Supporting executive teams building new ventures is my passion. Reach out if you need any help with ideation, validation, product development, recruiting, team building, fundraising, or advice. Happy to help.
I have been involved in the tech scene since before the y2k .com bubble, having worked with 1000s of startups as CTO and cofounder of a boutique software development firm focused on building web and mobile products from napkin sketch to launch to scale and beyond. After exiting, I worked with Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project, VegasTechFund, and WorkInProgress handling community relations, investment deal flow, and portfolio management. Currently sit on several boards such as UNLV’s Rebel Venture Fund and PunchCode, a coding bootcamp with a focus on helping young folks level up. Recently operated as a tech scout and innovation program manager for the United States Air Force’s flagship innovation program called AFWERX, bringing startups and airmen together to solve some of their toughest problems through rapid prototyping and acquisitions.
Over 20+ years of experience working with companies across almost every vertical from all over the world.
Linkedin Download My ResumeVegas.com is the official 'What happens in Vegas' resource. We developed Vegas.com's sweepstakes engine running co-branded contests with the likes of Coca Cola, Warner Bros, The Mob Museum, and many more.
Starting with the raw idea, our team built a complete cloud based system with complex API integrations, matching algorithms, and site management capabilities. Our UX team designed an experience that was friendly, whimsical, and intuitive for customers to find the best deals at their favorite grocery stores.
Exclusive drink deals at your favorite hangouts. The first Beverage Network turning online activity into brick and mortar visits around the world. We developed the Klinq network system to allow brands to geotarget customers by demographic matching.
Commissioned by the Palms Casino Resort to replace their legacy player club promotional kiosk software with a modern customs solution. The new system allowed for efficient management of powerful hypertargeted promotional offers, drawings, and contests. Built from the ground up and integrated into their IGT player tracking system, this robust touch screen kiosk was well received by the Palms' players and management.
Tactical NAV was developed specifically for our US Military warfighters serving in combat zones for airstrike targeting, IED tracking, squad wayfinding, and communications. TacticalNav was the first mobile app to translate lat/lon info into Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) coordinates to enable precision targeting.
Developed the official AMBEST iPhone, Android, and Blackberry apps allowing customers to easily locate AMBEST facilities, explore amenities, find food and service centers, check fuel prices, request roadside assistance,and utilize their AMBUCKS loyalty points.
Golf Pin Money was created to track bets and scores on the course with your golfing buddies hole-by-hole. When the round is completed, the app settles all bets automatically.
George has been a key influencer, panel speaker, and leader in the burgeoning VegasTech startup scene in Las Vegas for the past two decades working with dozens of firms. He’s an accomplished entrepreneur and understands business at a deep level. His ability to connect with people on a personal level, and help them reach their potential is what makes him great. He’s a major asset for any team.
Since the early days of Everwise, George has been an instrumental part of our mentor community, supporting numerous mentees along the way. In his most recent partnership, George's mentee shared, "George was the perfect match. He taught me how to give back and try to show generosity and patience to others, especially my direct reports. He understood me and was able to guide me." George continues to work with mentees inside of the Everwise community, and we couldn't be happier or more appreciative for the guidance and dedication he shows to each participant. We look forward to our continued partnership with George.
For over a dozen years I have followed George's career and almost no one has impressed me more. George is a natural leader, an effective communicator, a gifted developer, an inspired designer and a dependable implementer of cutting edge technology solutions. As a leader, he George the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire any team. His mentoring skills match the best leaders that I have encountered in over 30 years of technical work including 10 years of military experience. A a manager, George is able to construct extremely complex long term plans and execute those plans with precision. George led dozens of developers at his successful startup Raster Media and most recently, George provides guidance to an entire community with his work at VegasTechFund. I would look forward to teaming up with George again anywhere, anytime.