Operations
Organization and Operations management are vital to the success of growing businesses. Successful organization enables both telescope, long term and microscope, short term, success. Utilizing different programs and techniques, my companies can keep every aspect of their business in focus, from selling tens of thousands of products, to managing patents and trademark internationally, working with professional athletes.
Operational Expertise: Management of Business Framework and General Legal Structure (ie when to use a lawyer), Intellectual Property Management of Cost, Timelines, and Strategy, Developing Basic Financial and Accounting Acumen for Startups, Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Sales and Marketing Strategy, Communication and Personnel Management.
Programs: Basecamp, Slack, Hubspot
Partnerships
Partnership building is of paramount importance, but is often thrown in with networking. My focus is on Building mutually beneficial Relationships based on respect and trust, whether with advisors, companies, or organizations. This has enabled me to develop a vast array of industry partners ready to dive into new deals!
Brief List of Partners:
Teams/Players in the NFL/NBA/MLS/USL/USMVB, University Athletic Programs: Stanford, UCLA, U.S.C.
Corporate Leaders: Active Sports Clubs, Planet Fitness, Equinox
Trade Organizations: IDEA World Convention, IHRSA, Club Industry.
Financing
Obviously none of the above matters without the financing needed to make the endeavor happen. Key to fundraising is relationship development when funds are not necessary, constantly updating your network, so they are primed when ready. Experience: Raised multiple tranche angel and seed rounds at valuations from 1.25mm to 4mm in Convertible Notes and Convertible Securities (SAFE).
