Method” for landscape, interior, kitchen, and bath design, disrupting traditional service models and improving efficiency.
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Developed and implemented a nationwide process to employ landscape designers remotely, enabling design services from anywhere to anywhere and expanding market reach.
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Negotiated and secured design services from Thailand and Brazil, significantly lowering production costs while maintaining high-quality outputs.
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Secured a national contract with Home Depot stores to provide online landscape design services, expanding market penetration and revenue streams.
Founder, CEO
Nexgift Inc.
Founded and led Nexgift Inc., a technology company that automated the gift industry supply chain, driving market expansion and preparing for an IPO opportunity.
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Raised over $3.2 million in private financing rounds ($1M from angel investors, $2.2M in technology), fueling product development and market expansion.
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Successfully brought hundreds of retailers online, establishing a robust business-to-business network that connected all stakeholders in the gift industry.
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Recruited and hired a CEO from a $125 million global retailer to lead the company towards an IPO, demonstrating strategic leadership in executive talent acquisition.
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Achieved a successful exit as the largest shareholder, maximizing returns for investors and demonstrating strong business acumen in venture growth and divestment.
Founder, CEO
Corlett Collectables Inc.
Founded and led Corlett Collectables Inc., a manufacturing and distribution company, achieving rapid growth, international expansion, and a successful acquisition by a public company.
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Launched the company from startup, selling over 1 million figurines to more than 15,000 retail and specialty stores worldwide, achieving significant market penetration.
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Built and managed a national sales force of 220 representatives and established industry distributorships across 9 international markets (e.g., Holland, Italy, France).
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Streamlined product introduction processes, enabling the launch of over 1,000 new items and maintaining a competitive edge.
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Automated manufacturing processes using computer-controlled sensors and conveyors, cutting Costs of Goods Sold (COGS) from 50% to less than 15% by moving manufacturing to China, enhancing profitability.
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Negotiated and successfully sold the company to a public entity in December 1997 after maximizing profitability, demonstrating strategic exit planning.
Founder, CEO
Livingstone Inc.
Founded and scaled Livingstone Inc., a manufacturing company, from startup to over 50 employees, driving product innovation, market expansion, and international distribution.
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Introduced hundreds of new products and built the company from startup to over 50 employees operating in 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
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Established a national sales force and developed a strong national trade show presence, significantly expanding market reach and brand visibility.
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Set up an international distribution network and expanded sales into mass-market accounts, diversifying revenue streams and global footprint.
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Relocated manufacturing to Mexico, establishing a maquiladora operation 30 miles inside the Tecate border, which lowered costs while maintaining high product quality.
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Successfully sold the company in 1990 after achieving significant growth and market penetration, demonstrating effective business development and exit strategy.