team
Dave Sickert • Chief Envisionary Officer
A seasoned media executive and entrepreneur, Dave has led business development and affiliate relations for several media companies including Time Warner (development of the first streaming media/CTV offering), AOL (managed the largest e-commerce platform in the 90's), launch of Comedy Central and A Million Cooks, Inc. (media company that produced 500+ food-themed podcasts).
A seasoned media executive and entrepreneur, Dave has led business development and affiliate relations for several media companies including Time Warner (development of the first streaming media/CTV offering), AOL (managed the largest e-commerce platform in the 90's), launch of Comedy Central and A Million Cooks, Inc. (media company that produced 500+ food-themed podcasts).
Mario Dubois • Head of Learning and Fun
A former commissioner with the BBC's Children and Education department, Mario has worked on many award winning children’s’ brand including Horrible Histories, Bing, Pablo, Andy and the Band. He has also worked in mainstream media and across multiple platforms including TV, gaming, immersive storytelling, audio and digital short-form. Mario is an innovator, idea developer, producer, team player and a leader.
A former commissioner with the BBC's Children and Education department, Mario has worked on many award winning children’s’ brand including Horrible Histories, Bing, Pablo, Andy and the Band. He has also worked in mainstream media and across multiple platforms including TV, gaming, immersive storytelling, audio and digital short-form. Mario is an innovator, idea developer, producer, team player and a leader.
Justin Fivella • Master of Learning
A writer, educator and information specialist, Justin brings 15+ years of media and educational experience to the team. His work with schools and school districts is useful in guiding noun's programming and educator engagement strategy.
A writer, educator and information specialist, Justin brings 15+ years of media and educational experience to the team. His work with schools and school districts is useful in guiding noun's programming and educator engagement strategy.
Ed Annunziata • Technical Fun Officer
An experienced producer, designer and entrepreneur, Ed had developed games and software for children of all ages. During the past 20 years, he has led projects of his own and with Sega, Sony, LeapFrog, NOKIA and others. Ed is also a consultant to noun's STEM affiliate Pale Blue Dot Ventures.
An experienced producer, designer and entrepreneur, Ed had developed games and software for children of all ages. During the past 20 years, he has led projects of his own and with Sega, Sony, LeapFrog, NOKIA and others. Ed is also a consultant to noun's STEM affiliate Pale Blue Dot Ventures.
Linda Evans • Production
An executive producer with leadership positions at HBO, Arista Records, Turner Networks, AOL and Time Warner Cable, Linda produces long form programming, Off-Broadway shows, concert tours and more. She has been recognized with 40+ industry awards, is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Co-Chair of PGA Women’s Impact Network (WIN) and is a member of NYWIFT.
An executive producer with leadership positions at HBO, Arista Records, Turner Networks, AOL and Time Warner Cable, Linda produces long form programming, Off-Broadway shows, concert tours and more. She has been recognized with 40+ industry awards, is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Co-Chair of PGA Women’s Impact Network (WIN) and is a member of NYWIFT.
Dave Abelson • Marketing
A seasoned digital marketing executive with expertise in media buying, search and display advertising and project management, his clients have include Google, Yahoo, eBay, AOL and more.
A seasoned digital marketing executive with expertise in media buying, search and display advertising and project management, his clients have include Google, Yahoo, eBay, AOL and more.
Dan Gude • Legal | IP
A specialist in copyright, trademark and intellectual property, Dan brings technical detail and simple to understand guidance to the team.
A specialist in copyright, trademark and intellectual property, Dan brings technical detail and simple to understand guidance to the team.