About Us - Our Core & Advisory Team

 -Developed & Marketed The No. 1 Apple AppStore App, Grew To 60M users, Design, Developed Face Electronics For Westworld Movie Robot / Information International (Yul Breynner New Clone Robo Versiont), Received

Apple Staff Pick Award, Ticketing & Movie Sales Apps For All AMC Theaters, Architected MindHeart AI 

-Launched & Sold Products to 10,000 Brick N Mortar Retail Stores Including Walmart & RadioShack

-Launched 1st Arena Mobile App & 2D barcode Loyalty / Ticketing - DMX concert, Designed EduPal Robot 

 Worked with CEOs from ATT,  RadioShack, Lexmark and Dell. Tony's first job was working for Informational International developer of the first Westword Robot. Tony's projects included Robotics, Automation,  Voice Response, Text-to-speech and large user base applications  servicing over 100M users and 100's of millions of clicks. Tony  holds numerous patents and developed apps for General Motors, Starbucks  Corporate,  Verizon, Sprint and other companies. Tony developed Store of Future AI and Robotics for Dell,  Perpetual Robotics and NEC and developed a million dollar robotics and automation project for Panasonic. 

  Lead Professor for AI & Robot Dept UCI - VP Security Motorola, “Father of Modern-Day Biometrics” 

 Lead on USA government projects with Homeland Security for  over a dozen countries for the United States Government and Homeland Security.  Ben developed TeleHealth and remote patient management system and  HIPAA security system for hospitals and clinics.  Designed remote patient management system for Medicare reimbursed with CPT code system. Designed Telehealth / Telepresence system used in 100 VA Clinics. Ben has worked closely with Tony Meador on healthcare, security and other technology projects over the years. Ben is considered by many of his peers as a technology visionary.  Dr. Bavarian is very passionate about developing products for kids with data insights that change the world for kids, their parents, caregivers and others, 

 - Recipient of the Albert Einstein Scholar & International Society of Developmental Neuroscience Awards 

  Dr. Dictenberg is a scientist, innovator, investor and entrepreneur, and a global figure in molecular neuroscience and RNA biology, and has more than 20 years operating experience in biotechnology and academia. Prior to founding Evergreen and AccelBio, he led programs focused on translational medicine in CNS/neurobiology and oncology, using molecular techniques based in RNA biology. 

Recently, Dr. Dictenberg created The Goliath Platform for AccelBio, the world's fastest high-throughput PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 testing system that is automated by sophisticated liquid-handling robotics and processes over 8,000 tests within 24 hours with minimal human input. This platform technology was created for the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Bahrain in March 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. As of February 2022 the platform is approaching 10Million individual PCR tests since inception.

 Department Head DreamWorks & Disney – Irvine Valley College VR & TV Networks, Author "Face It” 

Dr. Patricia Beckmann-Wells has worked on feature films, games, and emerging technology projects as both an artist and executive at Dreamworks SKG, Disney Feature Animation, Film Roman, Warner Brothers Digital and her own Bunsella Studios. Dr. Beckman-Wells has won several awards and is considered one of the top VR And Animation Experts in World.

Dr. Patricia Beckmann-Wells creates film and emerging technology entertainment from her studios overlooking the Angeles Forest. Her film 'Family Tale', an animated documentary about the creation of her family, toured with Lunafest(sponsored by Cliff Bars) and helped raise almost 2 million dollars for Breast Cancer. Her Music Video with punk ska band Big D and the Kid's Table, 'Brand New Day', explored the fractal expansion of family, and toured internationally

Mr. Constanzo is the Current Chief of Stroes for Torrid Clothing with over 600 stores natiownide and $1.3 billion in sales.  Mr. Constanzo was former Head  of Stores, Senior Vice President for Party City, the world leader in party supplies with over $2B in sales and ovver 800 stores nationwide.  Mr. Canstanzo was VP of Sales for Target and spent 20 years at Target with $109 billion in sales, world leader in retailer with 1956 retail stores in the united states and across 50 states.   

Prior to that, Tony was the President at TriMark Orange County from July 2019 to September 2020. Tony also held various roles at Target, including Senior Vice President, Vice President, District Director, Regional Property Director, and Human Resources Director from 2002 to 2019. Tony's early career includes serving as the Director of Human Resources/Stores/Buying Offices at Meier & Frank - Division of May Department Stores Company from 1995 to 2002.

