// USER EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE Over 18 years of experience driving strategy and execution on optimal UX solutions while simultaneously delivering on business goals and objectives. Expertise across web and mobile interface design, from concept to delivery, in a variety of industries. // LEADER Proven and accomplished leader of large UX teams comprised of interaction designers, […]
As a Strategy Consultant and Senior Advisor, I help Internet, media, consumer goods & retail companies operationalize their growth plans and communicate to investors with impact. As an advisor and mentor to start-ups, I provide an operator's perspective from having 20+ years of experience in building new businesses. I'm a boomerang management consultant – I
David Sobie is the co-founder and CEO of Happy Returns in Santa Monica, CA. Happy Returns was founded in 2015 and pioneered box-free returns for e-commerce retailers, speeding customer refunds and reducing return shipping costs. Happy Returns was acquired by PayPal in 2021. After a period of exponential growth, UPS acquired the company in 2023.
Engineering leader with a 20+ year track record of delivering at scale—modernizing platforms, embedding AI into financial systems, and leading globally distributed teams through complex transformations. I operate at the intersection of architecture, execution, and business impact. * Platform Modernization & Scale: Reduced incidents by 80% through microservices and DevEx improvements; rebuilt orchestration systems for
Greg Kim is President at Ocean Heights Ventures, a leading strategic advisory firm serving CEOs, Boards and private equity firms. He leverages his experiences in scaling and selling multiple tech companies and advising countless others in both B2B and B2C arenas. His value creation activities have covered a wide spectrum including corporate strategy, GTM, performance
I am a seasoned marketer with over two decades of experience, currently serving as Head of Growth at Katin, an iconic surf lifestyle apparel brand. I've managed digital marketing for multiple startups and mid-stage companies, including a few simultaneously. Since 2016, I have focused on DTC marketing, primarily with brands on the Shopify platform, in
Entrepreneur and operator with 30 years of deep experience in online games, digital health, food, fitness, sports and media. Co-Founder of Tastemade, LIVESTRONG.COM and Demand Media. Board member USC Center for Body Computing. Expertise in building multiplayer networks, community-based platforms, product, technology, marketing, brand, storytelling, partnerships and community development.
Brad is an Executive and PE Operator specializing in international go-to-market strategies and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) growth, with extensive experience scaling businesses across Europe and the Americas. Over his 15-year career in ecommerce, he's consistently driven revenue growth and profitability through integrated marketing initiatives—spanning performance marketing, SEO, influencer partnerships, CRM, and AI-driven operations. He has successfully
I build things, teams, companies and people! 20+ years of experience shaping and structuring companies for rapid, sustained growth. People-focused, analytical leader who understands business, inspires cutting-edge innovation, and dives deeply into operations—from technology and manufacturing through market development. Master’s degree from MIT; trained in executive leadership. Always open to unconventional ideas.
