One required trait in a leader is an outgoing personality. I won’t forget that Abe was the first person to reach out to me at Martini, striking up a conversation within my first hour in the office. I didn’t think too much of it initially, but then I realized that Abe was in a different department, sat across the office from me, and was on the opposite end of the company ladder. In a fast-paced environment, heavy workloads can sometimes keep people glued to their screens, but in nine months I never saw Abe stray from his standard genuine, friendly attitude. I consider that an invaluable intangible asset.

When I did have the chance to work with Abe directly, I was impressed with his level of respect for the perspective of others. He reached out to me to help test the tracking code for Vesper, Martini’s audience insight service. Over the weeks that we tested Abe was always willing to provide support; taking the time to answer what questions I had and encouraging discussion between teams. I think Abe’s calm demeanor and supportive attitude towards his colleagues will serve him well in any opportunity he pursues.

Outside of being a great guy, Abe is one of the finest managers I know. His leadership is steadfast but not overbearing. He knows what he wants done but will allow his team the space of creativity to constructively contribute to the total goal. He is able to listen to his team when necessary and to make the the big calls when is appropriate. I would definitely work with Abe on another project again as his professionalism and good natured entrepreneurial spirit makes the projects we work together on a joy.

I had the great pleasure of working with Abe while he was Chief Product Officer at Martini Media. He was known for his strategic and forward thinking, leadership and ownership in every challenge he faced. He also possesses a positive, bright and friendly demeanor that naturally radiates and draws people in. Abe was the originator of Vesper, Martini's audience insight tool, a product which he took from ideation to a beautiful, viable product. He worked tirelessly with the designer to produce a beautiful and intuitive user interface, displaying 'big data' in a comprehensible, easy-to-digest manner (not an easy task). Abe is a fabulous leader and also a visionary for great marketing. He knows how to delegate and put the minute pieces together to make it all happen. Any company who wants an experienced, creative, and forward thinking product visionary to lead their product ventures, Abe is your guy. I very much hope to get the honor of working with him again in the future!