Aly Alibhai

Aly Alibhai is Managing Director, Global Head of Media and Entertainment at Credit Suisse. Aly has an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma, and a BSc. in Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of British Columbia. Aly is also a CFA charterholder. Aly resides in New York City with…

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Amie Patel

Amie Patel is a Principal with Elevar Equity where she will lead the fundraising efforts, LP and co-investor relations as well as support the existing portfolio with current and future partner relationships. Prior to joining Elevar, Amie was a Vice President with Goldman Sachs Asset Management which she joined through the acquisition of Imprint Capital.…

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Joseph McDonald

Joseph McDonald practiced for some 45 years as a partner specializing in tax law in the firms of Lord, Day & Lord and then Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, both in New York City. He graduated from Amherst College with a BA in Economics in 1958, served for four years as a pilot in the U.S.…

Scott Lescher

Scott Lescher is the Chief Operating Officer at Thrive Market, a mission-driven, membership-based online retailer that makes healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone.Scott joined Thrive Market with over 15 years of Amazon experience, most recently leading Surface Transportation Support and Fleet, overseeing real time support, safety, maintenance, and fleet including the fleet…

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David Evans

In his 20 years in the music business, David has worked in every music genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, Gospel, Reggae, Rock, and Pop, both at major labels and major music publishers. Beginning his career at Tommy Boy Records, he has since spent time with Sony Music Entertainment, VP Records, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and is…

Waleed Diab

Waleed is Director and Global Head of Recorded Music Business Development for YouTube. In this role, he is responsible for negotiating YouTube’s music global licensing agreements with major record labels as well as Vevo and all independent and non-standard recorded music distributors.In addition to deal-making, he is responsible for maintaining these partnerships and helping partners…