Will Ward
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Fourward Ventures
Beverly Hills
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Will Ward began his career at CAA Music before moving into motion picture talent at WME, where he represented major Hollywood names. He founded ROAR and Fourward, building careers for stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Zac Brown Band, and now combines talent management with finance and tech networks to invest in cutting-edge companies.
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Experience
- Fourward VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Fourward MusicCEO/Foundercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- FourwardCEO/Foundercurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, California
- ROARFounding Partner2003 — 2018
- William Morris EndeavorTalent Agent1998 — 2002
- Creative Artists AgencyAgent1994 — 1997
Skills & more
Strategy1Management1Brand Management1Television1Music Management1Film Production1Corporate Consulting1Film1Entertainment1Social Media Marketing1tv/film/music management; film production; corporate consulting1
Languages Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Will Ward?
- Will Ward began his career at CAA Music before moving into motion picture talent at WME, where he represented major Hollywood names. He founded ROAR and Fourward, building careers for stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Zac Brown Band, and now combines talent management with finance and tech networks to invest in cutting-edge companies.
- Where does Will Ward work?
- Will Ward is Founder & Managing Partner at Fourward Ventures.
- What check size does Will Ward write?
- Will Ward typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Will Ward go to school?
- Will Ward studied at College of Charleston (Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Japanese Studies minor); Baylor School.
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