Hello, I'm Jeff 👋
Humanist exploring
new learning worlds
I believe humans are extraordinary — not because we compute, but because we connect, feel, and adapt. As IQs decline and AI use skyrockets, we face a dangerous future with systems unfit for the moment. Learning is best when it’s social, where environments foster creativity, motivation, and deep engagement. I’m currently exploring the design of new learning worlds where play is purposeful, entertainment fuels growth, and challenge prepares us for what’s next.
About
Adtech Exec Turned Edtech Entrepreneur
My background is eclectic—shaped by experiences in web development, competitive eSports, advertising technology, management consulting, and most recently, education. Across all of it, one theme has stayed consistent: a deep curiosity about how people think, learn, and emote. Today, my focus is on building prosperous humans through innovative learning modalities, with an emphasis on social connection and imaginative environments that make learning feel more like play than obligation.
Years of experience
20+
Companies founded
2 (1 exit)
Learners Impacted
~60,000
Learner NPS
~84
Experiential Learning
Community Building
Product Development
Product Strategy
Learning Innovation
Business Operations
Sales
Partnerships
Technology Integrations
Digital Advertising
Growth
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Experiential Learning
I design experiences where learning is earned through action. Simulations, games, and challenges replace passive content—turning knowledge into something felt, tested, and remembered.
Community Building
I build communities that think together. Whether peer-driven, mentor-supported, or challenge-based, these spaces create belonging, spark motivation, and fuel real human growth.
Learning Environments
I create innovative learning environments (ILEs) that blend play, technology, and social design. These are spaces where curiosity thrives, motivation is intrinsic, and learners rise to meet the moment.
Career
And This Is My Career
Something New
Current
Exploring new learning worlds at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and education. Designing experiences that build human skills: adaptability, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and AI awareness, in response to the accelerating threat of artificial intelligence.
VP of Product at Ziplines Education
2024
-
2025
Following the acquisition of Clicked, helped integrate our experiential learning model into college-certified 10-week programs. Led implementation of work simulations within the Salesforce Administration course to enhance real-world skill development.
CEO at Clicked (acquired)
2020
-
2024
Founded Clicked to close the “experience gap” by providing an alternative to traditional internships through low-pressure, high-challenge work simulations. Built a peer-powered experiential learning product that served over 60,000 learners, with an NPS of 84 and a 77% average wage increase. 97% of job-seeking users used Clicked assets to land their roles.
VP of Strategy at Flashtalking
2019
-
2020
Supported new product development, go-to-market strategy, and sales for Flashtalking’s Ad Serving platform. Left advertising behind to focus on education innovation and follow my values of supporting human potential.
Specialist Leader at Deloitte
2017
-
2019
Joined Deloitte to help build the Advertising Technology practice from the ground up—growing from a 6-person team to nearly 100. Sold over $11M in revenue to Fortune 500 clients, consistently performing in the top 80–90th percentile.
VP of Advertising Operations at IPG
2014
-
2017
Led West Coast advertising operations at IPG Mediabrands, managing a high-performing team of 25+ across four company offerings. Oversaw successful execution of digital campaigns and collaborated cross-functionally with product, creative, sales, media, analytics, and executive teams.
CEO at Leadster
2014
-
2016
Founded Leadster to automate B2B digital lead generation campaigns. Built and launched the product within three months, generating ~$250K in revenue before ultimately shutting it down the same year—my favorite failure.
Variety of Ad Operations Roles
2008
-
2014
Held a range of roles from Engineer to Ad Operations Manager across leading digital media agencies and adtech startups. Built operational systems, led technical integrations, and managed cross-functional teams supporting large-scale campaign delivery.
Assistant Editor in Chief at Gotfrag
2000
-
2004
Joined Gotfrag.com—the leading esports media outlet in North America pre-acquisition—as the first editorial hire. Oversaw coverage across Counter-Strike, Halo, and Call of Duty, traveling globally to report on live competitions and shape the voice of competitive gaming.
Various Web Development Roles
1998
-
2007
Held various full-time, part-time, and freelance roles building websites and web applications for a range of clients. Focused on front-end and back-end development using JavaScript, CGI, ASP, and HTML/CSS.
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
Want to chat? Email to connect.
