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Brett Hughes

Investor

Special Advisor; President and CEO, StudioNow at Empactful Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

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88 people in our graph share verified history with Brett — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jon StaenbergunlockedBrett: together at Thuzio by Triller (2015–2018)
×4Brett: together at ESPN
×5Brett: together at Empactful Capital
Brett: together at Studionow

Experience

  1. StudioNowChief Executive Officer / Presidentcurrent2025 — present
  2. StudioNowPresident / Chief Operating Officer2023 — 2026Los Angeles, CA
  3. StudioNowGM2020 — 2026
  4. Lacrosse the NationsFounder // Executive Board Membercurrent2008 — presentUSA, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia
  5. Lacrosse the NationsExecutive Director2008 — 2009Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  6. Empactful Capital LLCStrategic Advisorcurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. Empactful Capital LLCOperating Partner2022 — 2024
  8. BGH6 // MapMakerFounder / Principlecurrent2016 — present
  9. Julien's AuctionsManaging Director Global Sports2018 — 2019Worldwide
  10. Another Best DayCo-Founder / Another Best Day Ambassador2011 — 2018Worldwide
  11. Thuzio by TrillerSenior Vice President & Executive Producer2015 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. Thuzio by TrillerMarket Lead / Executive Producer2015 — 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
  13. Factory LacrosseCo-Founder, Co-President2008 — 2018United States
  14. BuyHappySVP Strategy and Business Development BuyHappy2014 — 2015Nashville
  15. OverDogDirector of Athlete Partnerships and Development2014 — 2015United States
  16. Major League LacrosseAthlete2005 — 2013Columbus, Ohio Area
  17. LifeCell CorporationTerritory Manager2010 — 2012California
  18. ESPNExecutive Producer and Senior Editor @ESPN RISE / Creator oNike Elite Lacrosse Camps (SPARQ)2006 — 2010
  19. ESPNEditor, Sr. Event Coord.2007 — 2009

Skills & more

Organizational Development4Public Speaking

Languages Spanish

From Brett's professional profile.

Colleagues at Empactful Capital

Carrie Nixon
Nixon Gwilt Law at Empactful Capital
Doug Williams
General Partner at Empactful Capital
Dr. Anne-Maree Cantwell
CEO and Founder, Digital Healthcare Advisors at Empactful Capital
Eric Strickland
CEO, 3LS at Empactful Capital
Frank DeTrane
Gastroenterologist, Mary Washington Health System at Empactful Capital
Frank DeTrane, MD
Special Advisor; Gastroenterologist, Mary Washington Health System at Empactful Capital
Hamilton Shawn
Operating Partner; COO, Optum Innovation at Empactful Capital
Jason Barnhouse
Co-Founder, LeadWell Advisory Partners at Empactful Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brett Hughes?
President and CEO, StudioNow at Empactful Capital
Where does Brett Hughes work?
Brett Hughes is Special Advisor; President and CEO, StudioNow at Empactful Capital.
Where did Brett Hughes go to school?
Brett Hughes studied at University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology); Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (Masters, Psychology).

Founder mafias

University of Virginia mafia194

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Alexis OhanianB.A.Founded RedditSteve HuffmanBSFounded Aisle50 +2Stew FortierBachelor's DegreeFounded MassRoots +2Vince NingComputer ScienceFounded Nabis +2Byron HewettBSFounded Brava Diagnostics +1Tim EstesBAFounded Angel +1

+ 187 more

Empactful Capital mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Steven MasonManaging PartnerFounded Onfocus HealthcareMark SilvermanGeneral PartnerFounded BocadaNicole BradberryOperating Partner; CEO and Founder, Florida Association of ACOsFounded Mind24 7Rob FalkenbergOperating Partner; Founder, RCF Fam VenturesFounded UnitedHealth GroupWilliam WinkenwerderSpecial Advisor; Chairman & Director, CitiusTechFounded CureatrTorrey BarnhouseSpecial Advisor; Co-Founder, LeadWell Advisory PartnersFounded Corrohealth

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

JayDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded The Crypto CompanyMichael PoutreDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded The Crypto Company

Same school

Also attended University of Virginia806

Alexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalKandace ElamVice President of GTM Talent at Menlo VenturesTrevor KienzleInvestor at Correlation VenturesLauren von ReynInvestor at LightbankFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors

+ 800 more

Also attended Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology5

Marsha HartmanExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONJayInvestor at Terraform CapitalRachael RekartChief of Staff at DoxlyMichael ManahanExecutive Officer at Gatc HealthMichael PoutreDirector at Terraform Capital

Shared employers

Also worked at StudioNow4

John PhilpottPartner at FINTOP CapitalDavid HowertonCEO VendoIQ at Innovation StudioJohn GordonPrincipal at Claritas CapitalRob DeMilloVenture Partner at SparkLabs Global Ventures

Also worked at Empactful Capital LLC21

Sal DeTraneManaging Partner at Empactful CapitalSteven MasonManaging Partner at Empactful CapitalMark SilvermanGeneral Partner at Empactful CapitalMike DeTraneSenior Director at Empactful CapitalMegan SnyderVice President at Empactful CapitalNicole BradberryCEO and Founder, Florida Association of ACOs at Empactful Capital

+ 15 more

Also worked at Thuzio by Triller4

Jon StaenbergEl Jefe and founder of Hand of God WinesMark GersonInvestor at Upper90Karin SwansonPresident at JuliusHarris DamashekExecutive Officer at Acreage Holdings

Also worked at LifeCell Corporation3

Carl St. BernardChief Executive Officer at JupiterendoRichard M. TraynorSenior Vice President and General Counsel at CertaraDarren SpicerExecutive Officer at Clutch Enterprises