Bruce Haymes is managing director of Nielsen Ventures, Nielsen’s early stage investment and innovation program. He is also responsible for Nielsen Innovate, Nielsen’s Israel-based technology incubation program. Nielsen Ventures has invested in approximately 20 early stage startups. Prior to Nielsen Ventures, Bruce held leadership positions in product leadership and corporate development. Prior to Nielsen he was president of Coleytown Media, and held corporate roles at Time Warner Cable and PanAmSat. Bruce started his career as a corporate finance lawyer in New York City. He has been named a Frost & Sullivan “Thought Leader” and named to Cablefax Publications’ “Digital Hot List”.