MBA in Entertainment, University of Southern California | Ex: Disney, JPMorganChase, KPMG, PwC

Fun fact: My LinkedIn isn't my resume. 

So don't come here looking to evaluate hiring me based on my LinkedIn. 

Or maybe you should look at my LinkedIn to realize I beautifully blend data and analytics with entertaining and educational storytelling. 

I always dreamed of being a television programmer. It never happened, so instead I live out my dream programming LinkedIn like my own TV channel. 

Over the past 5 years, I’ve logged 10,000+ hours on this platform. I’ve built a following of 100,000+ by programming my LinkedIn like my own TV channel. My content isn’t random. It’s strategic. Story-driven. Designed to drive real outcomes.

And it’s worked, generating $10M+ in deals for the companies I've worked. Read that one again. Not me, but my companies. The power of companies leveraging LinkedIn is the future of LinkedIn. 

In 2021, I launched a global  events company while working with a Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher startup, producing 40+ events in LA, NYC, Dubai, Paris, and London that drove millions of dollars in  revenue. I understand how to leverage LinkedIn so companies can drive real results. 

A few highlights:

-Closed a strategic partnership with CAA
-Raised $7M in funding for a Mark Cuban venture-backed startup
-Secured $4.13M in brand deals for one of the world’s top celebrities

My background spans banking (JPMorganChase), global advisory (PwC, KPMG), and a decade as CFO/COO in the luxury design world, managing 50+ people and overseeing $40M+ in ARR and $1B+ in real estate projects for icons like President Obama, George Clooney, and Cindy Crawford.

I’ve lived and worked in LA, NYC, and Dubai. I’ve built communities in tech, luxury, and now the creator economy. I’m obsessed with solving complex business problems through storytelling, partnerships, and scalable brand strategy.

Always open to meeting new and interesting people that love life, love to win, and love to make the world a better place.

John Kraski

Ben Affleck just sold an AI company to Netflix.

Yes. That Ben Affleck.

While tabloids covered his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, he was quietly building something.

In 2022, he started studying AI.

He admitted it scared him at first.

But instead of running from it, he did something most people wouldn't.

He built a company called InterPositive.

Not AI that replaces filmmakers.
AI built BY filmmakers FOR filmmakers.

Tools that protect the human side of storytelling.

No text-to-video gimmicks.
No "get the human out of it" nonsense.

Real tools for real creators.

This week, Netflix acquired the whole company.

Ben Affleck is now a senior advisor.

Think about that.

The same guy TMZ was photographing looking sad outside his house was simultaneously building technology Netflix wanted to buy.

The headlines you read about someone are almost never the full story.

Everyone saw the divorce.
Nobody saw the company.

That's how it works.

The people building something real aren't posting about it.
They're not seeking validation.
They're heads down, doing the work.

And one day, the news breaks.

What you're building in silence will eventually speak for itself.

How about them apples?!

Partnerships @ Dhar Mann, Forbes #2 Creator I MBA in Entertainment, University of Southern California

My favorite part of working for Dhar Mann?

Giving studio tours.

Because that's when the magic happens.

Yesterday, I had the chance to walk Lynnwood A. Bibbens, Chairman and CEO of ReachTV, through our 125,000 sq ft studio with 65 sets.

And you can literally see the moment it clicks.
People start imagining the possibilities.

Now here's why Lynnwood is so interesting.

He didn't just build a media company.
He built a distribution empire hiding in plain sight.

ReachTV reaches audiences across:

1M+ hotel rooms.
The top 100 U.S. airports.
5,000+ premium properties.

Plus digital, OTT, and mobile.

Oh… and they broadcast every National Football League (NFL) game.

Which means millions of people are watching their screens while waiting for flights, checking into hotels, or traveling across the country.

That's not just media.

That's attention at scale.

As we walked through the studio, we started brainstorming ideas around the World Cup and other global moments.

Because the best partnerships don't start in boardrooms.
They start when two people walk through a space and see the same future.

If you don't know Lynnwood A. Bibbens, you should.

He's quietly built one of the most powerful distribution platforms in modern media.

Trust me on this one.

My most viral post of all time?

It wasn't even on LinkedIn.

It wasn't even me.

Wait what?

Yes. I joined Threads a few years ago.

Started posting. After a few weeks, something weird happened.

I started going crazy viral.

One post did 4.1M impressions.

I was so excited.
I was finally a star.
I was now famous.

Until I started reading the comments.

"Loved you in The Office."
"You and Emily Blunt are couple goals."
"When is Jack Ryan season 5 coming?!"

One guy was genuinely pissed at me for canceling his favorite show.

The lesson?

Social media success isn't about building your dream community.

It's about building John Krasinski's dream community.

