Advisory Board

Ruben is an experienced executive with over 18 years of experience in driving operations, revenue, and profits to new heights across a variety of industries such as e-commerce, digital media, online marketing, product management and development, creative services, call center and logistics services. At Over the Wall Ventures, he focuses on helping emerging or underperforming businesses accelerate their growth through strategic assessment and review. Previously he was COO at Swirl by DailyCandy/SVP Comcast Interactive Media, Vice President of Client Services at GSI Commerce Inc and held served in senior management roles with Toysrus.com, Airborne Express, and zillow.com. Ruben served 25 years as a naval officer and holds a Computer Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Matthew B. Burnham is an experienced investment and operations executive who has spent his career growing, managing, advising, and investing in both established and growth-stage organizations. Mr. Burnham has led investment and creation, large and small-scale operational finance, corporate strategy, and business development efforts in senior roles across a wide range of media platforms. He is currently an Operating Partner at a $1B private equity firm based in the Northeast U.S., where he evaluates investment or acquisition of public or private companies, spinoffs, or carveouts in the media and communications sectors. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at DeSilva + Phillips, a boutique middle-market investment bank focused on the media industry.

Mr. Eccker has had success on all levels of technology and digital media, having founded and managed, or consulted many successful companies in these industries. Companies Eccker has worked with include Avid Sports, The National Information Consortium, D Square Communications, Bird Dog Solutions, XOS Digital, and many others. Eccker is actively consulting with The Echo System management team, helping to develop and implement their strategic plans and execute the company’s financing activities.

Stephano is president of GraphEffect, a social media marketing platform. Stephano was previously the president and COO of [x+1], an integrated digital marketing and data analytics platform. Stephano has also led investments in consumer technology and digital media for Advanced Technology Ventures, directed business development and strategy for AOL, and co-founded several start-ups including Blackboard, the leading provider of e-learning enterprise software and services.

Mr. Myers publishes the Jack Myers Media Business Reports and invests in early and mid-stage companies that provide innovative solutions for media, marketing and advertising.

Matt Spiegel is CEO of Tap.Me, which develops ad technology solutions for monetizing social and mobile games. Matt previously worked at Omnicom Media Group where he was a Managing Partner at Annalect Ventures, the corporate development arm of OMG, developed the business model and launched Accuen (Omnicom's trading desk), and served as CEO of Omnicom Media Group Digital. He is the Founder and former CEO of Resolution Media.

As vice president of advertising sales for Funny Or Die, Ed Wise has played a key role in building the premiere 21st century comedy brand with market-leading content across all media. Leveraging over 15 years of interactive marketing experience, Wise is instrumental in Funny Or Die’s branded entertainment division, leading sales and strategy. Prior to joining Funny Or Die, Wise spent seven years at CBS Interactive as a key contributor to the company’s integrated approach and growth. In addition to serving on The Echo System's Advisory Board, he is also on the board of directors for 212, served as executive vice president of the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association for seven years and is the chairman of the Syracuse Newhouse Professional Development Council.