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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

Work Experience

2020

  • 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.

2022

  • 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

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

2011 - 2013

  • Founder

    2011 - 2013

    TownRally is a platform promoting local government accountability and transparency.

  • 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