So now I have a Threads following that thinks I'm married to Mary Poppins and saved the world for the CIA.

Trust me and John Krasinski on this one.

A powerful reminder from Ryan Reynolds:

My favorite thing about LinkedIn is watching people who I have no clue what they do for work get 300 likes and 300 comments on every post here yet I see Fortune 100 CEOs and executives running billion dollar companies barely get 100 likes. This is why LinkedIn is so beautiful.

LinkedIn is the new Instagram.

I'm serious.

If I had to simplify my LinkedIn success into one thing right now, it's this:

Pictures.

I treat every image like a Hollywood one-sheet.

You know, a movie poster.

You've got less than 2 seconds to capture someone's attention.

Make it pop.

And yes, I see the irony of making a video post about pictures.

Trust me and Thomas Woodhams on this one.

I love you LinkedIn.

But why does this video continue to be the first thing in my feed?

I don’t even wear blush anymore.

Hope this helps.

A powerful reminder from Harry Styles:

The most ridiculous thing about LinkedIn is I’m worth $140M, have 47 million Instagram followers, and was in one of the world’s greatest boy bands, but here on LinkedIn this John Kraski guy has more followers than me.

Yesterday I took a picture in Beverly Hills. 

Didn’t edit it.
Didn’t filter it.
Didn’t use AI to create it.

Just me, my fingers, and my eyes.

Capturing a quick moment of beauty.

Refreshing to know us humans can still be creative without the help of robots.

Fun fact: typed this post without AI as well.

Trust me and Mona Lisa on this one.

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A powerful reminder from Taylor Swift:

The most ridiculous thing about LinkedIn is I’m worth $1.6 billion, have 280 million Instagram followers, and won 14 Grammys, but here on LinkedIn this John Kraski guy has more followers than me.

A powerful reminder from Ryan Gosling:

People like to blame the LinkedIn algorithm for everything going wrong in their lives. Their career problems. Their financial problems. Their marital problems. 

Meanwhile the algorithm is just trying to deliver stale quotes and generic motivational advice to your feeds. 

Leave the algorithm alone.

Work the comments like a DJ.

Stop posting and ghosting.

It doesn't work.

I have 119k+ followers.

And I still spend 5+ hours a week in the comments.

Not just on my posts.
On other people's posts too.

Most people think LinkedIn is a broadcast platform.

Post something clever. Walk away. Hope it goes viral.

That's not how this place works.

The algorithm doesn't reward your post.
It rewards your presence.

Think of it like a DJ at a party.

You don't just drop a track and leave the booth.

You read the room.
You adjust to what's happening.
You keep the energy going.

Your post is the track.
The comments are the party.

If you leave early, don't be surprised when people stop showing up.

LinkedIn is a reciprocal community.

To receive LinkedIn love, you must give LinkedIn love.

Trust me and Thomas Woodhams on this one.

CEO, #KeynoteSpeaker 🤖 #Futurist 💻 #C-Level Exec, #Tech & #Advisor

As a seasoned Business Angel, Startup Investor, and Senior Advisor, I collaborate with global talents to drive innovations, support dynamic startup founders, and provide strategic guidance to leaders navigating transformations.

In my former role as CEO at Prospitalia Group (now Vivecti Group) and Partner & Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), I advised C-level executives on procurement, supply chain, finance, shared services, post-merger integration, and digital transformation globally. At BCG, I specialized in digital transformation, new business model innovation, and restructuring with a focus on procurement, supply chain, business process intelligence and operations.

As Chief Innovation Officer at Celonis, I championed the concept of the "superfluid enterprise" through process mining, advocating for extraordinary experiences globally. In the capacity of Chief Digital Officer, I served as a 'Digital Ambassador' for SAP, assisting customers worldwide in defining and executing digital transformation strategies across industries.

Previously, as Chief Procurement Officer at SAP, I implemented a global category management organization, procurement shared services, and a hybrid model with Ariba, Fieldglass, and Concur. Later, as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of SAP Ariba, I dedicated my efforts to simplifying procurement and supply chain complexities through innovative software solutions.

My diverse roles have equipped me with a deep understanding of technology, compliance, and supplier networks, making me sensitive to the challenges faced by today's procurement leaders. I am passionate about leveraging my experience to drive impactful transformations, foster innovation, and contribute to the success of businesses globally.

Dr. Marcell Vollmer

The question “Which AI model is best?” misses the point.

Models are becoming specialized infrastructure.

Some are optimized for reasoning.
Others for creativity.
Some integrate deeply into enterprise workflows.
Others prioritize open access or cost efficiency.

The real skill isn’t choosing a winner.

It’s understanding the strengths and limits of each system and using them accordingly.

AI isn’t a single tool.

It’s a stack.

