July 16, 2026 | Virtual, 9:00am Pacific / 12:00pm Eastern

The Entertainment Exchange

Designed for accredited investors, operators, and capital partners, this curated gathering explores how experienced investors identify, evaluate, and pursue entertainment-focused investment opportunities, with candid conversations around risk, deal structure, audience demand, distribution models, and long-term value creation.

Now virtual, which means we're not limited to who happens to be in the room in Santa Monica. Expect the same caliber of conversation, open to guests and perspectives from outside LA.

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Built for accredited investors serious about diversifying their alternative investment opportunities.

July 16, 2026

Event Agenda

6:00 - 6:30

Networking & BBQ

6:30 - 6:35

Welcome from Dustin & Lisa

6:35 to 7:15

Investment Presentations

7:15 - 7:30

Investment Discussion

Quick-fire rounds with investors discussing what's working for them or currently peaking their interest.

7:30 - 9:00

Networking & 1 on 1 with Investors

Raj Raina

Managing Partner, Collectors Private Investment Fund

Raj's approach to evaluating projects from a private credit perspective covers what makes a film finance opportunity underwriteable, the key risks to watch for, credit certification, finance plan, completion bond, and payout timeline, and how tax-credit bridge loans typically get structured.

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Dan Flood

Founder, Maverick Management

Dan Flood is the Founder of Maverick Management, a private, independent investment firm providing alternative liquidity solutions and growth opportunities to business owners in the media and entertainment sectors.

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Alicia Yaffe

Co-Founder, CEO Fascination Street Partners

Alicia is a creative marketing executive, entrepreneur, and IP strategist focused on helping artists and brands grow into their next chapter. Formerly SVP of Global Catalog Development and Marketing at Warner Music Group, Alicia brings deep experience in music, fan engagement, experience design, Broadway production investments, and the evolving business of pop culture legacy.

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What Makes This Room Different

The room is intentionally designed to be educational, credibility-driven, and built around thoughtful conversation among serious investors, operators, and capital partners exploring small business acquisitions. This is not a typical networking event or open forum for deal sharing.

Education Comes First

The goal is to help investors better understand how experienced buyers and capital partners evaluate acquisition opportunities, assess risk, and think through deals in practice.

Introductions come with direct context

Opportunities shared in the room are expected to be introduced by a credible investor or participant who can speak on the deal’s behalf based on relevant experience and informed judgment. The goal is to ensure each opportunity enters the conversation with real context, credibility, and a reason for the room to pay attention.

Curated for serious participants

Attendance is intentionally selective, creating a stronger environment for accredited investors, operators, and capital partners who are actively engaged in the space.

Practical, peer-led discussion

The value of the room comes from candid perspectives, thoughtful questions, and real-world insight rather than polished presentations or surface-level conversation.

Quality over volume

A smaller, invite-only format allows for more meaningful dialogue, stronger signal, and a better experience for everyone in the room.

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The room is intentionally small and reviewed to keep the quality high. If you've joined us before, welcome back. Know an accredited investor who'd fit? Bring them. Referrals are how this community grows.

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