Tony Costanzo earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Oregon State University. -

Tony Costanzo's work experience includes serving as the Chief Stores Officer at Torrid starting in November 2023. Before that, they were the Head of Stores and Senior Vice President at Party City from September 2020 to November 2023. Prior to that, Tony was the President at TriMark Orange County from July 2019 to September 2020. Tony also held various roles at Target, including Senior Vice President, Vice President, District Director, Regional Property Director, and Human Resources Director from 2002 to 2019. Tony's early career includes serving as the Director of Human Resources/Stores/Buying Offices at Meier & Frank - Division of May Department Stores Company from 1995 to 2002.

Tony Costanzo earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Oregon State University.

 - Managed $650M SALES, 14th Largest Company - Cardinal Health, Former SVP Baxter Health – Mindheart 

 Implemented multi-disciplinary sales strategy through account teams in strategic accounts and received multiple sales leadership awards. Consistent in exceeding annual sales plans and goal attainment in profitability and performance with combined businesses. Partnered with hospital executives to develop a national customer tour site complete with all aspects of a functional hospital to showcase Cardinal’s capabilities to healthcare enterprise clients.
Executive Leadership Participation and Awards: 

Working with global brands across 4 continents that generated $1.5B+ in value. He is the Chairman Emeritus, Board of Governors at Tech Coast Angels. He is also the Managing Director and Partner at VCInvest, and co-founder and Chairman at Holberton School, Albania. 

 Grant Van Cleve is a global entrepreneur, angel investor, and business accelerator. He is regularly listed among the 50 most influential people in Orange County, CA. Grant has an extensive background in real estate development both locally and in Eastern Europe. 

Former  CEO of Buy It Installed, Inc.,  Current Chairman of TechCoast Angels, former President of TechCoast Angels. Mr. Van Cleve is involved with over 25 start-ups and sits on the board of many companies. 

 Mr. Van Cleve is also involved in real estate development in Eastern Europe and Clean Tech Projects in Africa and the Pacific Islands. division.  

 A senior executive with a unique, cross-discipline skill set, featuring corporate leadership in strategic business planning & modeling, licensing, distribution, marketing and production. A difference maker, who has designed the strategic vision, and carried out execution, for initiatives that have helped drive revenue, viewership and distribution across broadcast syndication, cable, streaming & interactive, and over-the-top platforms.
Current helps CEO with business and marketing strategy and corporate development.  

Former Executive Vice President at Allen Media, Entertainment Studios, Inc. a billion dolllar TV Network.

 Entertainment Studios, Inc. is a mini-major studio with operations in theatrical distribution, cable networks, content production, broadcast syndication sales, content licensing, digital/interactive, and international licensing. As EVP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development my fingers were in all the pies at the company.

Individually, I created models for bank valuations with FTI Consulting and Houlihan Lokey, garnering valuations of the business assets that exceeded $600-million. As the senior leader for B2B sales & marketing strategy, I author pitches, and develop the company’s positioning through materials and trade shows for syndication sales, cable networks, ad sales, and international. Also, I was on the deal team that executed a 4-year, $64-million+ deal with AT&T/DirecTV in December 2015.  

Expertise:
• Advertising Sales Packaging/Marketing
• Brand Management
• Branded Entertainment Packaging
• Broadcast Syndication Licensing
• Broadcast Syndication Marketing
• Business Development
• Business Modeling & Strategic Planning
• Cable Networks Distribution
• Cable Networks Programming
• Content Strategy
• Content Executive Production
• Content Licensing
• Digital Media Licensing (streaming & applications)
• Digital Media Content Strategy
• Emerging Media
• Financial Forecasting
• Social Media Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships 

 Member  of United Nations AI Expert, IBM Master Inventor/Watson AI Lecturer, AI  Forbes Contributor, Teacher / Professor / Lecturer - UC Irvine - 

 Mr. Sahota lived and worked in Ningbo China where he partnered with  Chinese CEOs to create the Leadership Development Program.    His work  experience spans multiple industries including legal services,  healthcare, life sciences, retail, travel and transportation, energy and  utilities, automotive, telecommunications, media/communication, and  government. Moreover, Neil was one of the few people selected for IBM's  Corporate Service Corps leadership program.   

Andy has over 40 years in design and development of medical equipment, interactive television and high volume, interactive electronic consumer entertainment products. Shipped over $3B in wholesale products.

