Alan Schaefer

Alan Schaefer is the Founder and CEO of Banding People Together, a unique consulting firm that combines music, science, and business expertise to improve team collaboration and organizational performance.12 Here are key details about Alan Schaefer:

Professional Background

Music Career::

• Founder and lead singer of the band Five Star Iris from 2003 to 20141
• Performed in 16 countries, including for U.S. troops in Iraq12
• Received national airplay and worked with Grammy Award-winning producers1

Business Experience::

• Co-founder and COO of Tourdates.com, which was acquired by Launch Media (Yahoo) in 20001
• Served as Vice President at Launch Media after the acquisition1

Banding People Together

Schaefer founded Banding People Together in January 2009.1 The company:

• Uses a music-centric, data-driven approach to improve team effectiveness2
• Offers keynotes, workshops, and consulting services1
• Serves clients such as Coca-Cola, NASA, Netflix, Verizon, Cisco, and Hilton24

Education and Location

• Earned a BS in Communications from Florida International University12
• Currently based in Encinitas, California24

Philosophy and Approach

Schaefer developed the True Collaboration℠ methodology, which aims to teach the tactical and behavioral aspects of the collaborative process.3 His approach is inspired by his experiences in the music industry, particularly his interest in understanding why some bands succeed while others fail.24