Ed Vincent

Ed Vincent is the founder and CEO of festivalPass, the world's first live events subscription marketplace.14 Here are some key details about Ed Vincent:

Professional Background

• Ed has over 25 years of business, technology, and management experience.1
• He founded an e-commerce business in 1999 which was sold to a competitor in 2001.1
• Ed has founded multiple companies, including SimplyEngage, myProducer, and Predict Ventures.14
• He spent 6 years in banking and valuation roles earlier in his career.1

festivalPass

• Ed founded festivalPass in April 2020.4
• The platform provides access to thousands of live events globally across music, film, food and wine, art, sports, theater, lifestyle, and tech & innovation experiences.14
• Members can enjoy events for a monthly subscription fee, with no ticketing fees.4

Other Roles

• Strategic Advisor at Predict Ventures (April 2020 - Present)4
• Interim Chief Data Officer at MoviePass (June 2018 - December 2019)4
• Board Member for various companies4

Entrepreneurial Experience

• Ed has a track record of successful exits, including the sale of his e-commerce company in 2001.1
• He founded and sold citystaff.com within 2.5 years.3
• Ed has experience in throwing large events in New York City, which partly inspired his current business.3

Vision and Approach

• Ed is passionate about festivals and the interpersonal connectivity they foster.1
• He believes in transforming live events through innovation, transparency, and community-driven experiences.4
• Ed is an advocate for Web3 technologies and their potential in the live events industry.2

Ed Vincent's extensive experience in entrepreneurship, technology, and the entertainment industry has shaped his approach to building festivalPass as a innovative platform in the live events space.