Damian Manning

Founding venture partner at early-stage capital firm DEV, mentor at ERA and Golden Gate Ventures, and advisor to multiple high-profile startups, including Co-Star, Muserk and Stationhead.

Previously, I was co-founder, CEO and principal architect of Echospin, whose pioneering solutions enabled rights holders to sell digital, physical and mobile goods directly to fans. Acquired in 2010, Echospin powered campaigns for the world's chart-topping artists, generating millions in revenue for the major labels, Disney and Live Nation, among others.

Earlier in my career, I served as Managing Director for Digital Strategy Partners and VP, Digital Media for MTV Networks, where I led global digital strategy when MTV was the top music destination in the world.

I'm the inventor of record for 20+ patents.