Abhay Jain

About Abhay Jain

I build businesses in new verticals and new markets. At A+E Networks, I developed strategies and deals that took the global FAST (free ad-supported streaming) business from under $25M to over $200M in less than 5 years by designing the GTM strategy, structuring distribution partnerships across 10+ international markets, developing pricing and revenue share frameworks, and negotiating complex multi-year deals with platforms, advertisers, and content partners.That work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution: identifying whitespace, building the business case, aligning C-suite and board stakeholders around a growth thesis, then leading cross-functional teams to operationalize it. I advise A+E\'s executive leadership on market positioning, competitive threats, AI, and long-range planning, and I\'ve presented to the board on M&A targets and the future of ad-supported streaming.Before A+E, I was Partner and Head of Strategy at a boutique advisory firm where I managed the strategy P&L, led M&A diligence, and advised media, entertainment, and consumer brands on growth strategy and GTM execution. I also developed a strategic gaming and digital entertainment roadmap for NEOM (Saudi Arabia), helping shape significant government investment in the sector. Before that, I founded, built, and sold a three-sided consumer marketplace, taking it from concept to $550K in funding and $150K in revenue in nine months.What ties it together: I find the right partners, structure the right deals, and build the GTM engine that turns strategic vision into revenue as a founder, advisor, and corporate executive managing 11 business units generating over 30% of A+E\'s total revenue.JD/MBA from Duke (Fuqua). Management consulting background (Altman Solon). I\'m always interested in connecting with leaders at the intersection of GTM strategy, strategic partnerships, corporate development, and international market expansion across media, technology, gaming, and digital platforms.Global Market Expansion | GTM Strategy | Strategic Partnerships | Distribution Partnerships | P&L Ownership | M&A and Corp Dev | Commercial Due Diligence | Deal Negotiation | Revenue Forecasting | International Business Development | New Market Entry | Streaming and Digital Media | FAST/AVOD | Content Licensing | C-Suite and Board Advisory | Cross-Functional Leadership | AI Strategy | Digital Platforms | Pricing Strategy | Competitive Intelligence | Investor Relations | Venture Ecosystems

Experience

1. Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

   A+E Global Media

   Apr 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead business plan development for new revenue opportunities and deal/partnership negotiation for free ad-supported streaming video resulting in a 8x leap in revenue in three years• Assess market opportunities, threats, investments, and divestitures in order to present guidance to the President on strategies for six month and thirty-six-month strategies• Manage and mentoring diverse team across multiple business units and intricate organizational matrix

Education

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  MBA, Business Administration

  2009 — 2013

• Virginia Tech

  B.S., Premed Biology, Psychology

• Duke University School of Law

  JD, Law

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Business Development
• Market Analysis
• Management Consulting
• Emerging Markets
• Valuation
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Due Diligence
• Project Management
• Product Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Start-Up Ventures
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Venture Capital
• Startup Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Start-Up Consulting
• Marketing Strategy
• Analysis
• Mobile Devices
• Nonprofits
• Financial Modeling
• Product Management
• Consulting
• Managing Start-Ups
• Lean Startup
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Consulting
• Social Media
• Research
• Private Equity
• Financial Analysis
• Information Technology