Varghese Chacko, MBA's Linkedin Analytics

Adaptable and inclusive leader that specializes in partnerships and program management for local + global companies across diverse sectors: entertainment, technology, consumer goods, health, social impact. Vast analytical knowledge of collaborating with cultural institutions and brands to inspire international audiences. • Founded and successfully led 4 organizations • Generated revenue totaling $20MM • Facilitated partnerships in 50+ countries • Oversaw 200 person multidisciplinary teams • Produced 1K in-person/virtual/hybrid events attracting 1M attendees in 150+ countries • Fundraised $200K for pandemic relief grants to cultural workers and businesses • 2x served as a Judge for The Drum Experience Awards I am an Experiential impresario focused on business development and operational strategy to drive profitability for startups and global firms. My career is distinguished by a track record of producing first-to-market ventures. My life informs my work. Community and culture are vital. Live music is a muse. Public art shapes my perspective. Camping in nature grounds me. I am honored to have my achievements recognized by these esteemed press outlets: The NY Times, Billboard, CBS, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, The Guardian, The New Yorker, Pollstar, Complex, BizBash, Fader, Event Marketer, Crain’s Business, The Verge, ARTnews, The Drum, and others. Feel free to reach out with ideas or opportunities you think could be relevant. SKILLS • Event x Experiential technology mastery • Brand creation + go-to-market planning • Strategy implementation • Brand side + agency experience • Global business + partner development • Omni-channel integrated marketing • Change management • Profit and Loss ownership • Audience trends research • Data analysis • Budgeting and forecasting • Agile + waterfall project management • Resource modeling • Operational credibility • Product management • Contract negotiation • Software + hardware integration • Live streams + virtual event platforms • Public speaking PARTNERS Marvel/Disney • TED • Goldenvoice/AEG Presents • Google • Nike • Pandora/SiriusXM • Red Bull • Governors Ball • Diageo • Lyft • Heineken • American Express • Brooklyn Bowl • HP • Danone • Patron • Eventbrite • The Bell House/Union Hall • Nestle • Beam Suntory • Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival/BRIC Media • Boston Beer Company • L’Oreal • Industry City • Bacardi • Unilever • Pratt Institute • SXSW • Founders Brewing • City Point BKLYN • Rockstar Games • Tito's • MOMA • Splice • NPR • WebMD