Kristofer Madu Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Focus: Media, Entertainment, Tech, Gaming, Communications, & More.Selected Transactions:A. $7.6Bn Acquisition of DirecTV stake from AT&TB. Proposed merger between DirecTV and DISHC. $2.5Bn creative capital financing for EchostarPortfolio Company: DirecTV

Santa Monica, California, Us

Playing a role managing A-list, multi-platinum artist "Bobby Shmurda." I coded his website, brought it to market, and ran his Instagram account which has over 5MM followers. Random but fun.

New York, Ny, Us

Mergers & Acquisitions Group (M&A)• Selected Transactions: A. Novo Nordisk + Holdings ~$16.5Bn acquisition of Catalent (NYSE: $NOVO <> NYSE: $CTLT) (buyside, largest CDMO transaction in history) B. AbbVie's ~$9Bn acquisition of Cerevel (buyside, neuroscience) (NYSE: $ABBV <> NYSE: $CERE)C. Ikon Pass (Alterra) >$3.0Bn Continuation Fund (Among largest in history. World’s most recognized private ski pass home to [incl.] Aspen, Tahoe, Deer Valley, Whistler, Tremblant, Mammoth, Big Bear, & More)D. Uber's $2.25 billion dollar acquisition of Transplace (buyside, tech) (NYSE: $UBER)E. AbbVie's $10.1Bn acquisition of Immunogen (buyside, cancer treatment) (NYSE: $ABBV <> NYSE: $IMGN)F. Garrett Motion ($GTX) $700MM Capital Structure Transformation (Debt Raise, Equity Repurchase from Centerbridge & Oaktree) (Automotive)G. Sale of JHT Holdings to TFI International ($TFII) (Sellside, Transportation, Logistics) H. $13.0Bn debt financing for AbbVie (NYSE: $ABBV)• Chosen as Richard B. Fisher Scholar on basis of personal / academic achievement.

for the past 10+ years i have balanced a career as a globally touring musician. highlights includeA. sold out shows in multiple cities and performing across countriesB. hundreds of thousands of streams globally - 4 studio albums releasedC. toured with yung gravy. music video with Kymani Marley (Bob marley son. famous reggae artist)D. made my way as a DJ performing through some of NYC's most sought after venuesWhile balancing music, I have:A. completed college at Johns Hopkins, B. completed an accelerated masters degree in Economics, C. started and scaled several companies, and spent 2 years in investment banking in a mergers & acquisitions group. music keeps me going and i get a kick out of "commercializing" a hobby. If I'm going to do something in my freetime, I want to see how i can build it up in a way that commands value in the marketplace. So it's both a hobby and a "project"under the name "travis karter" as a rapper i released albums that have done hundreds of thousands of streams, i've toured and sold out shows in several cities, done SXSW, toured with Yung Gravy, and other fun thingstoday, under the name "kristofer." i make my way through various venues, clubs, and private events as a house music dj. it's super fun. music is a great escape for me and always has been.

Spearheaded launch and expansion of Global Artist Management division. Successfully signed two established artists. Achieved big wins including tripling an artist's booking price; executing a global album rollout with playlisting & Tik Tok influencer campaigns achieving >100,000 streams

First Fridays Group is a socially conscious ed-tech, music, media, & events firm HQ'd in Baltimore, MD. The company trains students & youth from under-resourced backgrounds in technical art forms, later providing paid jobs in their area of passions. Significant partnerships include Red Bull, Johns Hopkins University, and &pizza. In 2021 the Company announced its expansion into Global Artist Management.Roles & Significant Accomplishments• Founded ed-tech company to provide college students/youth from disadvantaged backgrounds with job training in technical art forms; negotiated contracts successfully securing jobs for 50+ based on individual passions • Launched services expansion with 6 new products generating 94% increase in revenue at 30% higher net profit• Drive $30,000 income in first quarter, achieving positive cash flow & profitability at over 10x initial capital cost• Delivered tech pitch to Cisco & Red Bull, securing place as one of top 10 global finalists out of 1590 startups

New York, New York, Us

Supporting a dynamic team specializing in consumer social, gaming, and web3.Working on something cool? • Evaluate high growth-potential startups in tech & media verticals to inform WMG’s strategic investments• Support WMG’s high level partnership negotiations with global counterpart firms (selected supported deals include Triller [global social media with more than 50m users]; FanLabel; etc.)• Spearheaded ongoing 3-way partnership negotiation between media startup, WarnerMusicU, and 300 Entertainment Media

WIA is a non-profit organization purposed to improve access to clean water worldwide. We fund the construction of wells & boreholes in developing communities, as well as hygiene-centered educational programs. Today, WIA provides clean water in communities of 20,000+Significant Roles & Accomplishments• Founded nonprofit, at age 15, to improve access to clean water for children and families globally; accomplished via construction of sanitary wells and hygiene-centered educational programs • Funded construction of two wells in Arondizuogu, Nigeria, impacting community of over 20,000 residents

