Edward Lichty
Bozeman, United States
Chief Operating Officer at Machinify | Chief Operating Officer at Machinify
Summary
- 19 years of leading building world class service businesses at the intersection of technology and media. - Have built and managed high performing teams at the top of their fields. - Possess a deeply strategic understanding of broad industry trends affecting the media business. - Have built lasting relationships across the media and technology landscape. - Successful track record of fundraising and profitable exit at VUDU
Chief Operating Officer
Machinify
1 Apr 2017 - Present
9yrs 4mos
San Francisco Bay Area
Head of Partnerships
Medium
1 Mar 2013 - 28 Feb 2017
3yrs 11mos
San Francisco Bay Area
Responsible for helping direct Medium's business strategy; oversee content development and revenue; lead M&A.
VUDU
1mo
General Manager
1 Mar 2010 - 31 May 2012
1mo
Led the sale of VUDU to Walmart, now run the business as part of Walmart. Responsible for all aspects of strategy and operations, working closely with Entertainment group and Global E-Commerce at Walmart.
Executive Vice President
1 Oct 2007 - 31 Mar 2010
1mo
Responsible for strategy and content at VUDU, including establishing and managing partnerships with Hollywood studios and independent producers. Sourced and negotiated over 60 content partnerships and built library from scratch to over 60K titles.
Chief Operating Officer
1 May 2006 - 31 Oct 2007
1mo
Ran VUDU on a day-to-day basis, including working with Chairman to lead $15M Series B financing in November 2006. Led company to product launch in Oct 2007 during period of CEO search. Transitioned to EVP after CEO was hired.
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