Ethan Bazarganfard

Ethan Bazarganfard, who goes by Ethan B. on LinkedIn, is the Co-Founder of Playground, a company based in Los Angeles, California.1 He has been in this role since January 2021, focusing on creating a new era of interactive media and brand collaboration.1

Professional Background

Before co-founding Playground, Ethan had a diverse career in marketing, brand strategy, and entrepreneurship:

Previous Roles::

• Head of Special Projects; Brand Marketing & Paid Media at Flighthouse (Apr 2020 - Jun 2022)1
• Brand Strategist at PepsiCo (Aug 2018 - Mar 2020)1
• Co-President of Trojan Entrepreneurship Network at USC (Aug 2017 - May 2018)1

He also held internships in commercial real estate, project management, and business development.1

Education

Ethan graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (2014-2018).1

Skills and Interests

• Languages: Ethan is proficient in multiple languages, including English (native), Farsi (professional working proficiency), Spanish and Hebrew (limited working proficiency).1
• Entrepreneurship: He has been involved with startup programs, including volunteering as a Program Manager for the Next Beverly Hills Incubator from 2018 to 2020.12

Notable Achievements

At Flighthouse, Ethan helped generate over 5 billion impressions for brands on TikTok, showcasing his expertise in social media marketing and brand collaborations.1

Ethan's diverse background in real estate, marketing, and entrepreneurship has likely contributed to his current role as a co-founder, where he's working on innovative approaches to media and brand partnerships.