2007
First live-streamed interactive web series
Identified the convergence of live performance and internet distribution years before the market. Produced "35" — covered by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and media outlets worldwide.
2008
First live web-based political telethon
17,000+ concurrent viewers, trending globally. Built the production systems and audience engagement model from scratch.
2008
Branded content operations
Joined an early branded video startup to build expertise in content monetization, client management, and digital media economics.
2011
Scaled interactive livestream to 50,000 concurrent viewers
Produced the first interactive live-streamed play. 50,000 consecutive viewers — proving the model at scale.
2012
Founded VirtualArtsTV
Co-founded and led operations for the first company dedicated to livestreaming live events with integrated real-time audience interaction. Clients included Apple, BMW, Amazon, DC Comics, and Kickstarter.
2013
Produced the first interactive livestreamed festival
The WiredArts Fest — 13 organizations, multi-camera production, companion app, global audience. Covered by ABC, CNN, and international media.
2013–2016
100+ productions. Enterprise and cultural clients.
Directed and produced 100+ interactive livestreams. Managed multi-stakeholder productions for Fortune 500 brands and major cultural organizations.
2016
Founded Collective Agency — Full-Service Digital Media Agency
Built and led a national team of 400+ creatives serving Fortune 500 clients, political campaigns, and national nonprofits. Full P&L ownership. Six years of sustained operation.
2020
Pioneered interactive virtual fundraising at enterprise scale
Integrated gaming engagement software into professional multi-camera productions for clients including the Biden Victory Fund, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and ERA Coalition. Delivered millions in fundraising outcomes.
2021–2025
Essence Festival of Culture — Large-Scale Production Operations
Working with Wide Angle Productions, facilitated production operations for 173 multi-camera livestreams over three days across multiple stages. Four consecutive years. Scalable systems, tight timelines, zero margin for error.
2024
MIT — Certificate in Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation
Formalized AI strategy and implementation capabilities. Immediately applied to enterprise workflow systems and automation pipelines.
2024
TCS New York City Marathon / NYRR — AI Systems Consultant
Built AI-powered production systems, analytics pipelines, and content strategy tools for one of the world's largest annual sporting events.
2025
AI workflow systems across every operational domain
Designed and deployed AI systems for analytics, operations, content production, and strategic planning — delivering measurable efficiency gains across every engagement.
2026
AI-Powered Knowledge Systems
Built PKES: a full-stack AI knowledge platform that transforms unstructured content into structured, interactive experiences. Proof of concept: a fully automated 75-minute guided experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.