thewiz.eth [email protected] - Music + MGMT [email protected] - Ornamental Cannabacae
[email protected] - Digital Experience, Product & Consulting 773-480-6350
As co-founder of a handful of start-ups, assembled, nurtured and built teams of designers, engineers, product managers and sales account executives from the ground up.
Successfully managed the full spectrum of high-profile stakeholder relationships, from venture capitalists and CMOs to film executives and creative directors.
Ahead of the curve in consumer mobile technology and gamification, electronic music, community management, and e-commerce/real estate applications. Founded mobile game/app companies in 2006-2012, including two venture-backed and one exit.
On agency side, directed design and product development teams and served as a biz dev leader, securing many new clients. As an entrepreneur, built early mobile ad technology acquired by MediaMath, and served as chief product manager/founder for retail app alongside legendary Groupon co-founders.
10+ years of experience managing leading artists and creatives in music and film. Also managed budgets, touring, social media, content production, and marketing for dozens of chart- topping releases and products. Provided art direction and execution of content, including music and lyric videos, merchandise and more.
<aside> 📰 Press Over The Years
Oct 2023 - Present
BonsaiBakery.com is premier online marketplace for Ornamental Cannabacae, a new category for the hemp and cannabis industry. Catch us at a pop-up event in the Chicagoland area, promoting the concept of Decorative Hemp to the masses, and onboarding thousands with our Bonsai Starter Kits and Couch Canopy Community.
Josh is responsible for all the strategy, branding, e-commerce, daily social media, events, and much more for this fledling small business.