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17+ years in the industry and 100M+ users across the businesses I’ve worked with. But that’s not my story. Those are the results of years of learning, but my story is way more complicated. My story is one of perseverance, honesty, and adaptation. I’ve scaled startups organically to a 9-figure user base in a short time. I believe marketing is not vague; it’s an honest conversation. And how you “hack” growth is through understanding user psychology. That leads to disruptive marketing and successful products. That’s what I love to do. Here’s a quick rundown of my journey into marketing & product growth: Remember a dating app that blew up with a crazy name? Bang with Friends! I co-founded it and organically grew it to over 6M+ users before selling it. (Trust me, I could fill a book with the wild stories from starting that app) I’ve served on the board of a Silicon Valley social media company, pulling in $200M+ in annual revenue, advising their marketing & product strategies. As Chief Growth Officer, I led data-driven growth initiatives for 17Live, Asia’s top live-streaming app, and launched its U.S. platform as LiveAF’s CEO. Then, I bought back my dating app, now named DOWN, raised it from the dead, and grew it to the top 5 in the U.S. I’m all about sharing my lessons and growing - both myself and others. Whether it’s through writing, speaking at events, or working with startups, I love passing on insights and learning from the amazing people I meet. When I’m not working, you can usually find me exploring new cultures and practicing new languages. I believe every conversation has the potential to spark something big. If you’re into entrepreneurship, disruptive marketing, or growth hacking and want to connect, hit me up. Let’s create something awesome together.