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Brett Hughes

Investor

Special Advisor; President and CEO, StudioNow at Empactful Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

Experience

  1. StudioNowChief Executive Officer / Presidentcurrent2025 — present
  2. StudioNowPresident / Chief Operating Officer2023 — 2026Los Angeles, California, United States
  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 — 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan 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

Public Speaking99Strategy41Management45Organizational Development4Coaching89Entrepreneurship27Marketing65Social Media Marketing49Public Relations46Event Management33Sponsorship28Sports32
+3 moreFundraisingSocial NetworkingSocial Media

Languages Spanish

From Brett's professional profile.

Colleagues at Empactful Capital

Arnold Silverman
Chairman at Empactful Capital
Carrie Nixon
Nixon Gwilt Law at Empactful Capital
David Jackson
Secure Exchange Solutions at Empactful Capital
Doug Williams
General Partner at Empactful Capital
Dr. Anne-Maree Cantwell
CEO and Founder, Digital Healthcare Advisors at Empactful Capital
Eleni Kytzidis
Analyst at Empactful Capital
Eric Strickland
CEO, 3LS at Empactful Capital
Frank DeTrane
Gastroenterologist, Mary Washington Health System 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); Upper Arlington High School.

Founder mafias

University of Virginia mafia74

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alexis OhanianB.A.Founded RedditSteve HuffmanBSFounded Aisle50 +2Stew FortierBachelor's DegreeFounded MassRoots +2Byron HewettBSFounded Brava Diagnostics +1Jacob PetersB.S. CommerceFounded Superpower +1Patrick J. CostelloBachelor of Arts with DistinctionFounded Naytev +1

+ 67 more

Empactful Capital mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Steven MasonManaging PartnerFounded Onfocus HealthcareNicole 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

Upper Arlington High School mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Amy NelsonHigh SchoolFounded The RiveterNick AmoreHigh School DiplomaFounded IronLedger.ai

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

JayDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded The Crypto Company

Same school

Also attended University of Virginia409

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 VenturesFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED InvestorsMegan LightcapPartner, Creator Fund at Slow Ventures

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Also attended Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology2

Marsha HartmanExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONJayInvestor at Terraform Capital

Also attended Upper Arlington High School5

Jordan AngelosGeneral Partner at Ribbit CapitalAmy NelsonFounder & CEO, The Riveter at xfactor venturesCharlieAssociate at Homecoming CapitalAlison LoprioreManaging Director at Rev1 VenturesNick AmoreFounder at IronLedger.ai

Shared employers

Also worked at StudioNow3

John PhilpottPartner at FINTOP CapitalDavid HowertonCEO VendoIQ at Innovation StudioRob DeMilloVenture Partner at SparkLabs Global Ventures

Also worked at Empactful Capital LLC23

Sal DeTraneManaging Partner at Empactful CapitalSteven MasonManaging Partner at Empactful CapitalMark SilvermanGeneral Partner at Empactful CapitalArnold SilvermanChairman at Empactful CapitalMike DeTraneSenior Director at Empactful CapitalMegan SnyderVice President at Empactful Capital

+ 17 more

Also worked at Thuzio by Triller2

Jon StaenbergEl Jefe and founder of Hand of God WinesMark GersonInvestor at Upper90