Charles Attal, C3 Presents

Advisor
Charles Attal founded Charles Attal Presents (CAP) as an independent promotion company and most recently joined forces with Charlie Walker, former Live Nation CEO and Charlie Jones of Capital Sports and Entertainment to form C3 Presents, a new company that will produce the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza and a new country music festival. Through the acclaimed awards program, Pollstar’s Concert Industry Awards, Mr. Attal has earned recognition and accolades from his peers by multiple nominations for “Talent Buyer of the Year” and in 2006 he won the prestigious Bill Graham Award for “Promoter of the Year.”

Antonio O. Garza, Jr., Chairman of ViaNovo Ventures, U.S. Ambassador, Retired

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Antonio O. Garza, Jr. served as US Ambassador to Mexico from 2002-2009 and is currently a partner of ViaNovo, as well as Counsel in the Mexico City office of White & Case. As a distinguished Ambassador, Tony focused his work on U.S. interests in Mexico, international business development, and broadening and deepening the dialogue between the two countries. Tony serves on the Board of Directors of Basic Energy Services (NYSE: BAS) and on the SMU Board of Trustees. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the District of Columbia Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. In 2009, he received the Azteca Aguila, the Mexican government's highest honor bestowed upon a non-citizen. Drawing on decades of high-profile business, political, legal, and international trade experiences, he serves as a strategic counselor to CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs. He is acknowledged as one of the top experts on U.S.-Mexico relations and on the business and political environments of both nations. Tony holds a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Southern Methodist University School of Law and has been honored as a distinguished alumnus at both institutions.

Rob Hallett, President International Touring, AEG Live

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Rob Hallett is President of International Touring, AEG Live. With more than 30 years experience in the music industry, Mr. Hallett is recognized as one of Europe’s most successful music promoters. Artists he has toured in recent years include Beyonce, Bon Jovi, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Leonard Cohen, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Neyo, R Kelly, Kanye West, Usher, Destiny’s Child and Mary J Blige, to name but a few.

Paul Korzillius, Bon Jovi Management

Director
Mr. Korzilius is a partner in the music, game, and film industries. Since 1992, Mr. Korzilius has managed the career of the super-star rock group Bon Jovi. Mr. Korzilius was also a key participant in the launch of the Arena Football team the Philadelphia Soul and continues to support the team with expertise in the ticketing, sponsorship, and operations aspects of the team. Mr. Korzilius has also managed the touring careers of Cher, Queen, Skid Row, The Alarm, Scorpions, Billy Squier, Debbie Gibson, and Cheap Trick.

Chris Pacitti, Partner, Austin Ventures

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Chris Pacitti joined Austin Ventures in 1999 and focuses on software investing. Previously, Chris was with TL Ventures, where he was a vice president. Prior to TL Ventures, Chris was a co-founder and chief operating officer of a technology start-up company that pioneered several industrial applications for a novel oxidizing chemistry. Chris received his BA in economics from Johns Hopkins University. He is a member of the Microsoft Venture Capital Advisory Board and the Entrepreneur's Foundation Board.

Randy Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, AEG Live

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Randy Phillips is the president & CEO of AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG comprised of affiliates specializing in producing and presenting live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming and multi-media production. Mr. Phillips oversees the day-to-day operation and strategic planning and development of all AEG Live entertainment properties, including AEG Live Events, AEG-TV, AEG Radio, AEG Live Exhibitions, and AEG Live Tours and Special Events, Concerts West and Goldenvoice, the company’s national promotion divisions. Recently promoted concert tours have included artists such as Bon Jovi, Prince, Usher, Kenny Chesney, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera and Dixie Chicks. Goldenvoice, the company’s southern California-based regional promotion division created and operates the award winning annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

John Rubey, President, Network Live

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John Rubey is the president of AEG Network LIVE, the industry leader in client-supplied concerts and special events for digital cinema, broadband, television and Pay-Per-View exhibition (with clients ranging from Celine Dion to Prince). For 25 years, John has been a creative backbone in bringing digital and electronic media to the forefront of entertainment marketing. John’s career highlights include bringing Pay-Per-View to the professional boxing arena, with the likes of Mohammad Ali and George Foreman, and playing a key role in the PACE Companies’ (now part of Live Nation) journey from event producer to a major entertainment conglomerate.

Duff Stewart, President & CEO, GSD&M’s Idea City

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Duff Stewart is President and CEO of GSD&M's Idea City, a branding and advertising agency whose long-term relationships with Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart Inc., Chili's and AT&T have helped create the most successful airline in aviation history; the largest company in the world; the most successful casual-dining restaurant in America and the largest telecommunications company in the world. The agency also famously created "Don't Mess With Texas," the litter-prevention rallying cry recently voted America's favorite advertising slogan. GSD&M's Idea City is part of the Omnicom Group, a Fortune 500 strategic holding company of the world's best creative talent. Prior to his 17 years of building long-term, impactful brand positioning strategies at GSD&M's Idea City, Duff was the vice president of marketing at Cornerstone Development.

Rad Weaver, Vice President, McCombs Enterprises

Director
Rad Weaver is vice president of business development for McCombs Enterprises. He joined McCombs Enterprises in 2000 as financial analyst/Internet director, participating in the asset allocation of a $500 million equity portfolio and performing due diligence on venture capital deals. He created and manages McCombs Automotive's online solution, RedMcCombs.com, and is a four-time winner of AutoSuccess' e-Dealer of the Year Award. Rad also serves on the board for Red McCombs Media and National Broadcast Company. He serves on the Advisory Board for Emergent Technologies Fund IV and is a seat holder on the Chicago Climate Exchange.