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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Co-founders at AtVenu
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Derek BallFounder
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James SeigelFounder
Experience
- atVenuCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
- atVenuCo-Founder & President2012 — 2026
- The Uprising CreativeDir. Operations & Business Development2012Greater Los Angeles Area
- Brannen Creative ManagementOwner & President2005 — 2012
- Ares RecordsOwner & President2004 — 2012
- BMG Music PublishingCreative Manager2002 — 2005
- The Walt Disney CompanyFinancial Analyst2001 — 2002
- Disneyland ResortAssociate Financial Planner2000 — 2001
Skills & more
Project Management9Business Development9Entertainment26Digital Media6Strategic Partnerships17Digital Strategy9Marketing7Social Media Marketing9Mobile Devices2Product Development3Digital Marketing3Music Industry11
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MusicSocial MediaSocial NetworkingEntrepreneurshipCreative Problem SolvingTeam ManagementNegotiationStrategyManagementFrom Ben's professional profile.
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).
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Also worked at The Walt Disney Company125
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