Hello, I'm Jeff 👋
Humanist exploring
new learning worlds
I believe humans are extraordinary — not because we compute, but because we connect, feel, and adapt. As IQs decline and AI use skyrockets, we face a dangerous future with systems unfit for the moment. Learning is best when it’s social, where environments foster creativity, motivation, and deep engagement. I’m currently exploring the design of new learning worlds where play is purposeful, entertainment fuels growth, and challenge prepares us for what’s next.
About
Adtech Exec Turned Edtech Entrepreneur
My background is eclectic—shaped by experiences in web development, competitive eSports, advertising technology, management consulting, and most recently, education. Across all of it, one theme has stayed consistent: a deep curiosity about how people think, learn, and emote. Today, my focus is on building prosperous humans through innovative learning modalities, with an emphasis on social connection and imaginative environments that make learning feel more like play than obligation.
Years of experience
20+
Companies founded
2 (1 exit)
Learners Impacted
~60,000
Learner NPS
~84
Experiential Learning
Community Building
Product Development
Product Strategy
Learning Innovation
Business Operations
Sales
Partnerships
Technology Integrations
Digital Advertising
Growth
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Experiential Learning
I design experiences where learning is earned through action. Simulations, games, and challenges replace passive content—turning knowledge into something felt, tested, and remembered.
Community Building
I build communities that think together. Whether peer-driven, mentor-supported, or challenge-based, these spaces create belonging, spark motivation, and fuel real human growth.
Learning Environments
I create innovative learning environments (ILEs) that blend play, technology, and social design. These are spaces where curiosity thrives, motivation is intrinsic, and learners rise to meet the moment.
Career
And This Is My Career
Something New
Current
Exploring new learning worlds at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and education. Designing experiences that build human skills: adaptability, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and AI awareness, in response to the accelerating threat of artificial intelligence.
VP of Product at Ziplines Education
2024
-
2025
Following the acquisition of Clicked, helped integrate our experiential learning model into college-certified 10-week programs. Led implementation of work simulations within the Salesforce Administration course to enhance real-world skill development.
CEO at Clicked (acquired)
2020
-
2024
Founded Clicked to close the “experience gap” by providing an alternative to traditional internships through low-pressure, high-challenge work simulations. Built a peer-powered experiential learning product that served over 60,000 learners, with an NPS of 84 and a 77% average wage increase. 97% of job-seeking users used Clicked assets to land their roles.
VP of Strategy at Flashtalking
2019
-
2020
Supported new product development, go-to-market strategy, and sales for Flashtalking’s Ad Serving platform. Left advertising behind to focus on education innovation and follow my values of supporting human potential.
Specialist Leader at Deloitte
2017
-
2019
Joined Deloitte to help build the Advertising Technology practice from the ground up—growing from a 6-person team to nearly 100. Sold over $11M in revenue to Fortune 500 clients, consistently performing in the top 80–90th percentile.
VP of Advertising Operations at IPG
2014
-
2017
Led West Coast advertising operations at IPG Mediabrands, managing a high-performing team of 25+ across four company offerings. Oversaw successful execution of digital campaigns and collaborated cross-functionally with product, creative, sales, media, analytics, and executive teams.
CEO at Leadster
2014
-
2016
Founded Leadster to automate B2B digital lead generation campaigns. Built and launched the product within three months, generating ~$250K in revenue before ultimately shutting it down the same year—my favorite failure.
Variety of Ad Operations Roles
2008
-
2014
Held a range of roles from Engineer to Ad Operations Manager across leading digital media agencies and adtech startups. Built operational systems, led technical integrations, and managed cross-functional teams supporting large-scale campaign delivery.
Assistant Editor in Chief at Gotfrag
2000
-
2004
Joined Gotfrag.com—the leading esports media outlet in North America pre-acquisition—as the first editorial hire. Oversaw coverage across Counter-Strike, Halo, and Call of Duty, traveling globally to report on live competitions and shape the voice of competitive gaming.
Various Web Development Roles
1998
-
2007
Held various full-time, part-time, and freelance roles building websites and web applications for a range of clients. Focused on front-end and back-end development using JavaScript, CGI, ASP, and HTML/CSS.
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
Want to chat? Email to connect.
