Lola Dating

Lola Dating is the first dating app that gets you out on a date within the same week. We make it fast, safe, easy and fun to meet new people, make romantic connections, and find lifelong partners.

Chief Executive Officer

PetPlate

Member of the Board of Advisors

PetPlate is widely respected as a pioneer in the fresh-cooked pet food category, one of the fastest growing categories in the $43 billion pet food industry. What sets PetPlate apart is its relentless pursuit of excellence in overall customer experience that delivers a best-in-class line of fresh-cooked meals, USDA organic treats, and health supplements in a unique baked format.

CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

BrandProject LP

BrandProject makes seed stage investments in disruptive consumer products and technology. With an impressive team of seasoned entrepreneurs based in Toronto and New York City, the company invests in and builds consumer-focused companies across N.A., including Atolla, Gainful, Pet Plate, Persona, Daily Harvest, Freshly, AWAKE Chocolate, Ritual, Owlet.

Shareholder & Advisor

Conics Foods, Inc.

Investor in Conics Foods, an early-stage company that licenses patented technology for the mass production of cone-shaped dough products, including savory bread cones. See www.crispycones.com for more details.

Ruby's Naturals, Inc.

Ruby Rockets launched in 2013 and today their frozen Veggie and Fruit Pops are available in over 3,000 stores nationwide. The company introduced a creamy and delicious, non-dairy yogurt alternative in November 2015 -- the first non-dairy, shelf-stable snack sold in a tube format. Ruby Rockets is a product of Ruby's Naturals, a company dedicated to providing healthy, wholesome snacks for the whole family. Their products do not contain any added sugar, are low in calories, are made with organic, non-GMO ingredients, are gluten free, vegan, and Kosher.

Board Observer

Inventages Venture Capital

One of the world’s largest life-sciences, nutrition and wellness focused venture capital fund managers. Pursuing opportunities that focus on the prevention and management of chronic diseases through diagnostics, drugs, OTC, medical and functional foods, nutraceuticals and enabling technologies which address these major disease areas: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, brain health, metabolic and bone health.

Venture Partner

MetaBrand Capital

Provide early-stage funding to emerging growth companies in the food & beverage, supplement, and personal care industries. MetaBrand Capital is a division of MetaBrand, a full-service advisory firm providing product formulation, outsourced operations, and sales & marketing services to natural, organic and functional food, beverage, supplements and personal care brands.

Managing Partner

Palm Ventures

Managed the start up phase of Palm Foods, a healthy fast-food, drive-thru only quick-service restaurant, including concept development, strategic and business planning, menu and product development, branding and marketing strategy. Assisted in appointment of all key management hires, vendors and suppliers.

Advisor

Tasti D-Lite LLC

Worked alongside company founder to revitalize Tasti D-Lite frozen dessert brand, growing the number of stores from 30 to 90, and expanding geographic reach from three to nine states. Articulated new strategic direction in a communications platform that set the stage for growth. Led brand revitalization, including a flagship prototypical store showcasing the updated brand identity. Licensees adopted new marketing materials and store design, which improved company’s image, sales and consumer confidence. The entire effort led to the successful sale of the company to a leading private equity firm.

Marketing Communications Director

The Global Name Registry, Limited

Created online marketing/PR campaign for successful launch of .name top-level domain (TLD). Dot-com company won competitive international government bid to operate “.name”, one of seven new TLDs intended solely for use by individuals. Developed corporate communications strategy and vision for partners, investors and end-users, resulting in increased awareness and momentum. Collaborated with leading digital marketing agency to create and launch an online marketing campaign. Secured international press coverage equivalent to $75M in paid media, putting .name on the map. Nearly every sanctioned registrar began to offer .name. Millions flocked to .name website when it first launched.

General Management / Full P&L Responsibility / Strategic Planning / Fundraising / Business & Corporate Development / Product Development / Branding / Marketing / Communications & PR / Manufacturing / Distribution / Operations

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