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About Will: Will is from Montclair, New Jersey, and began his career in data consulting before pivoting into the music and media industry, where he worked at iHeartRadio in New York City managing partnerships between music festivals and streaming platforms. At UCLA Anderson, Will is exploring the intersection of consulting…

About Sydney: A Southern girl from Houston, Texas, Sydney has called Los Angeles home for the past five years. She began her career in corporate finance and accounting within the entertainment industry at Creative Artists Agency, where she gained exposure to both business operations and creative ecosystems. At Anderson, Sydney…

About Nimit: Nimit grew up in India and studied law, but was quickly drawn toward roles centered on problem-solving and execution. He went on to work in management consulting and later in product roles at early-stage startups, where he gained exposure to building, scaling, and operating at the intersection of…

About Mallory: Mallory grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to Los Angeles for college, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and Media Arts and Culture. She began her career at the United Nations, partnering with global stakeholders and governments, before making an organic transition into the entertainment…

About Ammar: Born and raised in Pakistan, Ammar’s journey has been shaped by storytelling, curiosity, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar worlds. What began as a love for films and novels became a global career spanning South Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. He studied Communications with…