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Innovators in the media industry.
Combining diverse mindsets to reinvent content creation.
Co-Founder, Business Operations

Sam Michaels
Led strategy and business development for NBCUniversal entertainment portfolio and studios. Championed various organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisition and integration of various digital media businesses. Led alternative talent partnerships, critical cross-portfolio rights negotiations, and development partnerships with innovative digital platforms. Developed algorithmic frameworks for content discovery and windowing.
Prior to NBCUniversal was a media investment banker in Credit Suisse First Boston’s Media & Telecom group.