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Startup AdvisorStartup Advisor
Apr. 2023Global As a serial entrepreneur having started several successful companies in Latin America and Asia, as well as having worked in the US and Europe, I've taken on the role of startup advisor to companies in healthcare, AI, EHS/Sustainability, and other industries. My specialties include strategy development, marketing, organizational development, business development, and fundraising. Contact me here for more details and let's discuss how I can help your company get off the ground and grow to new heights. Check out my newsletter here: https://andrewmceo.substack.com/
The Entrepreneurs Founder
Jul. 2022All about my successes and failures as an entrepreneur. Subscribe to my free substack!
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The DoctorpreneursPodcaster
Mar. 2021 - Jan. 2023SE Asia "The Doctorpreneurs" focuses on health, aging, and entrepreneurship. Have a look on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/417SrCsYdlWdome49f1CW2
Jasper Lodge Nursing HomesShareholder
Jan. 2017SE Asia Jasper Senior Living is a growing chain of doctor-managed nursing homes and skilled nursing centers throughout Malaysia, with a top-flight management team, clinical team, and dedicated nurses, doctors, and caregivers. Jasper covers most of Malaysia and will continue to grow throughout the country and beyond. www.jasperlodge.com.my
Pillar HealthFounder/Chairman--former CEO
Oct. 2016SE AsiaServing as non-executive Chairman currently. Pillar is Asia's most comprehensive network for elderly home care services, with the largest number of caregivers in our network. We bring the best providers and partners to our client's homes offering a full range of services: www.pillarcare.com. We're disrupting the very nature of elderly care because we know we can serve our elderly better. Started the company with little funding, bootstrapped and grew it to one of SE Asia's leading home care companies, serving thousands of clients.
OPTUS Health (merged with Pillar)Founder & CEO
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2016SE Asia Merged with Pillar in 2016, we developed a customizable healthcare management system and app with a focus on telehealth. OPTUS is the antidote to standardized solutions. Instead of making the client adapt to our platform, we tailor the platform to the client. Through a wide array of implementable features, OPTUS carefully caters to each client’s specific needs.
RingMDChief Operating Officer
Aug. 2014 - May. 2015SingaporeRingMD is a healthcare communications platform.
Entrepreneurs in Emerging MarketsFounder
Dec. 2013Global Facebook's largest page for entrepreneurs working in emerging markets, with over 76K followers. Resources on business, life, and entrepreneurship from an expat entrepreneur.
https://www.facebook.com/EmergeMarkets
RingMDSenior Advisor
Dec. 2013 - Jul. 2014Latin America A start-up company intent on improving access to healthcare in Asia. Ring.MD lets anyone connect for an audio or video call with a doctor — or you can opt to send a message through a secure system. Patients only pay for the amount of time they need. Served as the first advisor to the founder/CEO and later became COO.
Self-employedSenior Living Entrepreneur
Jun. 2005 - Jul. 2014Costa RicaBegan my entrepreneurial pursuits in Costa Rica, taking on a variety of challenges. I refurbished and re-opened a boutique cloud forest/mountain lodge geared to ex-pats looking to retire, helped a real estate development company jumpstart its sales and marketing--leading to several successful projects--and ran a retirement tour company, helping people get to know the country and its living options. It was definitely "fire by trial," having to work in a different language while dealing with all the local customs, both good and bad.
US Airways (now American Airlines)Director
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2004Arlington, Virginia, United StatesOne of the earliest disruptors in travel tech was a company director and senior executive leading Internet sales, strategy, and distribution for the US' fifth largest airline. Amassed over $1B USD in annual Internet sales starting from almost nothing, and managed a $200M USD annual budget. Created and executed major partnerships with, and investments in Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire, and others. Led a multi-talented team of professionals in sales, marketing, and sales analysis. Helped identify travel startups for investment or partnership. Also managed the sales analysis department and directed the preparation of the sales organization's annual strategic plan. Speaker at numerous conferences and events around the world.
Jellinek, Schwartz & Connolly, Inc.Senior International Affairs Consultant
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1998Arlington, Virginia, United StatesLeading management consulting firm focused on the international operations of US companies. Directed multifaceted projects in Europe and Asia, assisting clients with global policies and procedures regarding sustainability, environmental controls, and stakeholder development. Led a major engagement for French oil giant Total and US-based Unocal in Myanmar and Thailand, assisting the companies with stakeholder relations and programs related to a multi-billion dollar pipeline from Thailand to Myanmar.
US Council on Environment Quality (CEQ)Consultant
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1994Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesServed as the principal consultant to the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) under President George H.W. Bush. Prepared recommendations to the CEQ on sustainability and presented the findings to the CEQ and the President.
UN Earth Summit US Industry Representative
Jun. 1993 - Jun. 1993Rio de Janeiro, BrazilOn behalf of US business interests, was the youngest officially-designated business representative to the landmark United Nations Conference on Environment & Development (UNCED). The "Earth Summit" in Rio resulted in the ground-breaking "Rio Declaration" and "Agenda 21," frameworks for sustainable development and environmental protection.
UN Environment ProgrammePrincipal Consultant
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1994Paris, Île-de-France, FranceServed as an advisor and principal consultant to the Director of the United Nations Environmental Programme, Industry & Environment Office in Paris, developing multi-disciplinary programs on corporate environmental, health & safety programs.
Environmental Policy Center & Global Environmental Management InitiativeExecutive Director & Board member
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1994Washington, DC & Brussels, Belgium Working under Lee M Thomas, former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CEO of Georgia Pacific, this management consulting firm focused on sustainability serving corporate clients and associations. Managed the operations of the Washington, DC and Brussels offices with a staff of 25. Also led two major business NGOs, the Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) and the Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection (ICOLP), serving as Executive Director and board member of both organizations. Served as an adviser and consultant to the United Nations Environmental Programme in Paris. Directly advised environmental ministers on implementing national policies in seven Asian countries as part of a program between the US government, the private sector, and Asian governments.
Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, Inc.Research Associate
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1990New York and Washington, DC Premiere economic consulting firm.
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