Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, we work with both start-ups and established companies on new initiatives throughout the US and sometimes in Europe.
The company is founded by partners who have long track records for launching successful new ideas. We often invest, defer fees and will assume management roles in new ventures.
THE TEAM
David Shantz
Creative Director
Acting CMO and Creative Director for over 20 funded start-ups, with several successful exits spanning a range of technology, health and financial services ventures. David has worked with founders to define optimal paths to market. A hands-on creative for Naming, Branding, UI/UX and all aspects of Digital Marketing.
Jeremiah Jones
CTO
Jeremiah runs technology management from both a top level architecture and planning view as well as hands-on execution.
Rochelle Gainer
Senior Strategy Consultant
Rochelle can be found at the center for client activity, applying the right mix of products, solutions and services to maximize client success.
Responsibilities include managing key client relationships, determining strategy and executing programs that generate long term ROI.
Alberto Ruiz
Multimedia / Creative Director
15 years of experience in video, film, animation and TV
Specialties: Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Branding, Product Design. 2D/3D Animation and Visual Effects for film and TV
Nicole Ciomek
SEM / PPC Expert
Founder, PPC Expert Radiant
Focused on top quality paid search account management services. Working with clients to clearly establish their goals, focus on the key components of their businesses and create highly effective paid search advertising campaigns.
Sarika Batra
Producer
Executive Producer, Andaaz
Entrepreneur, PR, Marketing & Media Professional.
CEO/Founder of Andaaz Inc on Sony Entertainment Television. Experienced Technical writer and on-air talent
FIRST TO MARKET WITH A NEW IDEA
The partners have launched dozens of ventures that have opened new markets for existing products, or created entirely new markets:
First Wine Cooler - California Cooler
First Wine in a Box - Giumarra
First Women’s Condom - Women’s Choice
US based electric car company - US Electricar
Launched Sports Illustrated on CDROM
First image editor with transparency - Altamira
First retirement advice online - MPower
First used car marketplace online - Redwheels
First payment-enabled retail store club card - First Data
Scope of our work
Names, Trademarks and Domains
Brand / Design
Websites and Application Development
Multimedia, Infographics and Video
Product Development and Packaging
Traffic generation and customer acquisition
Social Media and Digital Marketing
Conferences
Presentations Pitches and Keynotes
We are experts in applying brand marketing and technology
to the development new products. We open new markets.