Technology, Entertainment, & Regulatory Executive
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I am a seasoned entertainment + technology development executive and attorney with a diverse skill set. I am now seeking a new challenge after an eight-year stint at Sony Music Entertainment in Los Angeles.
My continued focus is on creating new monetization opportunities at the intersection of media, communities, and technology that will enable new models of content distribution and consumption, as well as forging the partnerships and business models that support them. As an industry veteran, I have relevant skills in the areas of business development, contract formation, negotiations, product management, product/market fit, financial planning, partnerships, strategic planning, market analysis, personnel management, and communications.
I have both a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Fine Arts from Vanderbilt University, as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. I am a licensed attorney in good standing with the District of Columbia and Missouri Bars. As a former investment banker, I passed my U.S.
Series 7 FINRA General Securities Representative examination and held a U.K. FCA CF21 Investment Adviser qualification. I rely on my previous law, banking, and international experience to assess and manage projects with the widest possible perspective and create new opportunities for my employer (40+ career patents filed).
Professional Experience – 2012 to 2024
Sony Music Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA 2016 – April 30, 2024
2020 - 2024 – Vice President, Head of Monetization & Strategic Partnerships, Sony Immersive Music Studios
2016 - 2019 - Director, Emerging Technology Group
Worked with Sony Corporation’s diverse global business units (music, film, TV, gaming, consumer electronics, automotive, drones, robotics, data, IP, policy, investments, brand, and innovation) to create emerging technology strategies, revenue opportunities, and equity investment opportunities in mixed reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), user-generated content (UGC), virtual production, game engine design, Web3 wallets, blockchain, virtual currencies, and artificial intelligence (AI). Coordinated with internal and external ecosystem participants (investors, label teams, content distribution channels, tech industry, standards bodies, universities, consumer brands, legal and regulatory groups) in furtherance of "One Sony" activities.
o Salesforce AI & Web3 Advisory Board, Founding Member.
o Metaverse Standards Forum, Founding Member.
o RIAA Blockchain and Hi-Res Audio Working Group, Member.
o Sony USC Summer Development / Intern Program, Manager.
o Techstars Music Accelerator Program, Mentor.
o Sony Music Bowling Team, Member.
Viosoft Corp, San Jose, CA 2014 - 2016
Vice President, Incubation & Strategy
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA 2012 - 2014
Director Intel Labs Venturing, General Manager Perceptual Compute Team (Beijing, Seoul, Santa Clara)
o Origination and implementation of user-defined tablet for 50+ community (AARP RealPad).
o Mentoring for Graph Analytics Operation (later transferred to the Data Center Group).
o Mentoring for small-form factor compute platform (later released as Edison).
Earlier Career Highlights – Silicon Valley Executive, Technology Banker & Attorney
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law.
B.A., Economics, Vanderbilt University
B.A., Fine Arts, Vanderbilt University.
Continuing Education (Music Licensing), Berklee College of Music.
Washington D.C. and Missouri Bar Associations, Licensed Attorney & Member - In Good Standing.
Previous holder of U.S. Series 7 FINRA General Securities Representative qualification (Good Standing throughout).
Previous holder of U.K. FCA CF21 Investment Adviser qualification (Good Standing throughout).
Previously registered with the Law Society of England & Wales (Good Standing throughout).
