Nick Yama Yamauchi Gdc

About Nick Yama Yamauchi Gdc

I am a seasoned Business Development professional and Sales Director with extensive expertise in driving growth, building strong industry relationships, and delivering strategic market insights. Currently, I serve as a Business Development Consultant, collaborating with innovative companies including Oncade, Creators Corp, i95 Creative, Plaiful, and Lollipop Labs. In this capacity, I leverage my broad experience to help clients identify opportunities, develop tailored partnerships, and accelerate business outcomes.In my role as Sales Director, I specialize in business development and market research, forging impactful relationships with top-tier clients and driving project success. I am adept at conducting deep market analysis to uncover client needs, crafting customized partnership proposals aligned with strategic objectives, and developing competitive intelligence reports that equip sales teams with actionable insights for a competitive advantage.Previously, as a Senior Business Development Operations Manager, I focused on aligning product and business development teams across the Americas and Europe. I designed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. My hands-on leadership and strategic approach have consistently driven streamlined operations, effective team collaboration, and sustainable growth.I am passionate about connecting with industry innovators and exploring mutually beneficial partnerships. Feel free to reach out to discuss opportunities or collaboration.

Experience

1. Bd Consultant

   Oncade

   Aug 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   I work with Oncade as a Business Development & Payments Consultant, supporting revenue growth, partnerships, and go-to-market execution across game studios, UGC platforms, creator ecosystems, and digital marketplaces.My role sits at the intersection of business development, sales operations, and Merchant of Record (MoR)/ payments consulting, helping platforms and studios move to direct-to-consumer monetization while simplifying global payments, instant payouts, and compliance.Key areas of focus:Driving business development and strategic partnerships with game studios, UGC platforms, creator tools, and digital marketplacesLeading discovery, solution positioning, and commercial discussionsSupporting sales operations, including pipeline development, pricing strategy, deal structuring, and CRM processesAdvising partners on Merchant of Record (MoR) models, global payouts, instant settlement flows, and tax and regulatory complianceHelping UGC platforms enable instant creator payouts, affiliate programs, and incentive-based monetization at scaleSupporting transitions from platform-dependent monetization to direct-to-consumer commerce modelsTranslating complex payments, instant payout infrastructure, and compliance requirements into clear business and growth outcomesThrough Oncade, I help platforms and studios eliminate platform fees, accelerate payout cycles, and unlock new monetization and creator-driven growth opportunities.

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance

  2013 — 2017