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Bio
Andon is a business operations executive with 15+ years of experience leading product launches, cross-functional coordination, and operational scaling in media and technology. He's an expert in building operational frameworks from concept to execution, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving growth initiatives in fast-paced environments. Andon has led product development and business transformation efforts, guiding organizations from startup scaling to major institutional operations.
Career Highlights
Deputy Director, Strategic Planning
The Associated Press
Education Highlights
Master's Degree
Yale University
Case Studies
CNN VAN
Business PlanningProduct DevelopmentFinancialsProject ReviewProduct ManagementEntrepreneurship+ 2 more
Product Portfolio Update
Product ManagementBrandingSalesProduct Management
Studying the Deep Structure of Young-adult News Consumption
Consumer Behavior
Expertise
- Corporate Finance
- Leadership
- Market Research & Analysis
- Operations Management
- Profit & Loss (P&L)
- Revenue Modeling
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Strategy
Work Experience
Consultant
2019 - PRESENT
Freelance
- Conducted thorough market research and product analysis, leading to the launch of a new service that put the company on par with its main and entrenched competitor.
- Performed market sizing for the launch of a new product.
- Developed a comprehensive audience growth strategy for a leading broadcaster in the Midwest.
Focus areas: Market Research & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Operations Management, Profit & Loss (P&L), Financial Modeling, Growth Strategy, Excel 2016, Strategy, Business Models, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Segmentation, Growth Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Analytics, Operations, Google, Data Monetization, Startups, Mobile User Acquisition, Early-stage Startups, Fundraising, Customer Success, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Fintech, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Three-statement Modeling, Market Research, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Product Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Content Writing, Blockchain, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Media, IT Strategy, Pitch Decks, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Change Management, Staffing, Growth Strategy Consultants, COO, eCommerce, Product Strategy, Business Intelligence (BI), Music Streaming, Music Production, Music, Nonprofits, Fractional CFO, Cash Flow, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Part-time CFO, United States, Consulting, Digital Transformation, Investor Presentations, New Business Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology, Target Operating Models, Corporate Governance, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Business Restructuring, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Fundraising Consultant, Strategic Planning, Startup Consulting, Stakeholder Interviews, Advertising, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Mobile Games, Gaming, Pitch Deck Consultant, Roadmaps, Business Development, Enterprise SaaS, Competition Research, HR Transformation, Business Transformation, PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Team Leadership, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Crisis Management, Growth, US GAAP, Go-to-market Plans, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Sales Pipeline Management, Executive Coaching, Thought Leadership, IT Services, Sales Operations, Chief of Staff, Process Design, Digital Marketing, SaaS, Finance Strategy, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Turnaround, Business Advisory, Product Management, B2C, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Optimization, Startup Funding, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Investor Relations, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Human Resources (HR), Business Process Improvement (BPI), Fractional COO, Recruiting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Higher Education, Board Reporting, Performance Management, Education Technology (Edtech), Startup Accelerators, Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Private Equity, Excel Expert, Capital Raising, Fundraising Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Strategy, Growth Capital Raising, Capital Markets, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Marketing Operations, Scaling, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Benchmarking, Total Addressable Market (TAM), Corporate Strategy, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Supply Chain, Writing & Editing
CEO
2020 - 2021
Bulgarian National Radio
- Eliminated an 11% budget deficit within one year, stabilizing the organization and setting it up for growth. Improved internal control processes to optimize cost structure.
- Introduced cross-platform programming—from broadcast to digital to broadcast—to increase the reach and scale of the programs. Also introduced a portfolio of 50+ podcast series.
- Introduced remote content production by enabling content producers to use new equipment and software. Enhanced digital storytelling with visual content to boost audience impact.
Focus areas: General Management, Leadership, CFO, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Cash Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Profit & Loss (P&L), Revenue Modeling, Operations Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Customer Analytics, Growth Marketing, Digital Strategy, Operations, Business Planning, Customer Experience, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Market Research, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Content Writing, Media, Staffing, Organizational Design, CEO, COO, Music Streaming, Music Production, Music, Target Operating Models, Vendor Selection, Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Sourcing, Business Restructuring, Strategic Planning, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Roadmaps, HR Transformation, HR/Workforce Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Process Re-engineering, Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Crisis Management, Financial Reporting, Executive Coaching, Finance Strategy, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Turnaround, Business Advisory, Product Strategy Consultant, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Recruiting, Process Improvement, Board Reporting, Performance Management, Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel Expert, Fundraising Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Benchmarking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Writing & Editing
COO
2018 - 2019
World Science
- Revamped the annual financial planning and budgeting process to enable precise resource allocation. Introduced dynamic quarterly forecasting and reporting through QuickBooks.
