Read more at http://www.businessinsider.com/the-next-big-unicorn-wont-come-from-silicon-valley-2017-1. Implemented a budgeting process and financial controls that grew operating margins and supported the development of a stable and profitable business model. 3) ChowNow: SaaS online ordering product serving the $1.4 billion independent restaurant market. Served as one of nine professionals investing a $1 billion buyout fund as part of Oaktree Capital Management’s independently-managed energy investment strategy. Accomplished the following investment highlights: 1) Factual: Geotargeted data-mining platform for the $40+ billion location-based advertising market. Strategy: Ran organizational planning and business rhythm processes in alignment with all other functions to develop vision, mission, goals, objectives and key results (OKRs), resource and capital plans, etc... Operations: Established an operating rhythm for the business that included annual strategic offsites, QBRs, weekly departmental meetings and retros, daily standups and weekly All-Hands meetings. 5) Led operational teams in an in-depth cost benchmarking study to identify $3 million in potential savings. Managed legal, accounting and tax due diligence teams. Worked with leading lending institutions to evaluate financing options and to establish credit facilities. Led day-to-day operations and deliver on the execution of strategic directives for Capital, a New York-based fintech startup that is backed by several Tier I VC firms. Managed two analysts in Los Angeles and operational contacts in Berlin. Authored the article “Why the Next Unicorns May Not Come from Silicon Valley”: While replicating the success of Silicon Valley in terms of traditional IT may be difficult, the emergence of frontier technologies in affordable areas may lead to the creation of new technology hubs. How did they break the mold and what are the criteria that will spawn the next unicorn in the space? Tory has nearly 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and executive working with high-growth technology companies. Performed extensive industry, company, and financial due diligence. Managed business and financial due diligence. FP&A: Managed the budget including annual, quarterly, and monthly expense tracking, measure and track ROI, and reconcile and explain discrepancies. He holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University and played football for the United States Military Academy at West Point. Analyzed industry attractiveness based on competitive, customer, and macroeconomic analyses. Prior to joining Tiller, Tory was co-founder of The Art of Charm, an information-based publishing firm with a Top 50 iTunes ranking and over 2 million downloads per month. Selected assignments: 1) Launch of bitbop, a subscription-based mobile TV and VOD service for smartphones. Managed all investment functions including sourcing, market and company research, valuation, negotiation, documentation and portfolio company support for a US-based venture capital firm with over 20 investments and $100 million AUM. Helped coordinate and negotiate transaction documentation. What secrets do the members of the fabled 8100 and 8200 know? What factors are causing the rebirth of the “Paris of the Midwest”? Reorganized the company's leadership team and organizational structure, oversaw the hiring and development of eight additional employees and six additional contractors. He has nearly 20 years of cross-functional experience in strategy (Disney, Fox) and finance (Oaktree Capital Management, Merrill Lynch), and a deep background in entrepreneurship and operations, as the COO and CFO of a venture-backed fintech startup and co-founder of a digital publishing firm with a Top 50 iTunes ranking podcast and over 2 million downloads per month. About; Blockchains; Investing; Management . Tory is passionate about investing, data-driven management and blockchain technology. Tory Green. Evaluated the strategic and financial feasibility of proposed mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and joint ventures while leveraging buyouts in a variety of industries. Evaluated deal terms and term sheets/contracts. Selected assignments: 1) Represented Lexa Partners (Edgar Bronfman Jr.) in a $14 billion joint bid with The Blackstone Group, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Cablevision Systems Corp. for Vivendi Universal Entertainment.