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Ariel Emanuel
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Ariel Emanuel

A Macalester College graduate, he rose from talent agent to CEO of a global entertainment and media agency. Founder of a major talent agency, he led historic mergers and acquisitions, taking the company public. Now building a new global live events and experiences company across sports, art, and lifestyle

Founded
MARI, Endeavor
Education
Macalester College

Investments 5

Companies backed, as recorded by Dealroom. Highest company valuations first.

Companies founded

MARI
Founder · 2025 – present
Endeavor
CEO · Founder · 1997 – 2009
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Currently

Active roles, board seats and partnerships.

TKO Group Holdings
CEO · 2023 – present
Endeavor Group
CEO · 2009 – present
WME
CEO · 2009 – present
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ICM Partners
Senior Agent
theAudience
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Work history

Past roles by Dealroom records.

Creative Artists Agency
Agent · 1987 – 1990

Education

Macalester College

Talks 1

Interviews and talks Dealroom has written up, with the key moments.

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