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Asad Butt

Startups, Media, Investing, Adjunct @ Boston University

Portland, Oregon

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $20,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $120,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $0.00

Skills

Edtech
Leadership
Early-stage Startups
Entrepreneurship
Impact Investing
Educational Technology
Angel Investing
Project Management
Digital Media
Video Production
Social Networking
Social Media
Video
New Media
Facebook
Photography
Marketing Strategy
Final Cut Pro
Editing
Video Editing

Education

Work Experience

  • Executive Producer and Founder

    2020

    Rifelion is a media company that elevates diverse voices. The company focuses on creating and releasing content created by and featuring those in the minority majority.

  • Partner

    2024

    We invest in film projects featuring strong female protagonists, narratives centered around social justice and stories that portray Muslim characters in positive and empowering roles.

  • Adjunct Professor

    2022

    I teach a graduate level course in the School of Communication focused on introducing students to experts from the world and educating them on entrepreneurship, startup strategy, and business development.

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2022 - 2023

    The Top Animal Booking Platform For Brands, Producers, Set Animals, Agencies, and Partners.

2019 - 2021

  • Director of Ventures & Partnerships, Kinship - Mars Petcare

    2019 - 2021

  • Partner

    2019 - 2021

    The first startup-centric accelerator program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem.

2012 - 2020

  • Partner Emeritus

    2019 - 2020

    Co-Creator of LearnLaunch Accelerator is one of the world's leading edtech startup accelerator programs.

  • Partner & Co-Founder @ LearnLaunch Accelerator

    2017 - 2018

  • Founding Director

    2012 - 2018

TownRally

2011 - 2013

  • Founder

    2011 - 2013

    TownRally is a platform promoting local government accountability and transparency.

Jiveman Productions

2001 - 2013

  • Founder/CEO

    2001 - 2013

    Jiveman Productions is a communications company focusing on video production, event photography, and website development.

2012 - 2012

  • Operations Associate

    2012 - 2012