Jacob israel
I work on partnerships, planning, and processes to help entertainment, media, and technology companies grow their bottom line.
🛠 Work
Ventures & employment, current & past
🙃 Fun
Some ongoing and one-time projects I've built for fun.
📧 get in touch
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Work
Below is a selection of current and past ventures and employment.Please get in touch if you have a specific question about any of these roles.
UPPER STAGE CONSULTING
Since 2018 I've consulted with entertainment, media, and technology startups and event companies. I help with business development initiatives, partner / creator management (including influencer marketing campaigns), financial planning, and building operational processes.At liftoff, primary stage boosters propel a rocket into orbit. Once in orbit, the upper stage gives the in-space propulsion to set the spacecraft on a precise trajectory.
BUENO
Bueno is a digital marketing consultancy for SMBs and CPG companies. We specialize in affiliate channels, full-funnel design, and wordpress development.
EVENTFUND
EventFund provides non-dilutive capital solutions for independent event promoters. I served as an advisor from 2019 until January 2022, when I became Managing Partner. In April 2023, I resumed an advisory role after the arrival of my first child.
ENDEAVOR
In 2018, Bkstg was acquired and folded into Endeavor's Experiences division (now OnLocation Experiences). As Director of Business Development I lead development & execution of new consumer Premium Experiences for brands like Frieze Art Fair and Professional Bull Riding, and others.
BKSTG
Bkstg was the world's first superfan platform.We connected artists directly to their most dedicated fans, offering unique experience and opportunities.As director of partner management, I lead projects for clients like The Backstreet Boys, CNCO, Interscope Records, Sony Latin, and others.
AWESOMENESS
As a talent manager within the Big Frame division, I signed and serviced content creators, helping them build and execute long-term business strategy.
Fun
When I'm not working or being a dad & husband, I'm usually enjoying one of these things:
Halleck
I've written, recorded, and produced music since I was 12 years old.Now, I mostly produce house music as Halleck.If you like tech house, bass house, g house, or any of the many names for "darker" vibe house music then you may like my stuff.Here is an EP I released on Dad Bod Records.
What to produce (Coding)
I love bolstering my technical knowledge with small projects in my free time.One example is "What to Produce," a web tool to help electronic music producers beat writer's block.
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