Pete Blumel has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a seasoned producer and executive with over 25 years of experience. With a background in software engineering and management, Pete has led over 230 world-class artists, animators, designers, and engineers across multiple studios. Over the course of his career, he has produced over 4.1 billion dollars in entertainment revenues, developed and sold prime time television series and feature films to major motion picture studios, and garnered three BAFTA wins and 21 nominations.

Blumel is a member of several organizations, including the Producers Guild of America, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and International Game Developers Association. He is also a sought-after speaker, having been invited to speak at numerous events, such as Bloomberg TV, Digital Hollywood, Casual Connect, and Tech Open Air Berlin.

Pete Blumel is currently the Founder and CEO of ROGUE INITIATIVE and an advisor to the State of Louisiana’s Economic Development Division, LSU’s Digital Media Arts program, and two Asia-based tech & entertainment startups. With extensive experience in startups, capital raises, production & corporate finance, investor relations, business development, M&A, and the international business market across the US, Russia, Europe, and China, Pete has a proven track record in converging Hollywood production values with interactive development techniques, frontier technology, and cutting edge video game engine capabilities.

Blumel's education includes studies in Management and Engineering at the University Of California, Los Angeles, as well as studies at Pierce College. Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions, including Producer at BAFTA, Producer at Producers Guild of America, Adviser at Casual Connect, and Production Coordinator at Activision. With a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and a reputation for excellence, Pete Blumel is one of the most influential and respected producers and executives of our time.