Highly successful and versatile senior executive with 20 years of experience delivering the organizational growth and management strategies needed to drive businesses to unparalleled success. Proven history of leveraging market trends and sales expertise to define long-term strategies for product development and go-to-market plans. Adept at cultivating the seeds of startup operations to culminate in successful business operations with international sales, steady revenue growth, and a strong market presence.
Specialties:Business Development • Organizational Structure • Market Strategy • Team Building
Organizational Growth • Business Process Engineering • Product Management • Market Positioning
Sales Strategy • Global Reseller Management • Vendor Relations • New Product Development
Client Management • Executive Communications • Account Management • Negotiations
CEO & Founder @ Own the living room! aioTV Inc. is the leading cloud video aggregation platform serving customers worldwide. The company's flagship product aioPro, is an enabling platform for service providers, consumer electronics manufactures and media companies designed to curate multiple sources of video content into a TV like experience for customers to enjoy on multiple devices. aioPro aggregates long form video content from the web (OTT) and licensed content (VOD, TV Everywhere VOD, even linear channels) into a user experience that looks like TV middleware and runs on iPad, Android tablets, PC, MAC, Google TV, iPhone, Android phones, Android set top boxes and connected TVs. From November 2009 to Present (6 years) Denver, COCo-Founder and CSO @ International IPTV service.
Chief Strategy Officer
Founded the business to capitalize on telecommunications "last mile" networks. License major national content to an international market. Build and grow a top quality team of personnel. Develop business strategies and go-to-market plans. Serve on the board of directors and deliver executive leadership. From July 2005 to January 2010 (4 years 7 months) President and CEO @ Lead the definition and execution of long-term business goals in alignment with objectives defined by the board of directors. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure completion of project milestones according to established strategies. Track market trends through a broad network of clients and key industry contacts. Adjust business plans and product development strategies to adapt to an ever-changing market. Maintain compliance with performance and budget projections. Drive aggressive performance management strategies in order to hit business growth targets across the board. From June 2004 to March 2009 (4 years 10 months) VP Sales @ From 2003 to 2004 (1 year) VP World Wide Sales @ Led strategy and direction for global sales via a newly established international sales team and reseller network. Coordinated the activities of sales professionals, engineers, and technical consultants. Consulted with clients to understand their needs, apply them to product development strategies, and design key new features. Developed strategies and successfully brought products to market to create a solid foundation for business growth. Participated in major leadership decisions. Managed interdepartmental communications to ensure proper understanding of product development and marketing between cross-divisional personnel. Facilitated the final sale of the company. From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) VP Sales @ Founded a leading global sales team and branched into a global reseller network. Drove business growth and development through strong leadership and product management strategies, including the design and marketing of new platform features. Provided key guidance and direction in technical consulting and sales engineering. Liaised with clients to define business requirements, align product development strategies to client needs, and secure a strong market advantage by delivering effective solutions. Coordinated with senior management and the board of directors to secure operating capital. From 1998 to 2001 (3 years) Data Services Manager @ From 1997 to 1999 (2 years)
Michael Earle is skilled in: Start-ups, Product Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Cloud Computing, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, IPTV, Leadership, Sales, International Sales, Entrepreneurship, Management, Social Media Marketing, Wireless, Executive Management, Telecommunications, Channel Partners, Consulting, Mobile Devices, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, User Experience, Marketing, Solution Selling
Websites:
http://www.aio.tv,
http://www.aio-tv.com