Ian S.

Ian S. has an extensive background in business development and advisory roles, currently serving as Principal at Pierce Yates Ventures since January 2014, focusing on early-stage funding and strategic guidance in the financial services, sports, media, and entertainment sectors. Additionally, Ian holds advisory positions at multiple innovative companies, including Washington Office, PlusMusic.AI, Materian AI, Kudos Labs, Bloom Sensory, Pangea Cup, and Golazzos, emphasizing partnerships in emerging technologies and community engagement. Ian also lectures on Esports Management at the Institute of Law & Economics and contributes to Project W, a national initiative dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs. Educational credentials include a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania, an MSc with Honors in Media and Communications from The London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies & Applications from the University of California, Berkeley.