about
lena
From DTC to the Future of Streaming
25+ years of experience launching and improving Direct-to-Consumer products, with an expertise in AVOD, FAST, and global expansion strategies.
Extensive Leadership Experience
25+ years growing teams, providing exceptional individual mentorship and employee professional growth.
Business Development & Solutions Expertise
17+ Years Experience implementing top entertainment industry technologies and services. Providing strategy and advisement to content creators and distributors on building new revenue streams through strategic brand sponsorships and monetization plans.
Client Relations & Crisis Management
12+ Years Experience in representing top level talent interactions with technology and providing expeditious solutions for top company potential PR issues.
Largest Studio
Expertise
8+ Years Experience as an accomplished senior executive in the largest entertainment studio of the world.
Data Analysis Strategy Expertise
AI / Machine Learning Patent Pending for a major studio data solution.
Operational
Efficiency
Proven savings over 100M+ and revenue generation 150M+
Media Technology Panelist & Industry Group Leader
17+ Years in various top industry speaking events & 3+ Years leading the DEG Technology committee (Digital Entertainment Group) and strategy advisement on AI.
A global journey and a strong passion for making magic happen
A STRATEGIC FORCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
25+
Years Building, Transforming & Growing Media Businesses
Lena Wasikowski is a media and entertainment executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning business strategy, content and distribution, partnerships, operations and technology.
As Founder and CEO of Explore Dream Discover Productions, Lena brings that experience to companies, creators, talent and entertainment organizations navigating an industry in constant change.
She helps clients identify opportunities, develop strategies, unlock value and connect the creative, commercial and operational pieces needed to move businesses and ideas forward.
Throughout her career, Lena has built and transformed businesses, developed new platforms and partnerships, led global operations and helped organizations adapt to changes in technology, distribution and consumer behavior. Her strength lies in seeing the connections others may miss and bringing together the people, ideas and strategies that can create meaningful results.
With experience across established media companies, emerging technologies and new business models, Lena brings both a broad industry perspective and a practical understanding of what it takes to turn opportunity into action.
You know where you want to go. Let’s explore what’s possible.
