Ian Sullivan

Background

About Ian Sullivan

Currently working as an early investor and advisor to start-ups in Asia, across all sectors but primarily FinTech, Blockchain, gaming, and SaaS. My areas of focus are primarily business plan and strategy formulation, capital raising (seed financing, angel round, and Series A VC), and partnerships. Was a founding investor, director, and member of the executive management team at a digital outdoor media company in Shanghai, China, for more than 2 years and took the company public via a reverse merger. Have gained extensive experience in structuring and growing an early-stage company in China and in transitioning it from private ownership to a public listing. Spent a year working with one of the international "4A" advertising agencies in Shanghai, doing marketing communications strategy and advisory services, with a particular focus on the China consumer market, new media channels, digital media, social media, and sponsorship. Previous experience includes more than 7 years of headhunting, business development, sales, and key account management acquired in the context of staffing solutions and consulting services for the IT and high-tech sectors. Areas of focus include Fintech, gaming, A.I./ M.L, blockchain, and online marketplaces. Specialties: Business Planning, Capital Introductions, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Finance Management.