New York, Ny, Us

Chosen as 1 of ~25 out of 1,500+ Applicants for highly competitive Venture Capital Fellowship with RBL 1 Ventures. Chosen as 1 of the Top 4 Investment Theses and invited to present after completing intensive VC training program. Rebel One is an early stage global investing fund striving to achieve zero inequality.• Build in depth financial models for deal scenarios• Receive 100+ hours of live training on due diligence and deal reviews• Analyze decks & live deals with a global network of current and aspiring investors• Review over 300+ startup pitch decks, investment committee memos, financial models, and investment thesis

New York City, New York, Us

- Supported portfolio companies in advisory, idea incubation, and connections as mentor / member of Techstars Music / Warner Music Group.

Areas of Specialty include: Entrepreneurship, Web3, Music Industry, Events, Artist Management & Music Marketing, Motivational Speaking. Past Speaking Engagements / Clients include:• Red Bull (Presentation on Entrepreneurship) • Johns Hopkins University, reinvited 4x (Motivational, Entrepreneurship) • University of Illinois at Urbana Champaigne (Presentation on Entrepreneurship)• RBL One Venture Capital firm (Presentation on Music & Web3)• Finessed Media (Web3 & Music)+ More

Berlin, De

• Published scientific researcher with publications from reputable global institutions including the NIH; BMJ Journals; Wiley, etc.• Noteworthy past collaborators include Vice Dean of UPenn Perelman School of Medicine; Director of Mayo Clinic Center of Health Equity etc.Selected Publications Below1. Social Determinants and Cardiovascular Care [...] (https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1096/fba.2020-00116)2. Indigenous people and the COVID-19 pandemic: the tip of an iceberg of social and economic inequities (https://jech.bmj.com/content/75/2/207.abstract) 3. Sub-Saharan Africa tackles COVID-19 (...) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7518544/)

Boston, Ma, Us

• Chosen from competitive pool to serve as a Regional Recruiter for Harvard Business School's 2021• Streamlined onboarding process for >400 candidates through automation, and improving process efficiency by 93%. Presented results to President of Board of Directors

With users across 70 countries, we are a music driven social experience allowing music listeners & artists to connect like never before. For music listeners– Share music cross platform, discover new music through your friends, and connect with new friends that love the same music you do. For artists– for the first time ever target & promote to fans across streaming services from one central platform.

New York, Ny, Us

Chosen as part of selective cohort for program providing selected candidates a first look at professional opportunities with Amex, as well as accelerated interview timelines.

New York, Ny, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Chosen for summit program providing introduction to Investment Banking industry & Wells Fargo. Participated in accelerated interview timeline, received offer from NYC M&A Investment Banking team.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Analyzed forecast data over $18M; collaborated with team to create models and presented findings to senior analyst• Executed cost of customer acquisition calculations for 7 strategic accounts representing $20M in revenue• Chosen as sole 1st place winner of $5,000 merit based award, receiving firm-wide recognition & meeting with CTO

Fuschl, At

Led team of 15 students to pitch startup idea, selected by Red Bull for partnership and international acclaim. After meeting with Red Bull reps in Santa Monica, California– we were then flown to Toronto, Canada to pitch our idea on a global stage. Presented tech pitch to Cisco & Red Bull, securing place as one of top 10 global finalists out of 1590 startups

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Optimized weekly market share report, improving process efficiency by 93% and saving 24 hours in employee time equaling $1,200 per employee per quarter for Fortune 300 organization• Executed daily financial & performance reporting on 5 product performance accounts valued over USD $100M• Presented revenue analyses and volume forecasts to 30 stakeholders on performance data across 15 products

Kingston 10, Jm

• Analyzed product revenue data over $200M & delivered financial projections to 3 senior leaders, leading to construction of first private cardiac surgery unit in Jamaica. • Implemented indicators to measure product usage in clinical services, driving patient retention up by 20%• Facilitated doctor-patient communication through translating Spanish, English, Italian and Jamaican Patois for over 300 patient encounters• Collected & analyzed data on behavioral risk factors for senior physicians, assisting in the publication of three scientific abstracts

• Created ecommerce clothing line featuring 30 products; developed successful marketing strategy to sell and ship to over 10 countries, with 100% of all Travis Karter lines’ profits funneled to Water is the Answer (WIA)• Oversee FP&A and negotiate clothing supply prices / manufacturer agreements, leading to ~40% overhead decrease• Conducted A/B testing & market research to maximize product offerings and UX; increased product sales 40%

23 U.S. Offices, Oo

Brief shadow experience at law firm Baker Donelson. Shadowed Senior Attorneys understanding the fundamentals of legal structure and development of legal opinions

Bachelor'S Degree, International/Global Studies, Economics

Master'S Degree, International Economics

Private Equity Fellow (Aifp)

Private Equity Fellow

Virtual Venture In Management Program (Pre - Mba Program)