Intrepid

Intrepid is a financial technology company that brings innovation, inspiration, and opportunity to every entrepreneur and business in the creator economy.

Our core product "Superstar" is a creator marketing management software designed to automate the way data-driven marketing teams operate. It offers an integrated platform to manage the entire lifecycle of creator marketing campaigns. 

The objective is to streamline processes from the creator discovery phase to payments, all while leveraging data-driven insights and fostering enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

I recruit customers, partners and lead our global community.

Co-Founder | Community | Growth 

Activate America

Producer of Amplified Avondale https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedavondale/ 

Activate America leads urban transformation and regenerative placemaking projects, creating vibrant cultural hubs for economic revitalization and fosters community connection and cultural diversity.

As the Founder and CEO of Activate America, I orchestrated a transformative journey that significantly impacted the local community. We've achieved remarkable milestones:

Community Development: Our festival transitioned from a homogenous gathering into a diverse and inclusive event, with over 1,000 monthly attendees representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds, fostering an inclusive sense of community and cultural diversity.

Revenue Growth: Doubled and tripled revenue for local merchants, contributing to the economic vitality of the community.

Urban Revitalization: Pioneered the creation of a net-new entertainment district, catalyzing urban revitalization and cultural enrichment.

Founder and CEO

Delivering over a hundred keynote speeches, panels, and moderated discussions on Fintech, Modern Banking, Web3, Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Work.

Translating deep tech trends into human-centric insights, driven by my entrepreneurial, executive recruiting, and advisory background.

Public Speaker

Silver Creek Partners

Full time through 2016, select long term clients through 2023. Global reach.
Key Contributions:

Recruited and onboarded over 2500 professionals, driving substantial revenue growth and innovation for diverse organizations. Hundreds of customers from idea stage to F50.
Functional areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Development
Roles: CSuite to individual contributor.
Google, SAP, SingTel, AIA, Flipt, Anheiser Busch, Salesforce,

Key Accomplishments:
Scaled startup engineering teams from initial hires to robust units of up to 40 engineers.

Led talent acquisition for a HealhTech startup from idea to a teams 140+ employees.

Led talent acquisition efforts for a Fortune 100 electronics manufacturer, resulting in 35 senior manager and executive hires within 12 months.

Scaled a Fortune 50 insurance company's newly formed division from a single employee to 35 senior hires in just 18 months, including relocating 25 senior executives to Singapore.

Oversaw organizational design and talent acquisition for a corporate development and Innovation business unit, culminating in 14 executive-level hires.

Drove early success for startups, consistently recruiting first customers in zero to one environments.

Founder | Executive Recruiter

Intrepid Ventures

Intrepid Ventures was a Blockchain and Web3 startup studio and innovation lab for founders and chief innovation officers.

Customer-facing leader with a proven track record of success in growing and engaging communities, launching successful events, and building relationships in the blockchain and Web3 space.

Grew a global invite-only community from 0 to 30,000+ members in 18 months. Community led insights and guidance helped to shape the thinking of community members and position them for success in the rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 space.

Developed and launched more than 20 sponsored events across Southeast Asia through ecosystem partners including Visa, Prudential, AIA, IFC World Bank, IBM, and others, attracting over 10,000 attendees. 

Facilitated community-driven innovation and collaboration, resulting in the launch of multiple successful blockchain/crypto products across insurance, fintech, security, and gaming.

Intrepid Ventures | Co-Founder | Blockchain & Web3 Venture Studio

Creator Economy | Influencer Marketing | Community | Sales and Partnerships | Recruiting

I help Influencer Marketing teams unify, automate, and scale their operations so they can focus on growth vs. administrative tasks.


I've recruited and helped build amazing teams (onboarded 2500+ professionals).
I've designed and built global communities from zero to 30K+.
Designed, launched and produced 18 Music and Art Festivals, 5 large scale conferences and 100+ events
Co-founded 4 startups in  Blockchain, Healthech, Fintech and AI/Automation.

Zach Piester

Rafael Schwarz

TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group)

TERRITORY Influence is the leading full service influencer marketing agency in Europe, serving clients with influencer solutions, data & SaaS technology, strategy consulting, campaign execution & measurement across all type of influencers (from nano to micro, from macro to celebrity influencer).

Chief Revenue Officer | International Board Member | VP Sales & Marketing

As International Client Service Director I was responsible to identify global business opportunities, develop better client service strategies and build up an international key account team. Working directly with the CEO and the regional managing directors to implement new consulting processes, international pricing and client service policies to increase both client retention and new business for our SaaS Marketing Technology, Word of Mouth Campaigns and Consumer Engagement Programs.

