Ariel Steinlauf - Managing Partner

 

A seasoned business leader, Ariel brings over 15 years of experience encompassing every aspect of digital innovation in both corporate and startup settings. Over the course of his career, Ariel played key roles in bringing innovative digital products to market around the world. Most recently, he directed an internal startup incubation team at American Express, where he led new business initiatives from ideation and strategy formulation, through technology and product definition, to business development and contract negotiation. Prior to that, he served in product, business, and corporate development roles at various organizations, in each role successfully launching industry-changing products. Examples include: Sony’s MyPlay Video (a predecessor to VEVO), Acoustiguide Apps (mobile museum guide), and TriPlay’s MyMusicCloud (a cross-platform music solution). Hailing from Israel, Ariel started his career on the technical side, managing the first broadband service in the country, and subsequently headed IT operations at a pioneering search marketing startup.  Ariel holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya, both with distinction. He lives in Brooklyn, and likes to spend his spare time perfecting his espresso-making skills.

Areas of Expertise

E-Commerce, Mobile Payments, Big Data, Digital Content, Cloud-based Services, Mobile Applications, Digital Distribution, Social Media, Online Advertising, Search Marketing, and Broadband Services