Vivian Lin
Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Vivian Lin has crafted a contemporary approach to media in her role as Chief Creative Officer and Founder of Tangent Entertainment. Utilizing her expertise in broadcast journalism, media consumerism and marketing along with her knowledge of teen lifestyle trends, Vivian has constructed an emerging media network that connects new media technologies through the distribution of digital content and software applications.
Vivian has optimized broadcast and production experience that spans more than 25 years to develop an emerging media network that is encompassing a three screen process (3SP™) to simulcast television shows (HD/STD formats), video on demand, Internet websites, wireless downloads and podcasts/video podcasts. Capitalizing on the use of today’s youth of new media technologies, Vivian has embraced all forms of new media to not only develop a media network, but an untraditional approach to media and marketing methods.
Prior to Tangent Entertainment, Vivian was an Executive Producer for Next Wave Productions where she worked on sport segments for ESPN, FoxSports and Planet X. Vivian has also worked as an on air radio personality hosting Los Angeles’ KWVE Youth on Fire as well as interviewed celebrities for Up Close and Personal. In addition, she was a Morning Show Producer and Reporter for CBS KGMB9 on CBS This Morning Show. Having covered everything from news, sports and entertainment for NBC, CBS and FOX has enabled her to penetrate the teen, sports and music industries.
Committed to fostering the advancement of technology and media among youth, Vivian is currently serving as a media advisor to the Gary and Jeri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Media Arts School in San Diego, CA. She is also an advisor to the Newspaper Association of America where she is working to broaden the economic base for print publications by effectively reaching young adult readers through technology and digital media.
Jun Hosoki
President
Jun Hosoki brings more than 25 years of expertise as a global marketing strategist to his role as President of Tangent Entertainment. With a well-known track record in guiding the successful launch of emerging technologies, Jun has implemented operational and business practices that are focused on securing Tangent Entertainment as the leading New Media Network.
Having consistently delivered measurable results throughout his career, Jun is utilizing his insight into the European, Asian and American marketplace to expand Tangent Entertainment within the global market. Jun is the founder of Wakuwaku Channel, Inc. an emerging media company that provides broadband distribution of ethnic content over the Internet for television consumption.
Jun excelled prior to Wakuwaku Channel, Inc. and Tangent Entertainment as an international business executive with a 25-year career at Sony. Instrumental in the development and marketing of wireless products as well as consumer video in the United States, Jun propelled Sony to a leading position in the world market with the launch of TR55 and Sony 8mm Camcorder as a Consumer Electronics-Marketing leader. While part of Sony Semiconductor, Jun elevated Nokia to a top five account in sales ranking for Sony.
As head of Marketing for Sony Mobile Phone Company Europe, Jun developed partnerships with such companies as Vodafone, Deutsche Telecom, France Telecom, Orange UK, SFR and Telecom Italia. With a brief stint as Vice President of Marketing for Sony Ericsson North America, Jun returned to Sony as General Manger at IT & Mobile Solutions Network Company in Tokyo.
Scott Beckey
Executive Vice President of Strategic Development
Scott Beckey, the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development at Tangent Entertainment, is a foremost business strategist and solutionist. Whether directing the growth of large or small companies, Scott has consistently delivered tangible results, furthering his prowess as a premier business strategist.
As the current President of Xystus Corporation, a software development company, Scott continues to develop a precise execution strategy and clear understanding of the computer industry.
Prior to his role at Tangent, he was Vice President of Business Development at Aurora Biosciences Corporation, a biotech tools provider that under his leadership reached $2 billion in market capitalization. Scott’s work in the computer industry extends to Digital Equipment Corporation where he built computing solutions for the pharmaceutical, energy, and defense industries.
Scott holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania as well as dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Laura Ann Chaney
Creative Director
Laura Chaney brings more than five years of expertise as a collaborative imagist to her role as Creative Director at Tangent Entertainment. Fostering the effective communication of information visually through images, Laura has implemented a cross-platform graphic design program that is interactively marketing Tangent Entertainment’s objectives.
Laura has directed all production activities and operations of the Graphics Department developing a consistent graphic image for everything from websites, publications, and promotional materials to brochures and flyers. Under Laura’s leadership, Tangent Entertainment has developed a distinct visual effect that is successfully communicating their mission.
Prior to Tangent Entertainment, Laura was the founder and director of Chaney Internet Business Consulting a leading Internet Consulting firm, which provided business support to 50 top San Diego and Orange County based Internet companies.
Charlotta Olsson
Marketing Director
Charlotta Olsson brings more than five years of experience to her role as Marketing Director of Tangent Entertainment. With a proven track record in orchestrating marketing strategies that integrate diverse promotional expertise, Charlotta has focused on securing Tangent Entertainment’s role as the premier emerging media network.
