Daniel Maco

Angestellt, General Manager, Digital Division, University Games

San Francisco, Vereinigte Staaten

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

media
venture capital
private equity
early stage companies
general manager

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Daniel Maco

  • Bis heute 12 Jahre und 11 Monate, seit Juli 2011

    General Manager, Digital Division

    University Games

    University Games is building upon its success as the 5th largest board game company in the US and staking its claim in the digital world As the General Manager of the Digital Division, my responsibilities are focused in following areas: - Transforming 28 years of game IP to strategic online and mobile game applications - The growth and management of the AreYouGame.com online retail division - The enabling of horizontal technologies used for the growth and benefit of all UG Divisions.

  • Bis heute 13 Jahre und 2 Monate, seit Apr. 2011

    Advisor

    Yetizen

    Yetizen is squarely placed in the center of the Gaming Universe. Through their Accelerator program, emerging game companies get catapulted to the next level through a focused mentorship program. This intensive process provides guidance on every key element of the business, including: monetization models, business development, distribution and marketing strategies. As importantly, these companies become part of the Yetizen family, granting them access to high value networks and some of the most influential n

  • Bis heute 15 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Sep. 2008

    SVP Business Development

    ExitReality

    I am currently immersed in the exciting world of immersive technologies! ExitReality provides the groundbreaking technology which will transform the entire internet to 3D. Responsible for Operations and Business Development in the US.

  • Bis heute 16 Jahre und 11 Monate, seit Juli 2007

    Advisor (former Board Member)

    BAIA (Business Association Italy America)

    BAIA (Business Association Italy America) is a non-profit organization consisting of professionals with a wide range of interests and ties to Italy. Its core mission is to take a Silicon Valley approach, facilitating business between the US and Italy. This is done through community and professional outreach, initiatives to support governmental and academic support programs, business networking events and partnerships with regional institutions and organizations. I was involved as a member of their Board sin

  • 3 Monate, Feb. 2011 - Apr. 2011

    CEO

    Woophy Inc

    Woophy is now part of the Hot Shot Media group. Woophy, whose name was derived from “World of PHotographY” , emerged from the minds and efforts of a talented group of entrepreneurs based in the Netherlands, with Joris van Hoytema and Hoyt van Hoytema (Director of Cinematography for the movie “The Fighter”) as its founders. Woophy revolves around a passionate community, whose support provides us with the ability to discover and admire the international world of digital photography

  • 1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Aug. 2009 - März 2011

    CEO

    Hot Shot Media

    We live at the exciting intersection of casual gaming, social networks and digital photography. I am the face of our team, promoting our collective success.

  • 1 Jahr und 7 Monate, März 2007 - Sep. 2008

    VP, Privacy and Corporate Development

    Adzilla

    First US employee, reporting to President, now CEO. Oversight of business operations. Established US offices. Management of patent program and direction of patent committee. Responsible for Privacy, including driving policy centric technologies, establishing legal position, participation in related trade organizations and managing industry related policies. Strategic and business development with potential media partners and ISPs (US and international)

  • 2005 - 2007

    GENERAL MANAGER of VENTURES, COO

    MCC:O2

    Responsibilities include: General management and operations of client portfolio companies: DigitalML USA (cofounder, COO) - XML schema software company, www.digitalml.com. Nexiasoft (VP corporate Development) - holding company focused on e-commerce companies. Cytak (cofounder, COO) - Tax software integrated into ERP solutions www.cytak.com. Ordersuite - Order Management Software company www.ordersuite.com

  • 2004 - 2005

    Director, Consulting Services

    Strategic Information Group (SIG)

    Direct the resource and operational management of the consulting services organization for the western US. Responsibilities include: Business development and strategic alliances, expanding client base and enhancing product portfolio. Client business process discovery and analysis. Key account management. Development and management of strategic business alliances. Operational resource management and planning.

  • 2004 - 2004

    VP, Strategic Development

    X2 Technologies

    IT consulting firm delivering IT solutions to small and medium size organizations. Responsible for formulation of corporate strategy and development of strategic alliances. Improved internal operational processes based on best practices. Responsible for identifying strategic markets and developing new services for those verticals.

  • 2003 - 2004

    CTO, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

    Hotcloud

    Provides turnkey integrated solutions in hotel, hospital and public venues enabling services such as Video on Demand (VOD), Voice over IP (VOIP), telephony, and video conferencing over broadband or WiFi based internet connections. Responsible for definition of overall strategy, operational planning and execution. Responsible for researching, evaluating and defining core technologies and services. Responsible for developing and maintaining vendor and partner relationships.

  • 1998 - 2002

    CIO, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

    SAES Getters Spa

    International, high tech manufacturing leader, based in Milan, Italy. Reported to CEO, tasked with conceiving and executing a global IT vision/strategy and building an integrated global IT organization. Only American chosen to serve on the Corporate Executive Team. Built global IT organization for international high-tech semiconductor firm from ground up. Managed IT operations across US, Europe and Asia.

  • 1993 - 1998

    IT DIRECTOR

    SAES Pure Gas, Inc

    Reported to CFO. Efforts transformed disparate US companies into a data integrated organization. Performance merited promotion to corporate CIO. Led IT group while company turned around from a $2M loss to a $2M profit.

  • 1989 - 1993

    Mechanical Design Engineer

    SAES Pure Gas, Inc.

    Lead project engineer, designed the largest getter based purification system in the world at that time.

Ausbildung von Daniel Maco

  • Bis heute

    Conmputer Science

    Calififornia Polytechnic University, San luis Obispo

    fuzzy logic

  • Bis heute

    Mechanical Engineering

    California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

    fluid dynamics, control systems

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Italienisch

    Gut

Interessen

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cultures
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boxing
art
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