Experience

EZ Numbers Start-Up
President
1/2008 - Present
Created software that easily creates startup P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, investor performance, etc. Launching new version that works in 70 countries, creating online version. EZ Numbers has helped raise over $1 billion for startups.

Pepperdine University Other
Adjunct Professor of Finance and Accounting
10/2014 - 3/2015
I created a highly-rated new class that combines accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, negotiations, and personal finance. I am now creating courseware for entrepreneurs around accounting and finance, and am writing a book on startup funding.
Giant Studios Start-Up
DIrector, Business Affairs
7/2008 - 12/2014
I was responsible for investor relations, HR, marketing, and business developing for the leading motion capture visual effects firm. We worked on the top movies and video games - Avatar, The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes, Tintin, Real Steel, Halo, Call of Duty, etc. I was critical in a successful proxy battle, led the acquisition of our software IP that led to our successful asset to Jim Cameron, and I negotiated our largest business development deals.
Departure Studios Start-Up
CFO
6/2007 - 7/2008
Responsible for finance, accounting, HR, etc.
Spitfire Ventures Start-Up
President
4/2002 - 4/2007
Started and ran this successful product development firm in Santa Monica.