Kurt Brendlinger has had a distinguished career spanning three decades in the media, entertainment, and telecommunications sectors. He has founded three public entities, raised over $250 million in capital for companies, and co-managed an $900 million investment fund. With such an impressive career, it's no surprise that Kurt is now the managing partner and co-founder of Santa Monica Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant bank that focuses on entrepreneurial ventures. At the bank, he is responsible for operations, corporate and business development, as well as capital raising, and seeking investment opportunities. He studied Motion Pictures and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, he has served in senior leadership positions at many firms, including as CEO at Rainmakers, Inc., Co-Founder at AFA Management Partners, and Executive In Charge at Stone Stanley Entertainment.