Frank Hajdu Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Consultant to audio, video, tech, and fantasy/e-gaming companies, providing advisory services, research, financial modeling, and business & content strategy. Sample clients include:
• Sonoro Media: Global media company creating audio, TV, and film with emerging Latino talent
• Caliber Studios: Podcast production company led by Sarah Wayne Callies (THE WALKING DEAD, PRISON BREAK) and producer Ben Haber (THE SMURFS, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE)
• Storymill Media: Podcast network and production company led by Steve Hein (ex- NBCUniversal, Legendary Entertainment, 20th Century Fox)
• Diversiboard: Tech recruiting service providing companies with a pipeline of highly-trained, diverse candidates. Helmed by law professor and Rhodes Scholar, Eleanor Brown. Company admitted to TechStars in Fall 2022.
• The Crown League: First ever professional fantasy sports league. Acquired by Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Co. (NASDAQ: HOFV)

Burbank, CA, US

Led operations for Legendary Digital Networks, home of Nerdist, Geek & Sundry, and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls. Departmental oversight included Analytics, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Distribution. Concurrently, GM of Nerdist Podcast Network (see below).

Burbank, CA, US

• Led distribution, strategic partnerships, and internal business planning, including:
• Video distribution agreements with VRV, Pluto TV, Sinclair, and Amazon UK
• Business planning in support of multi-million dollar internal capital raise for "Alpha" OTT service
• Negotiation and implemention of strategic partnership with Inkshares, securing a substantial ownership stake through sweat equity2x HQ Trivia winner (total pre-tax winnings: $2.37)

Burbank, California, US

Oversaw production, content, and sales strategy for 40-podcast roster including The Nerdist Podcast, You Made It Weird w/Pete Holmes, and The Indoor Kids w/Kumail Nanjiani.

Built entertaining Q&A site for career explorers. Recruited 340 professionals to answer over 7,200 questions about their jobs. Secured endorsements from 70+ universities. Didn't become a billionaire but learned how to build a small tech company from the ground up.

Beverly Hills, CA, US

• I spent the first three years building and growing MySpace's music business, including:
• The formation of MySpace Music, a joint venture with Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music
• Securing of worldwide audio and video licenses from said major labels as well as independent labels and aggregators
• Execution of e-commerce partnerships with Apple, Amazon, and Live Nation
• Implementation of digital copyright protection technology and policyI spent the final year rearranging deck chairs on The Titanic (while surfing Facebook).

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Beverly Hills, CA, US

New York, New York, US

Scouted artists for label signings, coordinated album productions, and served as assistant to Ric Ocasek (frontman of The Cars). Managed album productions and budgets up to $1.2M. Album credits include Mark Ronson "Here Comes the Fuzz," Jet "Get Born," and Jason Mraz "Waiting for My Rocket to Come." Never had more fun earning less money.

Ba, Economics

Mba, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management