IDENTITY

at our core

philosophy

We’ll leave Kant and Nietzshe for another day, but there are a few things we’ve learned that are more of a philosophical nature.

 

First, over and over, we have found an element of fishing in most things we do. We see learnings in repetition, rewards from patience, and real ability to innovate springing from experience, expertise and knowledge that comes from floating the same river for a long time.

 

Second, a river really does run through it. By this we mean that there is something to the flow of thought, of ideas, of creativity that is empowered by clear eyes and strong hearts.

 

Last, we love straight arrows. Great people, great insights, exacting focus … these things create straight arrows that fly further, penetrate the minds and organizations that they are aimed at, and lead to rewarding outcomes for everyone … employees, investors and customers.

MediaTech Strategies
Leading Company​

WHY WORK WITH US

We really like a company with a great story to tell. Your story is essential — it paints the vision and gets all stakeholders (like investors, customers and your team) aligned around a huge opportunity.

 

Mediatech Strategies is a boutique consulting firm that partners with companies of all sizes. We help you shape and implement a winning strategy. With over 30 years of experience, we have helped more than 70 companies develop their businesses and execute their strategies for significant outcomes.

  • Depth of business experience

    10+ years as CEO of 4 different startups, 10+ years consulting experience running Mediatech and 10 years early experience in progressively senior operating roles.

  • Domain knowledge

    We delve deeply into devices, clouds, networks, security systems, data and ads. We’ve built quite a few things, developed and sold many products and services and have identified the strategic crux and shifted the trajectory of many media businesses.

  • Creativity

    We have a long track record of innovation. Mr. Collette has filed more than 40 patents, invented, repositioned, defined and refined numerous products and services. He has started companies from scratch, revived zombies and reinvigorated companies that had lost momentum.

  • History of Success

    Mr. Collette personally architected the sale of the 4 startups that he led. He's raised $80MM+ in numerous financing rounds. At Mediatech, he has advised numerous startups on paths to exit, on strategies and tactics to close key deals and on product innovations for outstanding strategic gains.

A Few Words

HUM[ANS]

Michael Collette

Jen Verriere

Data Licensing and Business Development

Michael and Jen have worked together for most of the past 4 years. She has expertise and broad contacts in connected car data, TV data, ad targeting data and outcome data. A lawyer by training, Jen has facilitated and executed dozens of data licensing agreements with specific attention to pricing, privacy, security and asset value management.

Michael Collette

Principal and ceo

Mediatech Strategies is owned and operated by Michael Collette. For projects, Mr. Collette draws from an extensive network of accomplished senior executives and proven contributors. Mr. Collette first incorporated MediaTech in 1994. Since then, he has advised more than 70 companies.

Michael Collette

Principal and ceo

Mediatech Strategies is owned and operated by Michael Collette. For projects, Mr. Collette draws from an extensive network of accomplished senior executives and proven contributors. Mr. Collette first incorporated MediaTech in 1994. Since then, he has advised more than 70 companies.

Jen Verriere

Jen Verriere

Data Licensing and Business Development

Michael and Jen have worked together for most of the past 4 years. She has expertise and broad contacts in connected car data, TV data, ad targeting data and outcome data. A lawyer by training, Jen has facilitated and executed dozens of data licensing agreements with specific attention to pricing, privacy, security and asset value management.

“I knew when I met you a grand adventure was about to happen.”

— A.A. Milne

COLLEAGUES AND MENTORS

Tom Weiss

Tom Weiss

Partner

Co-Founder and CTO, Deductive

Roger Bird

Roger Bird

Partner

CFO, Deductive

a fish jumps out of a river photographed in black and white
Giles Cottle

Giles Cottle

Partner

VP Business Development, Deductive

Jen Verriere

Jen Verriere

Colleague

Business Development Consultant, Deductive

Chris legg

Chris Legg

Investor & Apple Picking Partner

Senior Managing Director, Progress Partners

Monica Laurence

Monica Laurence

Coach

Brand and Marketing Strategist, monicalaurence.com

Arthur Orduna

Arthur Orduna

Client

CINO, Avis Budget Group;  CTO, Canoe Ventures

Ohad Zeira

Ohad Zeira

Client

VP Innovation, Avis Budget Group

Zeev

Zeev Neumeier

Founder

CTO, Cognitive Networks

Lee

Mike Lee

Mentor

Managing Director, Rogers Venture Partners

Ken Bronfin

Ken Bronfin

Investor

Senior Managing Director, Hearst Ventures

fairchild

Jason Fairchild

Board

Independent Board Member, Cognitive Networks

hoarty

W. Leo Hoarty

Colleague

Contract CTO, Patent Writer, Cognitive Networks

Hampton

Greg Hampton

Colleague

VP Business Development, Cognitive Networks

mcafee

Jodie Mcafee

Colleague

VP Business Development, Cognitive Networks

bakker

Sander Bakker

Client

VP Business Development Solocoo

Kurnit

Scott Kurnit

Mentor

Chairman of the Board of Advisors, Ucentric

Marty Meyer

Marty Meyer

Colleague

CFO, Ucentric Systems

Nick Chakalos

Nick Chakalos

Colleague

VP Business Development, Ucentric Systems

“Here’s to Us! Good people are hard to find!"

— Collette family toast
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