About
Adam Brotman is co-founder and co-CEO of Forum3. He previously co-founded PlayNetwork, served as CEO of Brightloom, and held leadership roles at Starbucks, J.Crew, and Corbis, an e-commerce company owned by Bill Gates. He has also served on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group, with experience spanning digital strategy, retail operations, loyalty, marketing, and Web3.
Co-founder & CEO at Forum3
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Co-founders at Forum3
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Andy SackCo-founder
Experience
- Forum3.comCo-Founder and co-ceocurrent2021 β presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- BrightloomChairman2022 β 2023
- Brightloomceo2019 β 2022
- J.CrewPresident and Chief Experience Officer and co-CEO2018 β 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- StarbucksEVP, Global Retail Operations2016 β 2018
- StarbucksChief Digital Officer and GM Digital Ventures2009 β 2016Seattle, Washington
- Barefoot Yoga Co.CEO2008 β 2009Greater Seattle Area
- Corbis CorporationSVP2006 β 2008
- PlayNetworkCEO and co-founder1996 β 2006
- Heller EhrmanAttorney1995 β 1997
Skills & more
E-commerce99Strategy99Business Planning19Music Licensing2Corporate Finance4Social Media50Digital Media99SEM14Business Development65Digital Marketing74Start-ups99Marketing63
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam Brotman?
- Adam Brotman is co-founder and co-CEO of Forum3. He previously co-founded PlayNetwork, served as CEO of Brightloom, and held leadership roles at Starbucks, J.Crew, and Corbis, an e-commerce company owned by Bill Gates. He has also served on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group, with experience spanning digital strategy, retail operations, loyalty, marketing, and Web3.
- Where does Adam Brotman work?
- Adam Brotman is Co-founder & CEO of Forum3.
- What companies did Adam Brotman found?
- Adam Brotman founded Forum3.
- Where did Adam Brotman go to school?
- Adam Brotman studied at University of Washington School of Law (JD, Law); UCLA (BA, Classical Civilizations; "specialization" in Business & Administration).
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