International Director Business Development | Global Account Director | SaaS & MarTech | CEO Advisor

As General Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland I was fully responsible for setting the strategic direction of the leading Word-of-Mouth marketing agency in DACH and delivering strong financial results, outstanding client satisfaction, excellent campaign performance and strong leadership for all agency functions and 50+ team members.

Managing Director | General Manager | Country Manager | Advertising & Media | Digital & WOM

Forbes Communications Council

In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together to connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Consultants will also be invited to share their insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to expert panels. Forbes Councils mission is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.

Marketing & Communications Expert | Key Opinion Leader | Council Member

Henkel

Head of Global Innovation Management for the Cosmetics Division - responsible for idea generation and trend management for our strategic business units.
Head of the Strategic Business Unit Oral Care, leading the global marketing team to develop competitive strategies and deliver best in class innovation pipeline and integrated communication.

Head of Innovation | International Marketing Director | Global Beauty Category Leader

Mars

Responsible for growing the 500 Mio Mars chocolate business in Germany, by leading an engaged marketing team of 25 to excellence in go-to-market strategy and execution. As a member of the Leadership Team (reporting to the GM) I am also contributing to the overall vision and strategy of the business, as well as providing orientation, engagement and the right organisation for more than 600 employees of Mars Germany

Marketing Director | Change Management | CMO Team | Business Transformation | Performance & ROI 

Reckitt Benckiser

Overall responsible for generating sustainable medium and long term top and bottom line growth for a billion $ brand by:  
  - increasing the level and quality of innovations, 
  - building and maintaining the integrity of the brand equity 
  - developing and implementing international growth strategies and success models. 
  - providing superior strategic and creative solutions to the CEO and Executive Board.
  - leading multi-cultural and x-functional teams to deliver complex international projects and successfull in market execution.

Global Brand Marketing Manager | Innovation | Go to Market Models | Brand Equity | Top 400

Responsible for managing the relationship with key trade partners, implementing business strategies and in store improvements, creating reliable sales forecasts and achieving our Net Revenue and Gross Margin targets. I was also leading a Team of 9 Sales Reps to execute the agreed 4P strategies and priorities.

Key Account Manager | Business Development | Grocery Retail & E-Commerce | Drug & Food Sales

Brand Manager June 2001-August 2002
Marketing Manager Sept 2002-March 2004

Marketing Manager | Brand Strategy | Advertising & Promotion | FMCG & OTC

Procter & Gamble

Aug 98 - April 00 ABM P&G Austria/Switzerland (Vienna)
May 00 - May 01 JBM P&G Germany (Frankfurt)

Assistant Brand Manager | Marketing & Media Plan | Advertising & Promotion | CRM & Loyalty Programs

Digital Marketing Intern | Data & Personalization | Targeting & CRM

3M Germany

Development of Digital Marketing Strategy

Marketing Intern | Digital & Online | Customer Acquisition | Adhesive Business

Global Executive | CPG & Retail & Media | Board Member | Start-Up Advisor | LinkedIN Top Voice | International Sales & Marketing Leader | B2B & B2C Strategy

I boost FMCG brand growth by activating thousands of influencer (nano/micro/macro/star) to deliver measurable sales impact, market share and penetration gains by leveraging data, technology and creativity. My team of 40+ experts across Europe provides strategic consulting, campaign management, creative concepts and SaaS technology to manage P2P advocacy across online (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitch), offline (word-of-mouth, trial, sampling) and e-commerce (online traffic, ratings&reviews, live shopping, social commerce) channels.

EXPERTISE: 20+ years’ expertise in business strategy, change management, marketing & sales leadership, innovation management and P&L delivery. International FMCG and Social Media thought leader and CEO/CMO advisor with strategic experience underpinned by pragmatic, hands-on approach and passion to win. Results driven, entrepreneurial and internationally experienced commercial leader, senior business development, digital transformation and growth strategy specialist.

COMPETENCIES:
General Management * Marketing & Sales Strategy * Organisation Development * Leadership
Go to Market Models * Revenue Generation * Customer Acquisition * Product Innovation
Digital Transformation * Return on Investment * P&L Management * Business Development
Direct-to-Consumer * Social Commerce * International Leadership * E-Commerce & Retail
Business Transformation * Key Account Management * Brand Positioning * Word-of-Mouth
Board Member * Advertising & Communication * Change Management * Influencer Marketing
Martech & Adtech * Team Development * Coaching & Mentoring

INDUSTRY FOCUS: FMCG & CPG, Cosmetics & Beauty, Food & Beverage, Health Care & OTC, Laundry & Cleaning, Media & Advertising, MarTech & AdTech, Digital & Social & Creative Agencies

Connect with me on LinkedIN to engage on business development strategies, the future of advertising & marketing, social media & digital transformation and high performance organisational leadership.

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