- Initiated a new performance management system to enable better talent management. Introduced ADP TotalSource as the new platform to manage all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
- Structured, drafted, and negotiated a co-production agreement with Channel Thirteen/New York Public Media. Advised internal business units on complex business and legal matters.
Focus areas: Finance, Human Resources (HR), Business Operations, Leadership, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, CFO, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Cash Management, Payroll & Benefits, Cash Flow Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Interim CFO, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Profit & Loss (P&L), Revenue Modeling, Operations Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Key Account Management, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-driven Marketing, Growth Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Operations, Business Planning, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Customer Experience, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Three-statement Modeling, Market Research, Storytelling, Public Relations (PR), Content Writing, Board Presentations, Media, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Staffing, Organizational Design, CEO, COO, Nonprofits, Grants, Fractional CFO, Cash Flow, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Part-time CFO, United States, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Interviews, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Roadmaps, HR Transformation, HR/Workforce Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Crisis Management, US GAAP, Go-to-market Plans, Controller, Financial Reporting, Compliance, B2B, Executive Coaching, Chief of Staff, Digital Marketing, Finance Strategy, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Business Advisory, B2C, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Fractional COO, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Higher Education, Board Reporting, Performance Management, Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel Expert, Fundraising Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Marketing Operations, Scaling, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Benchmarking, Corporate Strategy
COO
2016 - 2017
Storyful (Acquired by News Corp)
- Evolved the corporate finance function into a structured unit for financial reporting, AP/AR, accounting, and tax. Revenue grew by 50%, from $8 million to $12 million.
- Established an efficient business operations unit to manage customer support, account management, and office administration. Managed and negotiated relationships with key suppliers, introduced Salesforce, and reduced OPEX by over $250,000.
- Supported global HR operations, including recruitment, talent development, people management, and enterprise culture. Employee numbers have more than doubled across five locations worldwide: New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, and Hong Kong.
- Managed the video unit, including content discovery, acquisition, and syndication. Oversaw and delivered a content sales budget of $3 million.
Focus areas: Corporate Finance, Business Operations, Sales, Human Resources (HR), IT, Leadership, Accounting, CFO, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Cash Management, Payroll & Benefits, Cash Flow Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Interim CFO, SaaS, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Profit & Loss (P&L), Revenue Modeling, Operations Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Business Models, Startups, Customer Insights, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Data Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Data-driven Marketing, Customer Segmentation, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Science, Data Analytics, Digital Experience Design, Project Management, Operations, Business Planning, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Google Ads, Google, Data Monetization, Mobile User Acquisition, Fundraising, Customer Success, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Fintech, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Three-statement Modeling, Market Research, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Product Branding, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Brand Building, Content Writing, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Media, IT Strategy, Pitch Decks, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Change Management, Staffing, Organizational Design, CEO, COO, eCommerce, Product Strategy, Fractional CFO, Cash Flow, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Part-time CFO, United States, Technology, Target Operating Models, Corporate Governance, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Business Restructuring, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Planning, Startup Consulting, Post-merger Integration, Stakeholder Interviews, PMI, Advertising, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Roadmaps, Business Development, Enterprise SaaS, Competition Research, HR Transformation, HR/Workforce Transformation, Business Transformation, PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Crisis Management, Growth, US GAAP, Go-to-market Plans, Controller, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Sales Pipeline Management, Executive Coaching, Thought Leadership, IT Services, Sales Operations, Chief of Staff, Process Design, Digital Marketing, Finance Strategy, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Turnaround, Business Advisory, Product Management, B2C, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Optimization, Startup Funding, Competition Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Investor Relations, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, B2B Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Fractional COO, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Higher Education, Board Reporting, Performance Management, Education Technology (Edtech), Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Private Equity, Excel Expert, Capital Raising, Fundraising Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Growth Capital Raising, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Marketing Operations, Scaling, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Benchmarking, Corporate Benchmarking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Writing & Editing
VP, Product Management
2014 - 2016
ProQuest
- Set and administered the business unit budget and established cost controls to ensure the profitability of the news business and the whole enterprise. Led and grew a team of product managers and led shared marketing and finance services.
