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Customer-focused leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation across media, publishing, retail industries and technology startups. Expert in digital transformation, AI-driven SaaS products, and strategic partnerships. Currently Chief Product Officer at Newsweek, leading an AI-powered transformation and achieving record audience growth. Previously served as President of Digital and CTO at TIME, rebuilt the digital business, significantly increased revenues, and launched TIMEPieces—TIME's Web3 initiative. Forged strategic partnerships with Google, Amazon, and Apple. Received the 2022 AdWeek 50 award. As CTO at OTG Management, introduced the world's first AI-based, cashierless "just walk out" retail airport stores in partnership with Amazon and helped secure strategic collaboration with Starbucks. Founded RefineAI, a Techstars-funded AI and computer vision SaaS startup, and TaktDigital, providing product and machine learning solutions for media and financial services. Led industry first streaming video initiatives at HBO and NBCUniversal, launching platforms including HBO GO across Latin America and the Emmy Award-winning NBCOlympics.com. Recognized for mentorship, diversity advocacy, and startup support, including mentoring over 50 women and minority-founded companies. Recipient of the 2024 Techstars Give First Award and former Chairman of the Board for Miami-Dade Public Schools' STEM initiative.