Extensive expertise deploying successful emerging visual technology, content monetisation and commercial and consumer experiences across Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT): film, TV, video, games, audio and media.
Global speaker and thought leader — over 200 times, including "TEDx: Innovating the Impossible", keynotes, presentation, chairing, C-level interviews and panels on streaming (video on demand (VOD) / OTT), innovation and emerging tech.
Strategic and technical innovator / commercially-focused Chief Technology Officer (CTO) providing consulting, advisory, interim, fractional, or permanent services across telecoms and media, streaming, digital innovation, start-ups and private equity.
Published and internal writer — high level or detail on strategy, technology and trends — in magazine and journal articles, white papers, positioning papers, proposals (RFQ, RFI, RFP) on streaming (VOD / OTT), smart home, IoT, wearables, AR / VR / MR and innovation.
Many companies innovate ineffectively — limiting their potential for growth and high-quality, cost-effective, efficient delivery. mireality provides thought leadership to help companies, teams and individuals easily understand existing and emerging technology, learn how to innovate effectively, and build brand reputations that enable two-way discussions to factor in feedback.
Consulting globally at board level, mireality uses six steps to deliver success and Return on Investment (ROI).
Strategic, commercial, risk and technical audits and due diligence.
Market / product research, risk analysis and vision creation.
Brief, business case with RoI, reporting and plan development, RFQs / RFIs / RFPs.
Lead successful implementation across disparate stakeholders.
Profitably deploy new products and services while maintaining existing offerings.
Build brand, share case studies and receive feedback to factor in and repeat.
mireality builds credibility through expertise by writing useful articles that educate and lead the reader on a journey toward understanding.
Follow mireality’s blog for essential reading on emerging technology, industry trends and insights extracted from expertise in innovation.
mireality typically works with start-ups, SMEs, and corporates who are looking to innovate, get a higher return on investment or receive specialist advice. mireality also provides technical and strategic due-diligence for private equity and industry. For government mireality has provided advisory and thought leadership. mireality is open to new opportunities, so reach out.
Pricing can range from hourly specialist consultancy, to fixed-cost projects, to time and materials, to salary for the right role. Contact mireality to discuss your requirements.
Maria is a British / American dual-national, so she can work anywhere British or American passports allow. She has provided services across the UK, Europe, South Africa, MENA and small islands. Remote or on-site (after COVID-19) is possible with minimal notice, including locations in the UK which require a driving licence and car.
Board-level advisor, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief Strategy Officer or Managing Director.
Advisory, NED, consulting, interim, fractional, or permanent for the right role.
Maria is a native English speaker and is conversational in Spanish. She also studied Japanese.