- Implemented new content packages and pricing bundles to address changing market realities and customer demands. Initiated a rebranding program for the entire news product portfolio of 2,000+ titles, including New York Times, Guardian, and Gannett.
- Oversaw commercial partnerships with content aggregators, such as Factiva.com, PressReader, and NewspaperArchive, to market their products to the academic markets.
Focus areas: Product Management, Marketing, Sales & Channel Enablement, Leadership, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Financial Management, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Profit & Loss (P&L), Revenue Modeling, Operations Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Key Account Management, Business Operations, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Business Models, Customer Insights, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Data Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Data-driven Marketing, Customer Segmentation, Net Promoter Score (NPS), Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Analytics, Digital Experience Design, Project Management, Operations, Business Planning, Google, Data Monetization, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Three-statement Modeling, Market Research, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Product Branding, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Brand Building, Content Writing, Edtech Design, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Media, IT Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Change Management, Staffing, Growth Strategy Consultants, Organizational Design, eCommerce, Product Strategy, United States, Consulting, K-12 Education, Education, Technology, Target Operating Models, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Interviews, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Roadmaps, Business Development, Enterprise SaaS, Competition Research, HR Transformation, Business Transformation, Middle East, PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Growth, Go-to-market Plans, Sales, Sales Pipeline Management, B2B, Thought Leadership, IT Services, Sales Operations, Process Design, Digital Marketing, SaaS, Finance Strategy, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Turnaround, Business Advisory, B2C, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Sales Effectiveness, Competition Research, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Investor Relations, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, B2B Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Recruiting, Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Higher Education, Performance Management, Education Technology (Edtech), Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Private Equity, Excel Expert, Organizational Strategy, Growth Capital Raising, Scalable Operating Models, Marketing Operations, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Corporate Benchmarking, Corporate Strategy
CNN Digital, Senior Director Business Operations
2012 - 2014
WarnerMedia
- Devised the business and product strategy for digital video distribution across CNN. Oversaw the development and launch of CNN’s digital video syndication network, the video affiliate network (VAN).
- Revamped CNN’s video syndication business: found a strategic partner to bridge a technology gap; worked with product development to build the supporting infrastructure; and partnered with ad sales to execute an aggressive revenue plan.
- Played a vital role in stabilizing and growing traffic to CNN Digital’s video products on CNN.com, mobile apps, YouTube channel, and syndication partners by 90%. Exceeded annual revenue targets by 20%.
Focus areas: Marketing Analytics, Business, New Products, Digital Video, Leadership, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Revenue Modeling, Strategic Planning & Execution, Key Account Management, Business Operations, Business Modeling, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Business Models, Customer Insights, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Data Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Segmentation, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Science, Data Analytics, Digital Experience Design, Project Management, Operations, Business Planning, Google Ads, Google, Data Monetization, Mobile User Acquisition, Fundraising, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Transformational Leadership, Market Research, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Product Branding, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Brand Building, Content Writing, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Media, IT Strategy, Pitch Decks, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Change Management, Staffing, Growth Strategy Consultants, Organizational Design, Product Strategy, Business Intelligence (BI), United States, Technology, Target Operating Models, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Interviews, Advertising, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Roadmaps, Business Development, Enterprise SaaS, Competition Research, HR Transformation, Business Transformation, Middle East, PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Growth, Go-to-market Plans, Sales, Sales Pipeline Management, B2B, Thought Leadership, Sales Operations, Process Design, Digital Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Business Advisory, Product Management, B2C, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Competition Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, B2B Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Private Equity, Excel Expert, Organizational Strategy, Growth Capital Raising, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Corporate Strategy
Deputy Director, Strategic Planning
2005 - 2012
The Associated Press
- Led a cross-departmental team to develop AP’s video strategy that positioned its TV news agency (APTN) as a leading digital video news player. Formulated the business strategy and implementation plan.
- Coordinated and managed AP’s biennial corporate strategic planning process. Developed a corporate strategy framework that guided eight cross-departmental teams in developing strategic plans for their business units.
- Directed the daily operations of the strategic planning and business analysis function, set up and oversaw competitive analysis, and conducted analyses on current and prospective business models.
