About Us

SponsorHub is a platform that allows brands to easily identify, assess and sponsor the "right" events, on a scalable level. We offer unbiased ratings across a broad range of qualified events...from small to big and local to national.

We connect brands with targeted consumers in an impactful, one-to-one marketing environment. And for event producers, we offer easy and better monetization. SponsorHub brings unprecedented aggregation, flexibility and transparency to the event sponsorship industry.

TEAM INVESTORS ADVISORS

Robert Johnston, Founder & CEO

Robert Johnston is Founder and CEO of SponsorHub, the leading marketplace for finding, buying and selling sponsorships. SponsorHub provides buyer and sellers of sponsorships with event discovery and sponsorship buying, at scale, as well as audience measurement and targeting.

Most recently, he served as head of the New York Venture Capital Association and also founded the Executive Council, a business networking and executive education organization with over 350 corporate members. He also worked at Apple, managing national events and trade shows. Mr. Johnston has developed ongoing sponsor relationships with companies ranging from IBM, Microsoft and Google to Accenture, Deloitte and Capgemini.

Mr. Johnston regularly participates as a speaker at industry events and is an advisor or mentor to the following organizations: Business Council for the United Nations (BCUN); Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator; Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards; American Express OPEN Advisory Council; IBM SmartCamp; NYU Stern School's Venture Mentor Program; and Columbia Business School's Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE).

Andrew Reid, SVP, Products

Andrew is responsible for managing the creation of SponsorHub's marketplace and other product offerings. Previously, Andrew was VP, Products at Kaleidoscope, a division of Interpublic Group (IPG), where he was responsible for evaluating and managing major sponsorships for Fortune 500 companies as well as spearheading the creation of IPG's SponsorScience product. He also oversaw the development of proprietary software as well as websites and applications used to underpin key campaigns for brands such as General Motors, Sprint and BMW. Andrew began his career in China where he spent five years building a digital marketing agency. Andrew is also a co-founder of the Agency-Startup Connect Meetup.

Tiffany Piracha, Account Services Manager

As the Account Services Manager for SponsorHub, Tiffany's role is to manage the relationships we have with our event producers and sponsors, as well as oversee quality assurance. Prior to working at SponsorHub, Tiffany was Member Relations Manager at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), where she worked with over 120 client-side marketers, such as Dell, Procter & Gamble, Walmart, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She is a volunteer for GLAAD, the MS Society and the Arthritis Foundation.

Peter Brown, Lead Developer

Peter is the lead developer at SponsorHub. He is responsible for architecture and primary coding of the SponsorHub application. Prior to joining SponsorHub, Peter spent three years as the lead developer at Live Enterprises. He also founded and build the digital marketing agency, OUVERTURE.

Natalia Sourdis, Designer

As the head Designer at SponsorHub, Natalia is tasked with creating an elegant and user-friendly brand identity that unites our platform and communications. Prior to working at SponsorHub, Natalia was an Interactive Art Director at Leo Burnett, where she worked with Philip Morris and Procter & Gamble.

Leslie Hebron, Business Development Director

Leslie oversees the sales and marketing strategy for SponsorHub. She also develops our industry partnerships and third party relationships. Prior to joining SponsorHub, Leslie worked in business development at Kaleidoscope and Momentum Worldwide at Interpublic Group (IPG), where she worked on major sponsorship programs for American Express, Coca-Cola and UPS.

Lisa Donnadieu, Account Services Associate

Lisa works closely with SponsorHub's event producers and sponsors. She is also part of SponsorHub's event verification team. Prior to working at SponsorHub, Lisa was Partnership Manager at Interact, France's largest student organization. In that capacity, she built long-term partnerships with companies like BNP Paribas, Orange and Ricard.

Jasleen Kaur, Intern

Jasleen assists in the process of editing and expanding the SponsorHub event listings database. Currently a student at NYU, she is majoring in Economics and the Business of Media. Jasleen is involved with Nirmal Chaaya, an NGO in New Delhi.

Kate Jovanoska, Account Services Associate

Kate is responsible for connecting with event producers and curating their initial interaction with the SponsorHub event listings system. She is also part of SponsorHub's event verification team, which ensures that SponsorHub is full of the highest quality sponorship opportunities. Currently, Kate is a student at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University and will be graduating with a B.S in Economics and Finance. She is an active member of Undergraduate Stern Women in Business and also volunteers with the One Campaign and Amnesty International. Prior to working at SponsorHub, Kate worked at the Executive Council of New York.

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    Chairman, Sextant Group; former chairman of Barclays Americas and Executive Committee member, Barclays Capital; chairman Ayablu, Alden Rowing Shells and Simphotek

  • Barry Silbert

    Founder and CEO of SecondMarket, the leading marketplace for alternative investments, including private company stock, and honored by the World Economic Forum as a 2011 Technology Pioneer

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    Chairman of CloudBlue; former founder of OfficeTiger (acquired by RR Donnelley) and managing director at The Blackstone Group.

  • Quotidian Ventures

    New York-based seed to early stage firm focused on New York City and Latin America; invested in TapAd, Nestio, Snapjoy,Tagstand among others.

  • Mark Semonian

    Private investor based in New York and Cape Town, S.A.; investments focus on public markets, precious metals, consumer technology and media

  • Joanne Katsch

    SVP, Digital at WMI agency; former VP & GM of Custom Publishing at American Express; consultant to Conde Nast President; VP of Custom Publishing at Readers Digest; and Publisher, Ritz-Carlton Magazine

  • Caleb DesRosiers

    SVP, Managing Director, Entree HEALTH (CDM/Omnicom) and former Managing Director at Pfizer and Genentech

  • James Dudenhoefer

    Worked for Apple, Microsoft, Palm, and HP in consumer and enterprise markets. Participated in the launch of Apple PowerBook, Mac OS X, Apple iPod and Microsoft Windows Mobile

  • Jason Krantz

    Founder and CEO of Definitive Healthcare; CEO of Ninigret Capital; Board Director at Financial Information Group; former CEO of Infinata (acquired by The Financial Times Group and Pearson PLC); and former McKinsey consultant

  • Sean Power

    Founder and CEO of KarmaData. Former president of Infinata (acquired by The Financial Times Group and Pearson PLC) and director at MergerMarket

  • Vision Ventures

    Early stage venture firm founded by David Honig. Selected investments include Abe's Market, Aviary, Klout, SendTheTrend, and UrbanDaddy, among others.

  • Eric Aabel

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  • Jeff Stewart

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    Chief Marketing Officer, Capgemini N. America; former CMO, Lazarus Brand Group; formerly held senior marketing positions at Ogilvy & Mather, Bozell, AT&T and Young & Rubicam.

  • Barry Silbert

    Founder and CEO of SecondMarket, the leading marketplace for alternative investments, including private company stock. Honored by World Economic Forum as a 2011 Technology Pioneer

  • Bob DeBatto

    VP Sales Strategy, UPS; former VP of Corporate Strategic Accounts, UPS; Head of UPS' global sponsorship Committee; and angel investor

  • Sean Power

    Founder and CEO of karmadata. Former president of Infinata (acquired by The Financial Times Group and Pearson PLC) and board director at Financial Information Group