[8][9][10] In addition, he has been an active investor in, and advisor to, venture capital firms and early-stage companies in media, technology, and healthcare.

[12] During 1995–97, he served as the Corporate Executive and Vice President of Worldwide Business Development of MCA/Universal Studios.

[35] In 2009, he received The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors New Visions Award along with Steve Schklair, for their work with 3ality Digital.

[40] From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Climan served as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

[41] For over twenty years, Mr. Climan served on the board of the Fulfillment Fund,[42] the leading organization for mentoring at-risk public high school students in Los Angeles.