Focus areas: Leadership, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Excel 2016, Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Modeling, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Business Models, Customer Insights, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Data Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Segmentation, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Science, Data Analytics, Project Management, Business Planning, Google Ads, Google, Data Monetization, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Transformational Leadership, Market Research, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Product Branding, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Content Writing, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Media, IT Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Growth Strategy Consultants, Product Strategy, Business Intelligence (BI), United States, Consulting, Digital Transformation, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Business Restructuring, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Interviews, Advertising, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Roadmaps, Business Development, Competition Research, Business Transformation, Middle East, Business Process Re-engineering, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Team Leadership, Team Management, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Growth, Go-to-market Plans, Sales, Sales Pipeline Management, B2B, Thought Leadership, Sales Operations, Digital Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Advisory, Product Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Monetization Models, Competition Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Private Equity, Excel Expert, Organizational Strategy, Growth Capital Raising, Recruitment, Benchmarking, Corporate Benchmarking, Equity Research
Education
2003 - 2005
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Yale University - New Haven, CT, USA
Skills
Finance
Corporate Finance, Profit & Loss (P&L), Revenue Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, CFO, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Cash Flow Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Data Analysis, Fundraising, Three-statement Modeling, Market Research, Pricing, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Business Intelligence (BI), Cash Flow, Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Due Diligence, Investment Memoranda, Controller, Financial Reporting, Finance Strategy, Business Advisory, Monetization Models, Startup Funding, Private Equity, Capital Raising, Growth Capital Raising, Equity Research, Total Addressable Market (TAM), Blockchain, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Output Software
Excel 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint
Industry Expertise
Mobile User Acquisition, Early-stage Startups, Music, Nonprofits, Technology, Venture Capital, Higher Education, Education Technology (Edtech), Startup Accelerators, Capital Markets
Geographic Expertise
United States, Middle East
Data & Analysis Software
Intuit QuickBooks, Tableau, NetSuite
Other
Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research & Analysis, Operations Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Leadership, Business Operations, Key Account Management, Sales, Human Resources (HR), Product Management, Business Planning, Branding, Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Payroll & Benefits, Interim CFO, SaaS, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Business Models, Startups, Customer Insights, Customer Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data, Customer Satisfaction, Data-driven Marketing, Customer Segmentation, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Data Analytics, Project Management, Operations, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Google Ads, Google, Data Monetization, Customer Success, Customer Experience, Sales Strategy, Fintech, Transformational Leadership, Operating Models, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Storytelling, Communication, Public Relations (PR), Brand Building, Content Writing, Business Plan Consulting, Board Presentations, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Media, IT Strategy, Pitch Decks, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Change Management, Staffing, Growth Strategy Consultants, Organizational Design, CEO, COO, eCommerce, Product Strategy, Music Streaming, Music Production, Grants, Fractional CFO, Inventory, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Part-time CFO, Inventory Management, Consulting, Digital Transformation, Investor Presentations, New Business Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Target Operating Models, Corporate Governance, Vendor Selection, Reorganization, Sourcing, Vendors & Suppliers, Paid Advertising, Business Restructuring, Sales Growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Fundraising Consultant, Strategic Planning, Startup Consulting, Post-merger Integration, Stakeholder Interviews, PMI, Advertising, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Mobile Games, Gaming, Pitch Deck Consultant, Roadmaps, Business Development, Enterprise SaaS, Competition Research, HR Transformation, HR/Workforce Transformation, Business Transformation, PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Team Leadership, Team Management, Board Decks, Annual Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Crisis Management, Growth, US GAAP, Go-to-market Plans, Hedge Funds, Compliance, Sales Pipeline Management, B2B, Executive Coaching, Thought Leadership, IT Services, Sales Operations, Chief of Staff, Process Design, Digital Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Improvement, Turnaround Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Turnaround, B2C, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Optimization, Competition Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Investor Relations, Marketing Plans, Digital Project Management, Product Strategy Consultant, B2B Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Resource Allocation, Publishing, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Fractional COO, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Board Reporting, Performance Management, Executive Consulting, Financial Presentations, Excel Expert, Fundraising Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Scalable Operating Models, Marketing Operations, Scaling, Recruitment, Customer Acquisition, Benchmarking, Corporate Benchmarking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Supply Chain, Writing & Editing, IT, Marketing, Net Promoter Score (NPS), Growth Marketing, Data Science, Digital Experience Design, Product Branding, Edtech Design, K-12 Education, Education, Sales & Channel Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Business, New Products, Digital Video, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Slack, Adobe Suite, Omniture, Google Analytics, Economics, Product Development, Financials, Project Review, Consumer Behavior, General Management, Finance
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