About
Jack Shannon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Recess, an experiential marketing platform that connects consumer brands with audiences through offsite sampling and brand activations in settings such as fitness studios, college campuses, and community events. The platform uses first-party data and geo-targeting to reach consumers, and its brand and retail partners include Dollar General, WeWork, Equinox, and DoorDash. Shannon has more than 15 years of experience in marketing solutions.
Founder at Recess
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Experience
- RecessCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2019 — presentVenice, CA
- VenveeInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- EditframeInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- Recess Music & Ideas FestivalCo-Founder2011 — 2019Los Angeles, CA
- Operation HomelinkBoard Member2005 — 2016Chicago, IL
- United TalentAgent Trainee2009 — 2011
- MGMIntern to the Office of Mary Parent2008
- Fox Broadcasting CompanyComdy Development Intern2008
- Relativity MediaIntern to the Office of Ryan Kavanaugh2007
- Rickshaw Media CorporationBranch Manager2005 — 2007
Skills & more
Music28Entertainment57Film6Film Production7Television13Social Media46Public Relations14Video Production6Event Planning19Marketing21Business Development7Screenwriting6
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jack Shannon?
- Jack Shannon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Recess, an experiential marketing platform that connects consumer brands with audiences through offsite sampling and brand activations in settings such as fitness studios, college campuses, and community events. The platform uses first-party data and geo-targeting to reach consumers, and its brand and retail partners include Dollar General, WeWork, Equinox, and DoorDash. Shannon has more than 15 years of experience in marketing solutions.
- Where does Jack Shannon work?
- Jack Shannon is Founder of Recess.
- What companies did Jack Shannon found?
- Jack Shannon founded Recess.
- Where did Jack Shannon go to school?
- Jack Shannon studied at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business (BS, Finance); Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management (Retail Media Strategy Certificate).
Same school
Also attended Indiana University - Kelley School of Business181
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Also attended Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management136
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaZack SchildhornVenture Partner at Lux CapitalQuinn LiSenior Vice President & Global Head of Qualcomm Ventures at Qualcomm VenturesRichard TapalagaDirector at Qualcomm VenturesJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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Shared employers
Also worked at United Talent17
Aaron RuPrincipal at RET VenturesAlexander JutkowitzInvestor at Seaside VenturesEula SmithSenior Advisor at Fifth Down CapitalJames DevlinSenior Advisor Environmental Services Executive at Ridgewood InfrastructureAaron WizenfeldPartner at Shamrock CapitalTravis PfeifferInvestor at PLUS Capital
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Also worked at MGM12
David KraneCEO & Managing Partner at GV (Google Ventures)Derek MetherAnalyst at Hallstone VenturesKevin ConroyFounder & CEO, ConroyCo Ventures at The 98Andrew LandenbergerOperating Partner at Shamrock CapitalAshley ChiuVice President, Value Creation Team at Shamrock CapitalAlexandra ChristenssonPart-time PA at Piper Private Equity
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