May 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PDT
FreeFrom Theater to Tech: Jason Kassin’s Path to Raising $140M and Exiting
Book Now For FreeGain valuable insights from Jason Kassin, a technology entrepreneur and pioneering entertainment executive. Jason will share his remarkable journey from theater and film to founding FilmTrack, a leading SaaS platform for content rights management, which he successfully scaled from startup to an acquisition by City National Bank.
Discover how Jason leveraged his creative background in storytelling and improvisation to pitch investors, secure over $140 million in funding, and navigate multiple acquisitions. He’ll also provide insights from his current role as an advisor, angel investor, and board member, offering perspectives on scaling businesses, fundraising, and the evolving intersection of technology and entertainment.
Whether you’re an early-stage founder or scaling your startup, Jason’s expertise in execution, strategic partnerships, and investment will provide actionable takeaways to help you succeed on your entrepreneurial journey.
Opening Remarks @ 9:30am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Wagner, Head of Member Success at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT
Jason Kassin is a technology entrepreneur and entertainment industry executive with a deep understanding of the intersection between media and technology. As the founder and former CEO of FilmTrack, Jason played a pivotal role in transforming how the entertainment industry manages content rights, royalties, and licensing agreements.
Beyond his entrepreneurial journey, Jason has held leadership roles in the financial sector, helping City National Bank expand its entertainment finance division after FilmTrack’s acquisition. Today, he is an active angel investor, board member, and advisor, working with startups across various industries to refine their go-to-market strategies, fundraising efforts, and business models.
In addition to his work in technology and investment, Jason has a background in screenwriting and film production, with credits at DreamWorks, Fox, and NBC. He continues to explore storytelling through documentary filmmaking. Jason has sold scripts to major studios and co-produced the award-winning documentary It Ain’t Over, which became one of Netflix’s most-streamed sports documentaries.
He serves on multiple advisory boards and remains passionate about fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journeys.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT
Complimentary Ticket:
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
About Founders Network:
Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here
Confidentiality Policy
All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
Testimonials
"If you don't have a cohort group in something like Founders Network that you can develop long-term relationships with and discuss the same topics that come up with people that you already know, you're probably missing out on something very important."David Plonsky
"The number one advantage is the law of compound interest. The longer you stay in a very high-quality network the strong and more authentic relationships you build."Chaitanya Vaidya
"We know each other's business and we know each other's struggles. Having a personal relationship with other founders that is completely confidential and completely authentic gives you a lot of great advice."Doug Lessing
"FN manages my network for me by connecting me with other founders in my specific industry sector. I've been able to explore business development opportunities, partnerships, etc."Becky Splitt
"We just saw the first Mexican unicorn come to life this same week which is a fantastic idea. Being part of the Founders Network makes a lot of sense. We see that the Mexico City chapter is growing substantially."Max Linares
"There's a lot of great stuff going on even now in San Francisco. I've found Founders Network has been a great resource for me and for all of the founders I know during these tough times."Jarie Bolander
"It allowed me to meet people who had done this before that had the experience. I was able to explain an issue very briefly and they were able to give me a very detailed response on how they addressed it."Terence Finn
"I've used the platform to discover advice, connections, resources, discounts, on important services, connections to investors, and practice on how to pitch. The kind of conversations you can't get anywhere else on youtube or google searches."Alexandra Greenhill
"I see Founders Network as one of those necessary resources in the Chicagoland area."Jason Jacobsohn
"The Black Founders initiative allows me to shape this program where we can inspire, engage, and support Black Founders."Khiry Kemp
