How to launch a brand from scratch: From product sourcing to community engagement

Kevin Gould is an entrepreneur, talent manager, brand builder, and investor. He is the founder and CEO of Kombo Ventures and is also a co-founder of three direct to consumer brands; Insert Name Here, a hair extensions and product brand, Glamnetic, a leading magnetic eyeliner and lash brand, and Wakeheart, a fragrance and scent brand aimed at Gen Z and young millennials and co-founded with the Dolan Twins, two of the largest digital influencers in the world. In 2019, Gould was named to Variety magazine’s Dealmakers Impact List, honoring top dealmakers in the entertainment industry and in 2020 was recognized by Business Insider on their list of top investors in the influencer economy. Gould regularly speaks on panels and at events on new media, experiential marketing, and the convergence of technology, entertainment and consumer branding.