Alex

A Proven Dual Perspective: I have operated at the highest levels of both global legacy corporations and agile, bootstrapped tech startups. I don't just speak about business development in theory, I built Swarovski’s first entertainment partnership from the ground up, and I co-founded a SaaS platform utilized on major film sets like Oppenheimer and Barbie. I understand how massive enterprise machines move, and how lean startups survive. 15+ Years of Real-World Dealmaking: My insights come directly from the front lines of high-stakes commercial negotiation. From pitching global icons like Mariah Carey alongside Live Nation and United Talent Agency (UTA), to securing enterprise software implementations with Netflix, Disney, and Lionsgate, I bring hard-won, tactical frameworks from actual boardrooms. The Intersection of Creative Storytelling and Commercial Grit: Many speakers understand either the creative brand narrative or the cold math of a contract. My sweet spot lives exactly in the middle. I teach audiences how to maintain a sharp, compelling brand identity while aggressively protecting commercial terms, pricing integrity, and revenue margins. An Uncompromising Commitment to Equity: I believe the strongest businesses are built sustainably and equitably. As a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advocate who has chaired major corporate EDI councils and serves on the Ithaca College Customer Experience Board of Advisors, I seamlessly weave actionable frameworks for building inclusive, relationship-first business models into every presentation.