The Work

The Work

The Work

I've built brands from scratch that translate complex innovations into compelling market narratives. zero to one brand strategy.


Other times I've led existing power brands to lead their sectors, operating at scale.


The consistent element is a focus on world class craft.

I've built brands from scratch that translate complex innovations into compelling market narratives. zero to one brand strategy.


Other times I've led existing power brands to lead their sectors, operating at scale.


The consistent element is a focus on world class craft.

11

Brands Created

5

Portfolio Brands Managed

30+

Films directed

Started From Nothing
NEW CATEGORIES, NEW BRANDS, NO EXISTING PLAYBOOK

ZERO TO ONE

Clif Pet

$6M business, acquired by Mondelez

ZERO TO ONE

Clif Pet

$6M business, acquired by Mondelez

ZERO TO ONE

Clif Pet

$6M business, acquired by Mondelez

A new pet category built from a blank page, concept to acquisition, with no existing playbook and no big team behind it.

A new pet category built from a blank page, concept to acquisition, with no existing playbook and no big team behind it.

FOUNDER-LED
Sooner

Brand and growth for an AI fintech startup, IDEO supported

ZERO TO ONE
¡Yappah! Chicken Crisps

An upcycled snack built from rescued ingredients.

ZERO TO ONE
Pact

Real food positioned against a supplement wellness category. Validated on Indiegogo before scaling to owned DTC.

Grown to Category Leaders
BRANDS THAT ALREADY EXISTED. MY JOB WAS TO MAKE THEM IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE.

SCALED

High Noon

#1 spirits brand in the U.S. by volume, $1.5B

SCALED

High Noon

#1 spirits brand in the U.S. by volume, $1.5B

SCALED

High Noon

#1 spirits brand in the U.S. by volume, $1.5B

Brand strategy and creative execution

Brand strategy and creative execution

SCALED
Barefoot

Creative direction for one of Gallo's largest global wine brands, part of an innovation portfolio spanning 50+ SKUs.

SCALED
Raised and Rooted

A new protein category, launched into 10,000+ retail locations.

LAUNCHED
YUMI

Brand identity and go-to-market for YUMI's launch across five international test markets.

Craft
THE HANDS-ON WORK BEYOND THE STRATEGY - DIRECTING, SHOOTING, EDITING

DIRECTED - CANNES LION

Equinox, The Pursuit

DIRECTED - CANNES LION

Equinox, The Pursuit

DIRECTED - CANNES LION

Equinox, The Pursuit

An original brand idea translated into award-winning content.

An original brand idea translated into award-winning content.

DIRECTED
Snapchat AR

AR campaigns for Pepsi, Bacardi, and HBO.

ART DIRECTED
Google Pixel 3a,
Night Sight

Translating new camera technology into a real-world demonstration.

ART DIRECTED
Samsung, Gear S2

Launching a revolutionary wearable design with style.

Independent and Personal Work
STORIES I TELL - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

DIRECTED

Refugees Are Us

DIRECTED

Refugees Are Us

DIRECTED

Refugees Are Us

A collaboration with the Papel & Caneta creative collective, highlighting moving stories of Refugees

A collaboration with the Papel & Caneta creative collective, highlighting moving stories of Refugees

DOCUMENTARY
Old Town

A verité documentary on a silent movie hall that time forgot. Vimeo Staff Pick winner.

NARRATIVE
Every Mother Counts

A PSA film awarded a Silver Cannes Young Lion.

NARRATIVE
Ask Trans Folks

A collaboration with the Papel & Caneta advertising collective. A platform built to empower the trans community.