Ira Liss

About Ira Liss

I help mission-driven leaders to think differently - reframing mental loops and staying psychologically clear while navigating the complexity of scaling impact, leveling up relationships and forging new partnerships.Over 20 years, I\'ve worked with founders, executives, and creative talent as strategic advisor, performance coach, and partnership architect. My work creates the conditions where people can see their next move - and the relationships that make it possible become a familial dynamic.Recent examples:• Strategic advisor to Kwaai.ai - facilitated partnership with Mimik Technologies (AI ethics + edge computing)• Worked with TipCI to architect cash management infrastructure partnership enabling product launch• Facilitated Virtual Worlds + Terry Crews + Carnegie Hall partnership (gaming + celebrity + iconic arts venue)My work is most impactful when it serves both business growth and what\'s existentially right for humanity\'s responsibility with our surroundings - helping leaders build companies that make money by making life better.

Experience

1. Board Member

   Kwaai

   Jul 2024 — Present · US

   Community SuperConnector | Community Ethics and Reflection Lead | Social Enterprise Advisor. Catalyzed open-sourced community, recruiting several technologists and globally-known domain experts, including Nolan Bushnell (Atari inventor), Michael Clark (data scholar), Dan Stinson (Global War on Terror) and Nic Arnzen (Alta Dena Vice Mayor) in support of Personal AI’s role in urban development, future-proofing for disaster prevention, response and recovery.Raised sponsorship funding for Kwaai’s Personal Disaster Resilience AI Hackathon at ScaleX’s 22nd Linux Expo. Advised Kwaai leadership on product market fit, governance and community growth strategies.

Education

• Colgate University

  BA, Philosophy & Religion

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Production
• Digital Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Film
• Public Speaking
• New Business Development
• Fundraising
• Entertainment
• Writing
• Television Production
• Microsoft Office
• Business Strategy
• Television
• Social Networking
• Start-Ups
• Video Production
• Business Development
• Creative Direction
• Content Strategy
• Lead Generation
• Brand Development
• New Media
• Press Releases
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile Devices
• Leadership
• Digital Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Media
• Online Advertising
• Film Production
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Online Marketing