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Ben Brannen

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Founder at AtVenu

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

FoundedAtVenu

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Majed Al SorourunlockedBen: together at Seattle University (1997–2000)
×9Ben: together at The Walt Disney Company
Ben: together at Disneyland Resort
Ben: together at Seattle University

About

Ben Brannen is CEO and Co-Founder of atVenu, a live event commerce platform that processes over 125,000 events per year and has handled $5 billion in gross merchandise and food and beverage sales. Prior to founding the company, he spent more than a decade in the music industry in roles including tour manager, merchandise representative, artist manager, publisher, and independent label owner. He has spoken about the music industry and entrepreneurship at events including SXSW, the Future of Music Summit, Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics MBA program, and the Musicians Institute.

Founder at AtVenu

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AtVenu's investors · 2

FJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M checksSixth StreetSan Francisco · $50M – $2.5B checks

Co-founders at AtVenu

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Derek BallFounder
JSJames Seigel
James SeigelFounder

Experience

  1. atVenuCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
  2. atVenuCo-Founder & President2012 — 2026
  3. The Uprising CreativeDir. Operations & Business Development2012Greater Los Angeles Area
  4. Brannen Creative ManagementOwner & President2005 — 2012
  5. Ares RecordsOwner & President2004 — 2012
  6. BMG Music PublishingCreative Manager2002 — 2005
  7. The Walt Disney CompanyFinancial Analyst2001 — 2002
  8. Disneyland ResortAssociate Financial Planner2000 — 2001

Skills & more

Project Management9Business Development9Entertainment26Digital Media6Strategic Partnerships17Digital Strategy9Marketing7Social Media Marketing9Mobile Devices2Product Development3Digital Marketing3Music Industry11
+9 moreMusicSocial MediaSocial NetworkingEntrepreneurshipCreative Problem SolvingTeam ManagementNegotiationStrategyManagement

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Brannen?
Ben Brannen is CEO and Co-Founder of atVenu, a live event commerce platform that processes over 125,000 events per year and has handled $5 billion in gross merchandise and food and beverage sales. Prior to founding the company, he spent more than a decade in the music industry in roles including tour manager, merchandise representative, artist manager, publisher, and independent label owner. He has spoken about the music industry and entrepreneurship at events including SXSW, the Future of Music Summit, Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics MBA program, and the Musicians Institute.
Where does Ben Brannen work?
Ben Brannen is Founder of AtVenu.
What companies did Ben Brannen found?
Ben Brannen founded AtVenu.
Where did Ben Brannen go to school?
Ben Brannen studied at Seattle University (BA, Finance); Seattle University (BA, Humanities).

Founder mafias

The Walt Disney Company mafia48

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Chuck DavisPresident E-Commerce, Disney Internet GroupFounded Fandango +1Pritam RoySenior Associate, Business Intelligence and Strategy(Disney Interactive)Founded Fibr +1Francis deSouzaBoard MemberFounded Synth Labs +1Jhillika KumarUX Design InternFounded Mentra +1Kayla MichèleDisney Dreamer's Academy - Speakers Resource Group AmbassadorFounded PeduL +1Wojciech MatusikSenior Research ScientistFounded Foundation EGI +1

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Seattle University mafia20

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Shahid AzimBBA FinanceFounded Lantos Technologies +1Chad Clark AndersonBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded SpacecapitalJohn UlmenBachelor of Science (BS)Founded BoostedJohn GoertzBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Signatur BiosciencesDavid GraunkeBachelor of Arts - BAFounded SafetyKitStephen SullivanBSFounded BoostOps

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Same school

Also attended Seattle University61

Majed Al SorourSpecial Advisor at Little Bristol PartnersQuinton PeppinSenior Associate, Valuations & Operations at K5 GlobalAnthony HuangAccounting Team at TSG Consumer PartnersMaren NelsonVice Chairman at Alliance of AngelsJoana ZhangBoard Member at Alliance of AngelsChristopher O'DoreSenior Associate at Advance Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at atVenu2

Derek BallFounder at AtVenuJames SeigelFounder at AtVenu

Also worked at BMG Music Publishing1

Matt StarFounder at Narrator

Also worked at The Walt Disney Company145

Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesArmando AlvarezFinance Manager at Westlake Village BioPartnersChuck DavisOperating Partner at TCVJessica PouleurPartner at Openspace VenturesMike DudasInvestor at 6th Man VenturesEmilio Maglione-FulcoHead of Operations at 6th Man Ventures

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Also worked at Disneyland Resort3

Adam ConwaySenior AI Engineer at Theory VenturesRaj DateManaging Partner at Fenway Summer VenturesBrett RounsavilleGeneral Partner at Zero Shot