Ben Brannen

Co-founder & President

atVenu

Aug 2012 - Current (13 years 11 months)

I'm hyper focused on our product and our users to ensure an incredible experience that solves real world business problems. I interact as much with our customers as I do with our team in order to create a platform that serves all needs. I work closely with my co-founders to constantly prioritize our corporate vision, growth strategy, product road map, and build an incredible team. I put my prior 12+ years in the music industry to work ensuring atVenu meets this market's needs. Always learning and constantly pushing forward.

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Dir. Operations & Business Development

The Uprising Creative

Jan 2012 - Nov 2012 (11 months)

Manage operations, project management, and business development. With offices in Los Angeles and London, this creative design and digital marketing agency boasts a client list of some of the most recognizable names in entertainment.

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Owner & President

Brannen Creative Management

Feb 2005 - Jan 2012 (7 years)

Personal and business manager for artists on both major and independent record labels including RCA Records, Island/DefJam Records, and Epitaph Records. Identified and negotiated all recording, publishing, merchandise, and licensing agreements. Secured key partnerships and managed logistics for foreign territory growth in Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. Created and executed all marketing plans, content deployment, social media marketing initiatives, budgeting, and distribution of products.

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Owner & President

Ares Records

Aug 2004 - Jan 2012 (7 years 6 months)

Bootstrapped an independent record label to 1st year profitability and continued positive financial success for over 5 years. Developed 3 independent artists to Major Label signings, over 25 releases, international touring and licensing, and execution of cutting edge digital strategies.

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Creative Manager

BMG Music Publishing

Mar 2002 - Feb 2005 (3 years)

Developed independent artists successfully signing one to RCA Records, sourced and secured co-publishing deals, and secured placement of BMG songs with recording artist, one of which received a Grammy Award nomination.

Financial Analyst

The Walt Disney Company

Jun 2001 - Mar 2002 (10 months)

Analyst for The Walt Disney Company’s Corporate Operations and Real Estate division.

Associate Financial Planner

Disneyland Resort

Jun 2000 - May 2001 (1 year)

Operations planning and finance

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