Ekkobar
Founded 2021 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Ekkobar provides a platform that analyzes social media conversations and digital discussions to deliver decision intelligence for entertainment, media, and brand-focused organizations. The system identifies signals within social data to help clients understand audience perceptions and make informed strategic decisions.
Founders & leadership
Ekkobar was founded in 2021 by Eli McGanal and Robert Mayer.
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Eli McGanalChief Vision Officer and Founding MemberEli McGanal is Chief Vision Officer and founding member of Ekkobar, a social media analytics platform that delivers decision intelligence for entertainment, media, and brand organizations. Previously, he held strategy and creative roles at RLJ Lodging Trust and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, where he led branding initiatives and marketing campaigns.
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Robert MayerCo-Founder & COO
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Rhys RyanCo-Founder & CEOHe has over 35 years of experience in technology, including prior roles at Microsoft, HP, AT&T, and Google, and co-founded AudioBase and Scenechronize, an entertainment production management platform deployed across major studios and networks.
Investors · 2
Comcast Ventureslisted by Comcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M
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Elevate Ventureslisted by Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ekkobar do?
- Ekkobar provides a platform that analyzes social media conversations and digital discussions to deliver decision intelligence for entertainment, media, and brand-focused organizations. The system identifies signals within social data to help clients understand audience perceptions and make informed strategic decisions.
- Who founded Ekkobar?
- Ekkobar was founded by Eli McGanal, Robert Mayer in 2021.
- Who are Ekkobar's investors?
- Ekkobar's investors include Comcast Ventures, Elevate Ventures.



