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President, Suzy and Partner and Board Director, Dreamit and Entrepreneur and Investor and Change Agent

Avi Savar began his career in the agent-training program at ICM in Los Angeles. Soon after, Avi transitioned to the creative side of entertainment -- as an independent producer, he created highly stylized programming for companies such as USA Networks, Fox, Columbia Tri-Star, and Showtime. Anticipating the convergence of technology and media in 1998, Avi founded and launched AtBalance Solutions – an online media company delivering Health, Fitness and Wellness related content to Fortune 1000 companies. Recruited back to “traditional” television in 2001, Avi served as the producer for ABC’s Good Morning America, before being asked to create and develop breakthrough entertainment programming for both MTV and VH1. Among other credits, he oversaw the production and was instrumental in the success of VH1’s hit series “The Fabulous Life of….” In 2004, Avi launched Big Fuel Communications. Big Fuel has been pioneering the convergence of marketing and entertainment ever since. As a first-to-market innovator, Avi’s work continues to influence the shape of brand communications. About Big Fuel: Big Fuel, the consumer engagement agency, is a full-service marketing and communications company based in New York that takes brands from Content To Commerce. A unique approach that bridges "people stories" to "product stories" through branded content speaking directly to the real-life needs of consumers. Big Fuel is one part marketing agency, building brands through consumer insight; one part entertainment company, creating content that people love; and one part distribution company, driving results by delivering that content to targeted audiences. For more information visit www.bigfuel.com or read our blog at www.contenttocommerce.com Specialties: Knowledge and exptertise in media, advertising, film & television production, social marketing branded entertainment, consumer engagement, and mobile. Specialities include: - Social Media - Branded Content - Branded Entertainment - Film & Video Production - Original Programming for Broadcast & Web - Content Syndication & Distribution - Creative Development & Strategic Consulting - Broadcast Public Relations - Brand Strategy