monica dodi

Point. Click. Decorate! Decorist reinvents a fragmented and traditional industry with a unique, scalable technology platform that offers the next generation in interior design. Sold to Bed Bath and Beyond. www.decorist.com

Advisor to GP on their investment strategies, deal flow and due diligence in the convergence of new media. Advisor to their early stage new media portfolio companies.

Responsible for the growth and management of sales, marketing, and business development, and eventually R&D, of this early tech start-up focused on main frame synopses (e.g. Lexus/Nexus) and corresponding microfiche libraries of critical engineering standards and specifications (UL, ISO, MilSpec, etc.), funded by Robert Evans, angel investor. Achieved operating break-even within the first year due to high demand from most government, military and defense contractors, about 5000 installations. High Security Clearance. Acquired Remac Corporation, provider of BATF database management. Sold company to Thyssen-Bornemisza, a German conglomerate.

The 22 is a growth equity and advisory firm focused on increasing the export capacity of Southern California companies, positioning these companies to accelerate growth and scale via international sales. The 22 targets small and medium sized companies with attractive financial performance and potential for new or increased international revenues. The 22’s investment strategy mitigates risk while realizing above market returns -- both monetary and social -- by diversifying markets, targeting (not exclusively) women and minority-owned companies and creating jobs.

Investment and consulting for new media companies

New venture funded by Softbank Technology Ventures to create and develop user generated video message boards with Vidville.com as the platform (B2C). First to market with white label solutions (B2B) for video production and publishing on the internet.

Launched first ever recycled paper printing and publishing company in Europe with Disney products and brands. Secured distribution in major retailers throughout Europe including Boots (UK), Monoprix and Carrefour (France), Karstadt (Germany), Stanza (Italy). Sold to American Greetings.

Member of the Board of Directors for this massive public private project to revitalize the 52 miles of the LA River. Frank Gehry Master Architect.

Where the fans meet the Stars online, Entertainment Asylum reached 4 million unique users per day, and operating break-even in less than a year after launch, outdistancing all competitors combined. Studio I where over 600 "A" list celebrities came to chat with thousands of fans via video streaming. First Video on Demand online. Closed first ever major advertising deals with Fortune 500 companies for internet based promotional campaigns. Merger with Time Warner relocated operations to NYC.

Launched the Warner Channel in the UK, South America and Australia to create new television revenue streams and cross promotion partnerships with WB branded programming and media libraries. Further expansion discontinued due to merger with Turner.

Spearheaded the reorganization of Disney Consumer Products Europe and the Middle East. Negotiated PanEuropean contracts with Nestle, IBM, Hasbro, Mateel, Phillips and other MNCs to double revenues in the first year. Implemented cross platform and cross sector marketing campaigns and partnerships for Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and established Disney iconic brands.

Cofounder and key executive of MTV Europe in the early days of new cable television channels. Spearheaded business strategy, network and advertising sales, marketing and promotions to create the fastest growing channel in Europe in 16 countires with over 25 million households. Key Investors included British Telecom, Viacom and Robert Maxwell.

Spearheaded Management consulting division focused on strategic planning and marketing initiatives for Fortune 100 clients including Bank of America and Adco.

The Women's Venture Capital Fund invests in early stage (Series A), women led companies in digital media and sustainability on the West Coast. Investments include Ivytalk.com, Proxio.com, Edsurge.com, nVoicepay.com, Omnimedia.com, Decorist.com, Newsela.com. www.womensvcfund.com

Summer intern at Management Analysis Center (MAC), the consulting firm founded by Harvard Business School professors."]