Victor has over 25 years of experience in strategically building, growing and scaling businesses – particularly in the investment, real estate and live events arena. A proven entrepreneur and respected leader, Victor has successfully built, launched and operated multiple businesses and brands. From a $14 billion dollar hedge fund; to an award-winning, decade-long conference; to an opportunistic real estate and development firm, he has demonstrated the ability to anticipate trends, assemble and manage world-class teams, and build profitable businesses during turbulent times.
Victor is a Managing Partner of StageLight Group, which consists of his diverse investment holdings as well as a branding, experiential marketing and services arm. Investments and advisory include SCALE Global, Lumiere Partners, HitRecord, BOMANI, Zappos and MODD Group as well as residential real estate properties and restaurants worldwide. In addition, he was an Advisor to Zappos.com on the implementation of Market Based Dynamics.
Previously, Victor was a Partner at SkyBridge Capital and Global Head of Business Development & Strategy where he was directly responsible for the firm’s growth, international expansion, new business development and brand strategy initiatives. Prior to joining SkyBridge, Victor was a Senior Consultant within Oliver Wyman’s capital markets division where he focused on international acquisitions and growth strategies for major financial institutions. In addition, he was a Manager of Strategic Growth for Kozmo – a venture capital funded start-up. He began his career as an investment banker at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) within the media & communications team.
Victor received a MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a MA in Advance International Studies from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University. He also graduated with honors with a BSFS in International Economics from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
Kelly has over 18 years of experience in strategically developing and growing businesses, brands, partnerships and communities of collaboration. A well-respected entrepreneur, seasoned leader and senior advisor, she has successfully built, incubated and operated multiple businesses and brands. From Wall Street to the White House to creating world-class Conferences, she has worked with some of the world’s most influential and relevant entrepreneurs, investors, executives, political figures, and thought leaders to foster innovation, ignite growth and promote ecosystem engagement.
Kelly is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of StageLightGroup - an investment, advisory and services firm committed to promoting the democratization of access, ideas and opportunity. In addition, she is the Co-Founder and CEO of SCALEGlobal – the world’s premiere thought leadership platform and community where capital, innovation and purpose collide. Investment and advisory under StageLight include SCALE Global, Opto Investments, American BTC, Valar Atomics, BOMANI, HitRecord, Life is Beautiful, Zappos, and MODD Group - a real estate development firm.
Kelly has also served in the White House as the Chief Growth Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) – an agency dedicated to mobilizing private capital for development and advancing US foreign policy and national security objectives. Throughout her career, she has also ghostwritten, edited, and packaged numerous non-fiction and finance books and publications, including 12 bestsellers.
Previously, Kelly was a Partner and Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy at SkyBridge Capital. A senior member of the Founder’s leadership team from 2010-2017, she co-led teams engaged in growth and brand strategy; new business development and experiential marketing; strategic partnerships and stakeholder relations; and brand development and external affairs. Most notably, Kelly was a driving force behind leading and evolving, SALT, and served as Executive Producer, Editorial Director and Operator. Dubbed the “Davos of the Desert” during her tenure, she and her partners grew it into one of the world’s most prestigious finance conferences and pioneered the corporate live events model. She began her career as an Editor at John Wiley & Sons and at Columbia University working on SpecialProjects, Communications & Strategic Initiatives.
Kelly received a Master’s degree in Organization & Leadership from Columbia University. She also earned a B.A. in English Literature from Wagner College and graduated summa cum laude.
Please contact Kelly to learn more about SCALE Global by emailing her at kelly@stagelightgroup.com.
Timothy is a Partner and Head of Event Solutions at SCALE Global. In addition, he is the CEO & Chief Elevation Officer of Elevated Meetings Solutions.
With nearly 30 years of experience with MGM Resorts International, Timothy is successful in creating high performing teams and executing VIP events in a luxury environment. After beginning his career in the banking industry, Timothy moved to hospitality management in 1989 when he joined the opening team in Convention Banquets at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. From there, he opened Treasure Island Hotel and then eventually moved by to the Mirage in 1998 to oversee the Convention Services Team.
In 2005, Timothy moved to the Bellagio where he led the Convention Services teams for 13 successful years and was awarded and recognized for his leadership and excellent service delivery standards.
Timothy has a long tenure of involvement in the meetings community where he has been a CMP since 2000. He currently sits on the EIC CMP Governance Committee, is active in the UNLV Hotel School Mentor program and is a long-term MPI member.
John Valenti is the Executive Director of Business Strategy and Operations for StageLight Group. With over 15 years of sell side experience, John has been successful in Fixed Income product coverage for the Institutional Investor community. Prior to joining the form John covered Capital Markets for such firms as Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, Nomura Securities and Royal Bank of Canada.
In addition to his banking and sales experience, John assists in the growth of youth basketball in the New York City area by both coaching and managing CYO and AAU teams.
John holds an Business Administration degree from the University of Albany. He lives in New York with his wife and three children.