David is a rare business leader who has executed deals at the top of the entertainment and sports industries as both a corporate executive and entrepreneur.As a Major League Baseball executive, he was involved in launching the MLB Network, ESPN 30 for 30 series and producing the films Moneyball and 42. He also helped advise senior leadership during MLB's multi-billion dollar broadcast rights negotiations. As an entrepreneur and film producer, he has worked closely with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television to develop original intellectual property. He has facilitated content bidding wars between the largest players in Hollywood such as Netflix and Disney and worked with several New York Times best-selling authors to adapt their work for sale and production. David has advised on IPOs, created new business ventures and written a best selling e-book. He also spent time working with the iconic 2006-2007 Saturday Night Live cast. He holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Richmond and regularly provides thought leadership for students and alumni of both universities.
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Chief Executive OfficerDevonsheer Media Jul 2016 - PresentGreater Los Angeles AreaDevonsheer Media specializes in content strategy and the development and sale of intellectual property to brands, streaming video providers and film studios.Devonsheer has spearheaded several high profile Hollywood transactions including the sale of a feature film to Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment after a bidding war with Netflix and Disney and the sale of an iconic magazine franchise to Sony Pictures Television. The company is currently working with several New York… Show more Devonsheer Media specializes in content strategy and the development and sale of intellectual property to brands, streaming video providers and film studios.Devonsheer has spearheaded several high profile Hollywood transactions including the sale of a feature film to Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment after a bidding war with Netflix and Disney and the sale of an iconic magazine franchise to Sony Pictures Television. The company is currently working with several New York Times best-selling authors, iconic documentary filmmakers and A-list actors to develop and sell creative content across the media ecosystem. Show less -
Sr. Manager, Media LicensingMajor League Baseball Jan 2014 - Jul 2016In almost nine years at Major League Baseball, David negotiated over 2,500 licensing agreements accounting for millions of dollars in revenue. He played an integral role in the development of MLB's original content business where he worked to package the MLB brand with top creative talent to take product to market, resulting in co-productions such as Fastball with Legendary Pictures and the acclaimed documentary Knuckleball which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. He also advised on high… Show more In almost nine years at Major League Baseball, David negotiated over 2,500 licensing agreements accounting for millions of dollars in revenue. He played an integral role in the development of MLB's original content business where he worked to package the MLB brand with top creative talent to take product to market, resulting in co-productions such as Fastball with Legendary Pictures and the acclaimed documentary Knuckleball which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. He also advised on high profile films such as Moneyball and 42 as well as the ESPN 30 for 30 series. During his tenure, David worked across the baseball landscape, advising on branded content for MLB's partners, institutional advertising campaigns and content initiatives for all 30 clubs. In 2015, he spearheaded a first of its kind promotional partnership with the Simpsons for the World Series. Show less -
Footage Licensing CoordinatorMajor League Baseball Nov 2007 - Dec 2013 -
Page ProgramNbcuniversal, Inc. Sep 2006 - Sep 2007David participated in the highly competitive NBC Page Program, a rotational program within NBC Universal for young professionals to gain experience in different aspects of the media business. -
Cnbc Mad Money PageNbcuniversal, Inc. Jun 2007 - Aug 2007David worked as the prop master for Jim Cramer, helping to bring exciting segments on Jim Cramer's popular television program to life. -
Saturday Night Live PageNbc Universal Jan 2007 - Jun 2007David was selected for the most prestigious assignment in the Page Program, managing the front desk at Saturday Night Live. He was tasked with assisting high profile talent including the weekly guest host and entire cast of the show. -
Nbc Sports PageNbcuniversal, Inc. Oct 2006 - Dec 2006David managed the multi-million dollar payroll system for NBC engineering teams for NFL, NHL, and PGA Tour broadcasts. He also worked as a production assistant during studio shows and live NFL coverage. -
Msnbc News InternNbcuniversal, Inc. Jun 2005 - Aug 2005As a college student David wrote copy that made air on MSNBC. -
Licensing And Merchandising InternNew Line Cinema Jun 2004 - Aug 2005David assisted in product review of licensed merchandise for the Lord of the Rings franchise during the summers of 2004 and 2005 and acted as a front line liaison during the 2004 and 2005 licensing shows.
David Kaufmann Education Details
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Entertainment, Media, Technology, Marketing, Management -
Journalism/Economics
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David Kaufmann attended Nyu Stern School Of Business, University Of Richmond, Dis - Study Abroad, Glen Rock High School.
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