Hello, I'm Jeff 👋
Humanist exploring
new learning worlds
I believe humans are extraordinary — not because we compute, but because we connect, feel, and adapt. As IQs decline and AI use skyrockets, we face a dangerous future with systems unfit for the moment. Learning is best when it’s social, where environments foster creativity, motivation, and deep engagement. I’m currently exploring the design of new learning worlds where play is purposeful, entertainment fuels growth, and challenge prepares us for what’s next.
About
Adtech Exec Turned Edtech Entrepreneur
My background is eclectic—shaped by experiences in web development, competitive eSports, advertising technology, management consulting, and most recently, education. Across all of it, one theme has stayed consistent: a deep curiosity about how people think, learn, and emote. Today, my focus is on building prosperous humans through innovative learning modalities, with an emphasis on social connection and imaginative environments that make learning feel more like play than obligation.
Years of experience
20+
Companies founded
2 (1 exit)
Learners Impacted
~60,000
Learner NPS
~84
Experiential Learning
Community Building
Product Development
Product Strategy
Learning Innovation
Business Operations
Sales
Partnerships
Technology Integrations
Digital Advertising
Growth
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Experiential Learning
I design experiences where learning is earned through action. Simulations, games, and challenges replace passive content—turning knowledge into something felt, tested, and remembered.
Community Building
I build communities that think together. Whether peer-driven, mentor-supported, or challenge-based, these spaces create belonging, spark motivation, and fuel real human growth.
Learning Environments
I create innovative learning environments (ILEs) that blend play, technology, and social design. These are spaces where curiosity thrives, motivation is intrinsic, and learners rise to meet the moment.
Career
And This Is My Career
Something New
Current
Exploring new learning worlds at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and education. Designing experiences that build human skills: adaptability, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and AI awareness, in response to the accelerating threat of artificial intelligence.
VP of Product at Ziplines Education
2024
-
2025
Following the acquisition of Clicked, helped integrate our experiential learning model into college-certified 10-week programs. Led implementation of work simulations within the Salesforce Administration course to enhance real-world skill development.
CEO at Clicked (acquired)
2020
-
2024
Founded Clicked to close the “experience gap” by providing an alternative to traditional internships through low-pressure, high-challenge work simulations. Built a peer-powered experiential learning product that served over 60,000 learners, with an NPS of 84 and a 77% average wage increase. 97% of job-seeking users used Clicked assets to land their roles.
VP of Strategy at Flashtalking
2019
-
2020
Supported new product development, go-to-market strategy, and sales for Flashtalking’s Ad Serving platform. Left advertising behind to focus on education innovation and follow my values of supporting human potential.
Specialist Leader at Deloitte
2017
-
2019
Joined Deloitte to help build the Advertising Technology practice from the ground up—growing from a 6-person team to nearly 100. Sold over $11M in revenue to Fortune 500 clients, consistently performing in the top 80–90th percentile.
VP of Advertising Operations at IPG
2014
-
2017
Led West Coast advertising operations at IPG Mediabrands, managing a high-performing team of 25+ across four company offerings. Oversaw successful execution of digital campaigns and collaborated cross-functionally with product, creative, sales, media, analytics, and executive teams.
CEO at Leadster
2014
-
2016
Founded Leadster to automate B2B digital lead generation campaigns. Built and launched the product within three months, generating ~$250K in revenue before ultimately shutting it down the same year—my favorite failure.
Variety of Ad Operations Roles
2008
-
2014
Held a range of roles from Engineer to Ad Operations Manager across leading digital media agencies and adtech startups. Built operational systems, led technical integrations, and managed cross-functional teams supporting large-scale campaign delivery.
Assistant Editor in Chief at Gotfrag
2000
-
2004
Joined Gotfrag.com—the leading esports media outlet in North America pre-acquisition—as the first editorial hire. Oversaw coverage across Counter-Strike, Halo, and Call of Duty, traveling globally to report on live competitions and shape the voice of competitive gaming.
Various Web Development Roles
1998
-
2007
Held various full-time, part-time, and freelance roles building websites and web applications for a range of clients. Focused on front-end and back-end development using JavaScript, CGI, ASP, and HTML/CSS.
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
Want to chat? Email to connect.