Designed and lead developer for Einstein & Sofia Humanoid Robots. 

•Six plus years at Mattel as SVP of New Technology and the Co-Founder of Mattel Media.

•Over 35 years in the video game industry creating iconic, industry-defining peripherals such as Rock Band and the world’s first mass market low-cost digital camera.

•Creator and owner of over 35 patents across multiple categories including soft goods sanitization. 

  President of $2B leader Nuance Communications, a voice technology for AI companies such as Google, Amazon and IBM.  High-tech executive specializing in growth strategies and sales & marketing leadership.

Working with an elite team dedicated to, passionate about and inspired by bringing Jibo, the world's first consumer social robot, to market.  Formerly CEO of Jibo Robot for the first years.  Help raise $60 million in funding and worked closely with MIT to develop state of art robot.  

 - Former Head of Strategic For Google Adwords. Former Head of Strategic Partnerships, Google Health, Former SVP of Sharecare, former Strategic Partnerships Intel.  Chad focused his career sourcing, closing, and managing complex alliances, building partner programs/ecosystems, and designing/executing creative co-marketing programs. 

Through his time at GOOGLE, INTEL, and beyond, he has enjoyed building business relationships, both individually and organizationally, that spark value for all stakeholders.  

 -  Dr. ​Digvijay "Sunny" Singh is the current president of TCA-LA. He has been a member of TCA since 2017 and has previously served as membership chair and vice president. 

Sunny started his investment journey as an electrical engineer at the end of his Ph.D. at UCLA in 2013. Since then, he has been part of the creation and sale of two technology startups in the IT and medtech fields. He now oversees the acquisition and management of his commercial real-estate and startup portfolio in Southern California.

Experienced investor with an entrepreneurial, research, and engineering background. Technology ventures and real-estate investments are my primary areas of interest.  

Former  President Pirus, former Director for Radobotics, former Medical Device  Engineer for GI Logic, Inc., - Investor/Director Engineer (AI-based  Cancer Detecting).  Master of Science, Engineering Grade 4.0/4.0, Doctor  Of Philosophy, UCLA, Embedded Engineer, Lockheed Martin. 

Former President of  CMIT Solutions.  Over a decade of experience in investment, research,  and business services for both ubiquitous enterprises like Intel (where  his work lead to multiple publications on AI-based energy systems),  Qualcomm (where he received an innovation fellowship) and Lockheed  Martin (where some of his systems were used on F-16s).    Developed AI-based energy monitoring systems around Intel architectures that were used for energy efficient computing research and cyber-security education.

  Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology, Diplomate American Academy of Pain Management  - Current Chairman of Pain Management at Scripps,   My anesthesia group (ANESTHESIA SERVICE MEDICAL GROUP)(partners) provided pediatric anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists for Rady’s Children's Hospitals.  

Founder of the Share the Risk model, serves on the Editorial Advisory Board and Viewpoint moderator of the Practical Pain Management Journal, voted by his peers “Top Pain Doctor” in 2007, 2010, 2013, serves as consultant for numerous organizations and considered a national expert on Pain Management trends   

 - -Dr. Kazeminy, Ph.D., Currently on Board of Directors for UCI Health and the board member of Dean’s Leadership Council at UCI School of Pharmaceutical Science.  Dr. Assad J. Kazeminy the founder and former CEO of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services Inc. and Avrio Biopharmaceutical LLC. 

He founded those companies in 1988 and 2008. In October 2016 the companies were acquired by Nitto Denko, a Japanese firm.

In 2018 he started AJK Biopharmaceutical, a drug development company with three different preclinical drug products including Anti-Microbial Resistant (AMR), Long Acting HIV drug and siRNA delivery platform.

  Dr. Geruson’s experience spans CEO roles at Lexmark ($3B), Phoenix Technologies (World Leader In PC / Phone Bios Chips - Over 1 Billion) and VoiceSignal Technologies, and Senior Vice President and executive positions at Nokia, IBM, Toshiba, and McKinsey & Co. As CEO of Lexmark, a multi-billion-dollar imaging technology and solutions company (billion dollar health and education division) with 10,000 employees, 

he grew device sales faster than at any time in the previous 10 years while simultaneously executing extensive process re-engineering, transforming the business from negative EBITDA and high debt to a positive $303 million EBITDA and a healthy debt profile.