Varghese Chacko, MBA's Linkedin Analytics

Adaptable and inclusive leader in partnerships x program management for local + global companies across diverse sectors: Entertainment, Technology, Consumer Goods, Health, Social Impact. Forging collaborations between cultural institutions and brands to create inspiring experiences worldwide. • Founded and grew 4 organizations • Generated revenue totaling $25MM • Secured partnerships in 50+ countries • Led 200-member interdepartmental teams • Produced 1K in-person/virtual/hybrid events with 1M attendees across 150+ countries • Fundraised $200K for pandemic relief grants supporting cultural workers and businesses • New York City Nightlife Advisory Board Member I am an Experiential impresario focused on business growth and operational strategy with startups and global firms. Throughout my career, I have launched multiple 1st-to-market ventures in a range of industries. My life informs my work. Community and culture are vital. Live music is a muse. Public art shapes my perspective. Camping and biking help me feel grounded. Feel free to reach out with ideas or opportunities you think are relevant. SKILLS • Event x Experiential technology mastery • Brand creation + launch planning • In-house + agency expertise • New business + resource models • Go-to-market strategy + implementation • Omnichannel integrated marketing + production • Global business/partnership/team development • Change management • Profit and Loss ownership • Audience trends research • Data analysis • Budgeting and forecasting • Agile project management • Operational excellence • Product management • Contract negotiation • Software + hardware integration • Live streams + virtual event platforms • Regulatory oversight • Public speaking AWARDS + RECOGNITION • Advisory Group Leader - National Independent Venue Association • 2x Amazing Program Team + Performance - Medscape • Program of the Year - Sanofi • 2x Best Consumer Environment + Production - Event Marketer PARTNERS ENTERTAINMENT + MEDIA: Marvel/Disney • TED • Goldenvoice/AEG Presents • Rockstar Games • Governors Ball • SXSW • The Bell House/Union Hall • NPR • Brooklyn Bowl TECHNOLOGY + PLATFORMS: Google • Pandora/SiriusXM • Splice • Lyft • HP • Eventbrite CONSUMER BRANDS: Nike • American Express • Diageo • L'Oreal • Heineken • Unilever • Bacardi • Evian • Danone • Red Bull • Nestle • Beam Suntory HEALTHCARE: Medscape/WebMD • Pfizer • Bayer • Lilly • Abbott • Merck • Novartis INSTITUTIONS + VENUES: Pratt Institute • NYC Mayor’s Office • MOMA • Industry City • BRIC Media • NIVA • City Point • NYC Parks Department