Real Estate and Developments Director
Managed the property investment arm of Summerleaze Ltd. Researched the market. Analyzed prospects. Negotiated deals. Worked with contractors to renovate the properties effectively and within budget. The initial 4 million pound investment is now valued at 6 million pounds and has achieved over 14% annual growth.
Angel Investor Fight My Monster
One of three people that invested in the concept of Fight My Monster. Provided seed capital to fund the creation of the web-based game and community that grew to be the fastest growing destination for boys in Europe, growing to 1 million user accounts through 2011 and raising $2.1 million from Greycroft Partners (Klout, Buddy Media, Maker Studios), eVenture Capital Partners (Groupon, Angie's List, Sonos) and several high profile angel investors.
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Market Research and Analysis :
Initiated the set up of Summerleaze Ltd property investment arm which has seen an initial investment grow from 4 million pounds to 6 million pounds.
Project Managment:
Managed a team of 10 or more to design and refurbish high-end executive homes in London, on time, to budget and to a very high standard.
Startup experience:
Made a key early stage investment in Fight My Monster and saw it grow to become the fastest growing online destination for boys in Europe and played active early role as a director of the company.
Developed and directed strategy for launch of new product that became the fastest growing online destination for boys in 2012. Played active early stage role as a director.
Successfully lead and grew the property division of Summerleaze Ltd.
Took career break to manage young family but continued to make personal investments in property and to research investment opportunities in technology and renewable industries.
Held the position as editor for two leading business magazines in the environmental sector.
Studied politics in London and went on to work as a fund-raiser for the Labour Party which achieved a land-slide victory with Tony Blair in the 1997 general election.
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