The Impact of Celeb Affiliation on Early-Stage Startups
A panel discussion, mixer, and press event brought to you by Fourward Ventures. Join us for drinks and a DJ with views of the Hollywood Hills.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome Cocktails
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Introduction to Panelists
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Panel
7:45 - 8:00 Cocktails & Dessert
Hosted by Will Ward, founder of Fourward Ventures:
Will Ward launched his career at CAA Music before transitioning to Motion Picture talent at WME. In his tenure as agent, Ward represented some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Adam Sandler, Ryan Reynolds, David Spade, Dustin Hoffman, and Mark Wahlberg. As a founder of his own firms, ROAR and Fourward, Ward launched and built the careers of global superstars including Chris Hemsworth and Zac Brown Band and managed stars including Dead & Co and Brie Larson.
Speakers:
Sandy Climan, Founder and CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, a Los Angeles-based strategic advisory and media investment company.
Aisha Tyler, Director, actor and entrepreneur known for Archer, Criminal Minds, and Apple+ TV’s The Last Thing He Told Me, Aisha is a founder in the highly dynamic ready-to-drink cocktail space.
Jim Clerkin, Former CEO of Moet Hennessy, the wine, champagne, and spirits division of LVMH and early advisor to celebrity alcohol brands.
Denise Woodward, Founder of Partake Foods, an allergy-friendly food company. Named Inc's 2022 Female Founders 100 and #45 on 2022 Inc 5000.
Presented by:
Stephanie "Be" Buelna-Betancourt, founder of the Adventure Capitalists, an invite-only group for investors and entertainment executives. Founder of BUENA Pass.
Sponsored by:
Greenberg Glusker, the the largest single-office, full-service law firm in California.
Shaun Rowles, a leading investment advisor specializing in big data and predictive analytics, a Vanderbilt University Lecturer on the intersection of business & technology and author of “Money Revolution”.
Choose your drinks from a traditional bartender, Besa Wines, or the Rotender, yes a robot bartender.
Your invitation is non-transferable. Unfortunately, we have limited availability and can't accept any unregistered +1s.
Dress code: business meets cocktail