Arjun Mehta

Arjun Mehta is the co-founder and CEO of Moment, a digital experience platform for artists and creators.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Arjun attended The Harker School from 2011 to 2014 for his high school education.2 He then went on to study at the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2018, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation.2 In 2018, he also completed a short program in Software Engineering at Hack Reactor.2

Entrepreneurial Journey

Arjun has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures:

• Moment: Co-founded in November 2019, Moment (formerly known as Moment House) is a digital experience platform for artists and creators.2 The company was acquired by Patreon in 2023.4

• Mira Labs: Served as Head of Growth from April 2017 to May 2018.2

• Trakfire: Co-founded and served as CEO from April 2015 to April 2017.2

• Stoodle.org: Co-founded this virtual classroom platform from 2012 to 2014.2

• PlaySpan: Co-founded this virtual goods marketplace in 2007, which was later acquired by VISA in 2011.2

Moment's Success

Under Arjun's leadership, Moment has become a prominent platform in the digital entertainment space:

• The company has worked with major artists such as Justin Bieber, Halsey, Tame Impala, and Kygo.2
• Moment raised a $12 million Series A funding round, led by Forerunner Ventures.3
• The platform has processed over 1 million tickets for more than 700 "moments" as of 2021.3

Arjun's vision for Moment includes expanding into new genres like comedy and podcasts, and focusing on social engagement features.3