aet | strategy

2020 - present

 

Principal

An idea lab and applied practice working on solutions for sustainability, incubating Xeko 2.0, and consulting with innovative companies and people to bring impactful ideas, brands and projects to life.

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sparrow

​2014 - 2019

 

Cofounder, Impact & Brand

Backed by 500 Startups and leading impact investors/funds, sparrow was a mobile company with a mission: bridge the digital divide and help under-served communities gain digital access. As a cofounder, leading brand and impact initiatives, I had the great joy of helping bring this company to life from concept to brand design to programs design and impact initiatives launched around the world. 

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ConnectSpace.vi

2012 - 2013

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​Program Lead, Communications, Digital Divide

ConnectSpace.vi was a broadband workforce development initiative based in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A cross-sector program, funded by a TARP stimulus grant, my involvement spanned launching co-working spaces, brand strategy, developing curriculum, teaching digital literacy classes and connecting job seekers with remote work opportunities.

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Matter Group

​2004 - 2009

 

Founder, CEO, Xeko Creator

Venture funded, Xeko (“zeeko”) is an interactive children's game and entertainment property I invented to raise awareness for endangered animals, build STEAM skills, and fund global conservation. The Xeko property includes the Legend of Xeko, a trading card game, online virtual world, eco-friendly stuffed animals, game patent, trademarks, and an animated series story treatment.