Guy Oseary

Guy Oseary is an American talent manager, investor, and entrepreneur recognized for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry and technology investments. He began his career in the music industry as a teenager, working for Madonna's Maverick Records, where he eventually became chairman and partner. Under his leadership, the label sold over 100 million albums globally. Oseary has managed a range of A-list artists, including Madonna and U2, and in 2022, he was named Variety’s Music Mogul of the Year. In addition to his management career, Oseary has been actively involved in technology investments. In 2010, he co-founded A-Grade Investments with actor Ashton Kutcher and billionaire investor Ron Burkle, focusing on technology startups. The firm has invested in companies such as Airbnb, Duolingo, Foursquare, Shazam, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Uber. In 2015, Oseary co-founded Sound Ventures with Kutcher, aiming to invest in emerging technologies at the intersection of entertainment and AI. As of July 2022, Sound Ventures managed over $1 billion in assets across various funds, with investments in OpenAI, Anthropic, and Stability AI. Oseary's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage ventures with high growth potential, particularly in sectors where technology intersects with entertainment and consumer products. His portfolio reflects a diverse range of industries, including technology, entertainment, media, consumer goods, healthcare, fintech, edtech, SaaS, e-commerce, gaming, artificial intelligence, blockchain, music, sports, and lifestyle. This approach underscores his commitment to supporting innovative companies that have the potential to reshape their respective industries and deliver significant value to consumers and investors alike.

Innovative business models, Scalable growth potential, Strong management teams, Clear market differentiation, Ability to leverage technology for competitive advantage