Overview
Joshua Dern is Co-Founder & CEO at Pickaxe Foundry [1]. Pickaxe Foundry operates within the New York artificial intelligence sector, where Dern holds leadership responsibility for the organization's strategic direction and operations [1].
Profile introduction
The short version. I've been at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital media, having been VP Digital at Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group, SVP/GM Social Products at Viacom Media Networks, and overseeing design for the launch of HBO GO while doing product design at Huge. From "intrepreneur" to entrepreneur, I've built multiple startups, including a company that was the first to combine computer vision with storytelling. And I have a deep interest on all things data - from CX systems to AI. So I founded Pickaxe to bring new products to life, and to help companies make their d…
Career history
- Co-Founder & CEOJan 2016 to presentPickaxe Foundry
- Chief Product & Technology OfficerJul 2012 to Jun 2014Bedrocket Media Ventures
- User Experience, Product Design, & StrategyAug 2010 to Sep 2012HUGE Inc.
- SVP & GM Social Media, MTVN Global Digital MediaMay 2008 to Jan 2012MTV Networks
- VP, MTVN Social Media Strategy & OperationsMar 2007 to Apr 2008MTV Networks
- VP Digital MediaJan 2006 to Jun 2006Fuse (Cablevision/Rainbow Media)
- VP, New Business & Creative DevelopmentSep 2004 to Sep 2005Atlantic Records | WMG
- VP New MediaJan 1997 to Sep 2004Atlantic Records
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine Arts and Film1992 - 1996Syracuse University
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