Russ Chaney

Sabbatical

2018 - Current

Early Stage Venture Investor

2016 - 2018

Samsung NEXT Start is an early stage VC investing in software startups across a broad range of industries using tech in interesting and novel ways. We offer capital, co-location space in downtown SF, and hands on mentors to help you grow and scale your company.

VP of UX & Design

2012 - 2016

Head of Design & UX

2011 - 2012

VP of Design & UX

2010 - 2011

Director, User Experience

2008 - 2010

Led the Design & UX team for fashion-centric family of sites (acquired by Google)

Design Director

2003 - 2007

• Built, managed, and mentored the Design & UX team. • Helped Netflix achieve #1 in online customer satisfaction 4 years in a row. • Helped grow Netflix subscriber base from 1.5 million to over 8 million. • Helped launch Netflix online video streaming and TV-based user experience

Freelance Product Design, UX, Creative Director

2001 - 2004

Provided integrated creative services that include hands-on Creative Direction for identity, collateral, UX, product design, marketing, audio and video.

Creative Director

2000 - 2000

Creative Director

1999 - 1999

Launched and helped raise A round for early stage startup connecting consumers with service-based companies, allowing online bids, scheduling, and purchasing of those services.