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Circa 2003: Facemash and Zuck at #Harvard. http://t.co/IL2wGY5C

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Maria Thomas

Advisor/Consultant, Board Member, CEO

Internet | Washington D.C. Metro Area, US

Summary

Entrepreneurial general manager and CEO with 12+ years deep digital experience. Focused on building brand-based experiences that consumers love and business models that drive lasting value.

Specialties: I work full time with entrepreneurs and legacy businesses, helping them to crystallize ideas, navigate disruptive forces and build strong, lasting businesses. Advisory services include: • Marketing, community development and customer engagement • Organization design, team dynamics, and recruiting • Product, market, and revenue development strategies • Financing and venture capital fundraising

Experience

Apr 2011 - Present
Interim CEO / American Express / vente-privee Joint Venture
Apr 2008 - Present
CEO / Etsy
2001 - Present
SVP & GM, Digital Media / NPR
1999 - Present
Director / Amazon.com
1992 - Present
Principal Investment Officer & Special Assistant to EVP / International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)

Education

1991 - 1992

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

MBA in Marketing, Strategy, International Business
Boston University - School of Management

BS-BA in Accounting

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August 09, 03:33 AM

The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.

~Socrates

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