And as the ecosystem matures, the advantage won’t go to those who pick one model and stick with it.

It will go to those who know how to orchestrate them.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #Technology

Source 🙏 Julia Danyal

One of the most dangerous barriers in organizations is invisible.

Psychologists call it learned helplessness.

After repeated setbacks, people stop trying, even when the constraint is gone. Not because they can’t act, but because experience has convinced them it won’t work.

You see it in teams all the time.

Someone stops sharing ideas after one bad meeting.
A proposal fails once and the topic never comes back.
A leader avoids bold decisions because the last risk didn’t pay off.

The obstacle disappears.

The belief remains.

Over time, this becomes cultural. Teams optimize for safety instead of possibility. Organizations stop challenging assumptions that may no longer be true.

One of the quiet responsibilities of leadership is to reset those beliefs.

Not with slogans, but with small proofs that the barrier is actually gone.

Sometimes the biggest constraint in a system isn’t structural.

It’s psychological.

#Leadership #Mindset #OrganizationalCulture #Innovation

Source 🙏 @ Adam Mostafa

Headlines about “50% of white-collar jobs disappearing” create urgency.

But they miss the more important shift.

Work isn’t vanishing.
It’s being restructured.

Execution is compressing.
Information is commoditized.
Optimization is increasingly automated.

What remains scarce?

Judgment under ambiguity.
Ethical decision-making.
Systems thinking across silos.
The ability to learn, unlearn, and reconfigure.

For decades, careers were built on accumulation:
More knowledge. More specialization. More control.

Now value is shifting toward integration:
Connecting domains. Framing better questions. Seeing second-order effects.

Reskilling for 2030 isn’t about chasing every new tool.

It’s about strengthening the capabilities that tools can’t easily replicate:

• Creativity in problem framing
• Resilience in uncertainty
• Self-awareness in leadership
• Analytical rigor without rigidity
• Lifelong learning as default

AI doesn’t eliminate human relevance.

It exposes where it truly lies.

The question isn’t whether you can compete with machines on speed.

It’s whether you can operate at a level where speed alone isn’t decisive.

#FutureOfWork #Leadership #AI #SystemsThinking #LifelongLearning

Source 🙏 Betsy Tong

Failure isn’t the opposite of progress.

It’s feedback under load.

From the outside, repeated setbacks look like poor execution.
From the inside, they’re compression points - where assumptions break and weak logic is exposed.

The difference isn’t whether you fall.

It’s what the fall reveals.

Did you misread the market?
Underestimate complexity?
Overestimate timing?
Build something elegant that nobody needed?

Wins can hide structural flaws.
Losses rarely do.

The discipline is not romanticizing failure.
It’s extracting signal from it.

In venture building, most meaningful progress doesn’t come from momentum alone.

It comes from iteration after impact.

The staircase doesn’t reward optimism.

It rewards adjustment.

Resilience isn’t stubbornness.
It’s the ability to reconfigure and climb differently next time.

#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Resilience #VentureBuilding #SystemsThinking

Source 🙏 Dipl Ing Lars Behrendt

Robots are starting to look more like us.

Not just in shape, but in expression.

New humanoid systems are being developed with synthetic skin, articulated facial muscles, and biomimetic structures that mimic human movement. Micro-motors can reproduce subtle expressions like smiling, blinking or frowning, making interactions feel more natural.

The goal isn’t only technical realism.

It’s acceptance.

When robots are designed to communicate emotions and move more naturally, they become easier to integrate into environments where interaction matters: healthcare, education, hospitality, and customer service.

But this direction also raises deeper questions.

The closer machines resemble humans, the more society will have to think about trust, boundaries, and expectations. The “uncanny valley” still exists, and technology that looks almost human can sometimes create discomfort rather than connection.

What’s clear is that robotics is moving beyond purely functional machines.

We are entering a phase where robots are designed to interact socially, not just perform tasks.

The real challenge won’t only be technological.

It will be how humans adapt to working and living alongside them.

#Robotics #AI #HumanoidRobots #Innovation #FutureOfWork

Source 🙏 Yamin Hussain

AI isn’t just creating new job titles.

It’s exposing how outdated many organizational structures have become.

Companies are rushing to hire prompt engineers, AI architects, and AI product managers. But the real challenge isn’t adding roles.

It’s connecting them.

AI sits at the intersection of multiple domains:

Data engineering
Model development
Risk and governance
Product integration
Business decision-making

If those functions remain siloed, AI initiatives generate activity — not impact.

The organizations that succeed with AI will not simply have the most AI specialists.

They will redesign how teams collaborate across data, technology, and business units.

Because AI is not just a technical capability.

It’s an operating model shift.

#AI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Technology

Source 🙏 @sijlalhussain

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