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Director, Board of Advisors

Leaders in Tech, Gaming, Healthcare & Shopping

Jim Riesenbach brings a deep track-record as a business leader, senior operating executive, and board member, with an extensive background in Digital Media and Lead Gen, Business Development, and Technology. He currently serves as Executive Vice President with Ziff Davis LLC, leading the company's B2B Division, which creates, builds and sells innovative marketing and advertising services, tools, and lead gen for top technology companies worldwide. Before Ziff Davis, he was Acting CEO at iInside, a high-growth Mobile Location company focused on Retail & Transportation. Jim also founded consulting group Riesenbach Strategic Advisors, supporting numerous clients, such as Vistage, One Technologies, LotLinx, Atlantic Group, Ziff Davis and more. Jim served from 2006-2009 as CEO of Autobytel (NASDAQ: ABTL), During his tenure, he refocused the company's market strategy, creating a series of innovative products and services for Automotive consumers, dealers and manufacturers. Before Autobytel, Riesenbach spent a decade in senior leadership roles with AOL Inc. From 2001-2006, he served as SVP/GM of AOL Search & Directory Division, one of AOL's highest performing business units, leading AOL's strategic partnership with Google. Before AOL Search, he was an early pioneer and principal leader in AOL's Local Group, then known as Digital City, Inc., accelerating growth and scaling the network from less than 10 to over 200 US markets, and significantly expanding its revenues and audience. Prior to joining AOL in 1996, Jim spent six years with Comcast Corporation leading sales and marketing for Comcast's Eastern Division, their largest region. Jim holds a B.S. in Management from Rutgers University, where he recently delivered the commencement address at the School of Business. He has also completed advanced Marketing programs at Wharton School's Aresty Institute. Riesenbach resides in Berkeley, CA, and is an avid marathon runner, world traveler, and musician.