Five directors and advisors run the circuit — the team that makes The Palooza the most useful sixty seconds in a founder's year.
Operators, producers, programmers. Six directors with one unreasonable standard for what a pitch night should feel like.
Director / 01 LondonMRFounder of The Palooza
Founder of The Palooza Elevator Pitch and a seasoned strategist with roots at IMG. Mike specialises in brand development, market positioning, and opportunity-led strategy — helping high-profile individuals and businesses build sustainable success beyond the spotlight.
Director / 02 LondonAWMedia & Experience
A multimedia producer with nearly 30 years' experience across television, radio, film and live events. Master's graduate in Producing Film & Television and Fellow of the Entertainment Agents' Association — Andrew brings world-class entertainment expertise to The Palooza.
Director / 03 LondonDR
Director / 04 HullOCAngel Investor & Founder, Becks & Clates
CEO of Becks & Clates and one of the UK's youngest employers. Shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Owen scales B2B brands internationally by combining deep personalisation with operational rigour.
Director / 05 LondonJGA printable PDF of the directors running the Palooza circuit.
We're hiring producers and curators across London, NYC and Singapore. And we're always opening seats for serious cheque-writers.
