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Virtual: $7,500*
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Named one of Business Insider’s “Top 16 Power Player Execs in AD Video Streaming Space”, Damian (they/them) is one of 4x intersectional diverse co-founders and CEO of Revry, the global Queer streaming media company. Revry is available worldwide for free on ad-supported TV, Connected TV (CTV), Over-The-Top (OTT), desktop and mobile devices, and it is now the top destination for premium queer video content. Revry was named ‘App of the Day’, and Damian’s story was featured globally on Apple in the ‘Developer Spotlight‘.
Damian was named one of Goldman Sachs ‘Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs‘, and was also featured on the ‘Out 100’ list in 2021. Damian was also a proud recipient of the West Hollywood Rainbow Key Award. Damian and their co-founders are all graduates of Goldman Sachs Black and Latinx 2020 accelerator program.
Prior to their role at Revry, Damian worked as the Head of Business Development in the US for the live-streaming German-based company Make.tv (recently acquired by LTN Networks). Previously, Damian worked for General Motors domestic/international brands Chevrolet and Cadillac, developing and creating new media opportunities to promote new car lineups at live events and auto shows across the US and Europe. Damian has produced over 50 web projects, short films, feature films, and commercials. Damian has acted as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago, and has lectured at over 20 universities and colleges across the globe including the University of Southern California, Los Angeles Film School, and BAU University Istanbul Turkey amongst others.
Damian also worked for YouTube Space Los Angeles and New York teaching creators live streaming and strategy. A proud member of the Producers Guild of America, The Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, Screen Actors Guild, and StartOut. Damian also founded a mastermind group with 20 other niche and minority-owned and operated streaming companies. Damian is a proud Dual Citizen of the USA and Canada. Damian has two really amazing dogs (Eddie and Oliver) and resides in Echo Park – Los Angeles.
Topics
Unapologetically Queer
Making space at the table for LGBTQ executives this keynote explores the challenges LGBTQ executives face in climbing the corporate ladder. Damian talks about the common stereotypes and misconceptions about LGBTQ talent. How to work with Gen Z and Millennial workforces. Learn how to better harness the LGBTQ superpowers!
Being a Media-paneur
Damian navigates and talks about how to build a successful media company from scratch! Topics covered are: The ever-changing landscape of Hollywood, Navigating the power of the Ad dollar, working with big brands and agencies, and staying 10x steps ahead.
Rise of OTT
Over The Top (OTT) television is becoming increasingly prevalent and with the expansion of available content through Niche services and Mainstream avenues, consumers are seeing more platforms and more choices… but are we seeing more consumers? Who will win out? Who has sustainability?
In this talk, Damian answers these questions and will provide insights into the future of OTT television.
LGBTQ Content
In this talk, Damian explores how the world’s views and opinions are shaping storytelling on screen, the changing landscape of the Queer community vs the LGBTQ community, and what’s next?
Other topics include…
- DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)
- Being an out proud Non-Binary Executive
- Navigating Fundraising & Building a Successful Business as LGBTQ
- How to work with Fortune 500 brands
- Gen Z & Millennials in Business
- CTV (Connected TV) / OTT (Over-The-Top TV) / FAST (Free-Ad-Supported-Streaming-TV)
Videos
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Dublin Tech Summit: Unapologetically Queer
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TelevisionNation Breakthrough: Damian Pelliccione
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United Nations World Logic Day: Investing in Impact and Equality
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Cheddar: The Startup Delivering Content for the Queer Eye
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CBS SF Bay Area: The CEO of Revry Discusses Being the First LGBTQ Streaming Platform
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NBC: Cinema Diverse Showcases Representation Through Film
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KGUN9: Revry’s Damian Pelliccione
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Keynote at Rio Web Fest
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Queerguru TV: Damian Pelliccione talks about Revry TV
Articles
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NASDAQ: Damian Pelliccione How an LGBTQ Streaming Network is Changing the World
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Medium: An Interview with Revry Co-Founder & CEO Damian Pelliccione
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Marketing Speak: The Future of Streaming Video with Damian Pelliccione
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LA Times Business: A Streaming Service with a Unique Niche
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Wired: The Streaming Service Trying to Take Queer Content Global