Charlotta has furthered Tangent Entertainment’s vision by developing grassroots support along with entertainment industry partnerships, celebrity endorsements and sponsorships. The involvement of San Diego’s Jingle Ball and Jingle Jam as partners along with a sponsorship from John Robert Powers is a direct result of Charlotta’s marketing leadership.
Prior to her role at Tangent Entertainment, Charlotta managed the marketing and advertising campaigns for Bio-Pacific International as well as John Robert Powers, a modeling and talent school.
Tisha Arterberry
Style Director
Tisha Arterberry, Style Director at Tangent Entertainment, developed her sense of design, style and color from an early exposure to the visual arts. With more than 10 years of experience in the makeup and fashion industry, Tisha has honed her craft working for renowned makeup companies such as Clinque, Stila and MAC Cosmetics.
Tisha is a much sought after freelance print and video makeup artist. Her credits include commercials for Volkswagen and Qualcomm, Kathy Smith’s “Project You” Workout Video, an independent film “Angels with an Attitude” as well as ads for the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau along with sportswear and costume catalogs.
Tisha holds an Associate’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising from San Diego and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of California at Berkeley.
Jennifer Beckey
CEO C Suite Inc. and San Diego Regional Vice President, WITI
Jennifer Beckey has a well-known track record in organizing and directing the infrastructure of start-up technology companies. As a foremost business executive, she operates a strategic style of resolution along with collaborative ventures that drive the initial growth of companies.
Jennifer is currently the CEO of C Suite, Inc., an international business development and government relations firm, with offices in Washington D.C. and San Diego. She is also the Founder of FWE, which became the WITI San Diego regional network in January 2005. Under her leadership membership has soared to 200 members.
Prior to C Suite, Jennifer was the Founder and Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Xystus Corporation, an informatics company. As the Founder and CEO of Maptrace, a software development company that utilized wireless/GPS technology, Jennifer was instrumental in raising investor capital.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College. She has studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris where she received her certificate, Chef du Patisserie du Bas, in August 2001.
James E. Macdonald
Managing Partner, Torrey Hills Capital, Inc.
Jim is a Managing Partner of San Diego Torrey Hills Capital, Inc., an investment banking advisory firm in Del Mar, California. Jim represents and advises senior management, shareholders, and boards of directors in raising debt and equity capital, mergers and acquisitions, valuations, recapitalizations, and in transitioning private companies to the public markets.
Prior to joining Torrey Hills Capital, Jim was a Senior Financial Analyst with Baldwin & Clarke Corporate Finance, Inc., an investment banking and corporate financial advisory firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. At Baldwin & Clarke, Jim was responsible for performing financial analysis and market research to evaluate investment and merger and acquisition opportunities. Jim’s transactional experience is made up of companies in a variety of industries, including high technology, risk management, and foodservice distribution.
Jim holds a BS in English from Dartmouth College and a Masters of Business Administration from the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College.
Kenneth Marks
Principal Executive, Kenneth L. Marks Consulting
Kenneth Marks is the principal executive of Kenneth L. Marks Consulting, an advisory firm specializing in marketing communications, strategic planning and tactical execution, based in Del Mar, California. Kenneth has developed a consultancy that is serving national, regional and local clients in a variety of business sectors: media, asset management, retailing, automotive, research, cultural, non-profit, and consumer products.
Prior to starting Kenneth L Mark’s Consulting, Kenneth was Senior Vice President, Business Development and Presence Marketing for San Diego Magazine. With a career that spans more than 30 years of senior level sales and marketing positions with major communication companies such as The American Broadcasting Company, CBS, American Express Publishing, Hearst/ABC Video Enterprises, AOL Time Warner, and News America Corp., he has solidified his dominance as a top level marketing strategist.
In addition Kenneth has created marketing programs for a diverse group of clients and partners including: General Foods, Sony, American Association of Advertising Agencies, NBC, Philip Morris, Sports Illustrated, Bozell, Association of National Advertisers, Westinghouse Broadcasting, Dupont, and Warner Bros.
Kenneth holds a MBA degree from the Wharton School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Prashanth Mysoor
Chief Strategic Officer, Shanth Interactive LLC
Prashanth Mysoor has worked with companies and organizations to create engaging and strategic campaigns for emerging markets. As co-founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Shanth Interactive, a marketing and communications agency, he provides strategic consulting to select clients and guides the firm's operations, finances and business development.
Prashanth holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Walter A. Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley and is a Juris Doctor Candidate at the University of Southern California Law School.
Ace Underhill
Co-Founder and Chief Technical Advisor, AllSportsMarket.com
Ace Underhill blends more than 10 years of production experience in the film and television industry with an extensive technical background. Ace has worked with the BBC, NBC, Spike TV, along with numerous feature filmmakers. He is the founder of Brilliant Screen and co-owner of an international production facility. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the Chief Technical Advisor for AllSportsMarket.com. Ace is also an advisor as part of the Film Advisory Board to the Government of Costa Rica.