Creator.co

Creator is where Brands and Creators connect, collaborate, grow, and earn more revenue.

Our success is built on the premise that 92% consumers trust advice and opinions over any sponsored advertising. Most marketing teams don't have the time or resources to scale their Influencer strategy, that's where we come in. 

www.creator.co

Co-Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur Media

Contributing Writer

LOI - League of Innovators

League of innovators connects budding entrepreneurs with more experienced business mentors to help accelerate their go to market strategy.

Business Mentor

The Influencer Academy

The Influencer Academy is the first, certified Brand-Building online programs showing inspiring creators, and influencers how to define their purpose, clarify strategy, and grow a worthwhile profitable business!

Advisory Board

Best Buy Canada

Helped amazing brands develop, and deploy omni-channel branding and marketing initiatives nationally for the new wearable tech sector. 
Results: 1st in Canada for wearable tech market-share; grew category by over 1000%. 

Fitbit, Samsung, Garmin, Apple, Jawbone, Misfit, and more. 

-Assortment Planning
-Forecasting / Budgeting
-Vendor Relations
-Sales 
-Marketing
-P&L

Merchandise Manager (Buyer)

Andre's Electronic Experts

- Increased Sales and Profits
- Strategic Sales & Negotiations (B2B & B2C)
- Hiring/Training & Coaching
- High level of Community Involvement

Custom Home & Commercial A/V Project Manager

Future Shop

- Top 10 in Canada (President's Club) for 3 consecutive years
- Consistently exceeded sales and service budgets; placing our department among the top 5 in Canada

Elite Product Expert

Four Points by Sheraton

Obtained valuable experience in customer relations while being trained by one of the industry's leader in customer satisfaction

Managed multiple group, and corporate accounts.
Managed banquet room facilities 
Executed regular hotel audits

Guest Services Agent & Night Auditor

Helping our team at Creator revolutionize what an "Influencer platform" can be. We're empowering everyone on earth to become their own storefront - welcome to The Creator Economy.

Proven success in branding and new category launches, omni-channel buying and marketing, and optimizing eCommerce performance. Enjoy empowering brands to build long lasting communities and finding a better way to do things.

Enjoy hearing and helping other entrepreneurs whenever possible.

Vinod Varma

Beautypass

Working with CEO & COO in driving global revenue growth and scaling up Beautypass by leveraging diverse revenue streams through a multicultural team based across five continents.

Director of Global Business Development

Partner

I spearheaded the market entry and rapid scale-up of the Beauty Pass in 10 countries across Europe, APAC & South Africa. My role encompassed both strategic planning and execution, driving the overall growth and success of the business.

Successfully onboarding +1000 venues and attracting a user base of 25,000 individuals with a team of +10 people. By strategically identifying and partnering with key beauty establishments, I ensured a diverse and high-quality selection of venues for our users.

Beauty Pass achieved significant market penetration and became a prominent player across multiple countries.

Director of International Expansion 

Led Beauty Pass market entry and rapid scale-up in Italy & South Africa (strategy + execution). I oversee all core areas of the business incl. Operations, Marketing, Sales and Account Management.

Head Of Business Development

Founder Institute South Africa

South Africa'Chapter of Founder Institute: The world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator. 

The Founder Institute helps you get to traction and funding with a support network of startup experts that are invested in your success, and through a structured business-building process that has helped our alumni raise over $1B. 
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing companies have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more.

Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities and 90+ countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to empower talented and motivated people to build impactful technology-enabled companies worldwide.

Startup Mentor

Range Ventures

Reimagining Advisory & Consultancy for Innovative Entrepreneurs & CEOs.

Startup Consultant

Instants

Co-Founder 

I lead the strategic direction and overall management of the company.  My role involves setting goals, making critical decisions, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture within the organization.

CEO & Co-Founder

MyCapeTown

We are your premier Destination Management Company ( DMC ) dedicated to unlocking the best travel experiences in South Africa & Namibia.

Our mission is to make exploring South Africa & Namibia seamless and unforgettable. Whether you're planning a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous safari, or an immersive cultural tour, our team offers a comprehensive range of options to suit every traveler's desires.


I established and conceptualized the vision of the company. 
My role involved identifying the need for an Italian-language website in South Africa and creating a platform that caters to this niche audience. 
Although I am not actively involved in the day-to-day operations, my influence and guidance continue to shape the strategic direction of the company.

Founder

Interlogica

Engage with clients in strategic discussions to provide best in class Cybersecurity and industry guidance to maximize client’s long-term business objectives.

Develop strong and lasting relationships with client executives, effectively engage new business and follow on security and risk advisory engagements.

Participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies.

Business Development & Board Member

Mymenu

I played a crucial role in driving business growth across 4 cities in Italy. I worked tirelessly to expand the company's presence and increase its market share in these locations. ( Brescia, Verona, Padova, Reggio Emilia )

My responsibilities encompassed developing and implementing effective growth strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and nurturing partnerships with local restaurants and establishments. Through targeted marketing and sales initiatives, I successfully attracted a wider customer base and increased revenue streams for Mymenu.

Business Development Advisor

Foodhero ( Acquired )

Foodhero is the new mobile app that allows retailers, producers and suppliers to connect with customers so they can sell food items at discounted price.

It’s a new way of reducing Food Waste

Sold.

Founder & CEO

www.buonappetitomilano.it

I played a pioneering role in the early stages of the food delivery scene in Milan. Before major players like Deliveroo, Foodora, and Glovo entered the market, Buonappetitomilano established itself as a first mover, revolutionizing the way food was delivered and enjoyed in the city.

In my role, I was instrumental in shaping the company's strategy, operations, and growth. I identified the untapped potential of the food delivery industry in Milan and seized the opportunity to create a platform that connected hungry customers with a wide range of local restaurants.

I spearheaded the establishment of partnerships with restaurants, building a network of culinary establishments that offered diverse and high-quality dining options for delivery. Through effective marketing and customer acquisition strategies, I successfully positioned Buonappetitomilano as a go-to platform for reliable food delivery services.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner ( Sold )

Prenotable

Tied up with more than 800 restaurants in Italy ( Milan, Torino, Roma, Firenze and Venice )
 Managed a sales team and maintained relationship between prenotable and its partners.
In charge to create online partnership with travel,food and lifestyle websites.

Co-Founder

16-year overall experience focusing on fast growing startups & scale-ups.

Lived and worked in Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Italy.

With a proven track record of delivering results and driving business growth, managing various P&Ls. I have honed these skills through my extensive experience and passion for driving organisational success 

🤝 Management& Leadership -🚀 -Business Development -  📈 Marketing -💰 Fundraising

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