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Banzai Appoints Matt McCurdy as Vice President of Sales to Drive Strategic Growth of AI-Enabled Marketing and Sales Solutions to Enterprise Customers

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Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), a marketing technology company, has appointed Matt McCurdy as Vice President of Sales to spearhead the company's enterprise growth strategy. McCurdy brings over 20 years of experience in software, healthcare, and technology industries, with a proven track record of scaling revenue from $1 million to over $60 million.

Most recently serving as VP of Sales at Mantra Health and previously as SVP of Global Enterprise Sales at CreatorUp, McCurdy will focus on driving enterprise adoption of Banzai's AI-enabled solutions including Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel. His appointment aligns with Banzai's strategy to expand its enterprise customer base and enhance its market position in AI-powered video solutions.

Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), una società di tecnologia per il marketing, ha nominato Matt McCurdy Vicepresidente delle vendite per guidare la strategia di crescita nel segmento enterprise dell'azienda. McCurdy vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nei settori del software, della sanità e della tecnologia, con un comprovato track record nell'incrementare i ricavi da 1 milione di dollari a oltre 60 milioni di dollari.

Ultimamente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente alle vendite (VP of Sales) presso Mantra Health e, in precedenza, quello di Senior Vice President per le vendite enterprise globali presso CreatorUp. McCurdy si concentrerà sul favorire l'adozione da parte delle aziende delle soluzioni di Banzai basate sull'intelligenza artificiale, tra cui Demio, CreateStudio e OpenReel. La sua nomina è coerente con la strategia di Banzai di ampliare la base clienti enterprise e rafforzare la propria posizione nel mercato delle soluzioni video potenziate dall'IA.

Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), una empresa de tecnología de marketing, ha nombrado a Matt McCurdy vicepresidente de ventas para liderar la estrategia de crecimiento en el segmento empresarial de la compañía. McCurdy aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en los sectores del software, la salud y la tecnología, con un historial comprobado de aumentar los ingresos de 1 millón a más de 60 millones de dólares.

Recientemente fue vicepresidente de ventas (VP of Sales) en Mantra Health y anteriormente fue Senior Vice President de Global Enterprise Sales en CreatorUp. McCurdy se centrará en impulsar la adopción por parte de las empresas de las soluciones de Banzai habilitadas por IA, incluidas Demio, CreateStudio y OpenReel. Su nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de Banzai de ampliar su base de clientes empresariales y fortalecer su posición en el mercado de soluciones de vídeo impulsadas por la inteligencia artificial.

Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI)는 마케팅 기술 회사로서 기업 성장 전략을 이끌 영업 부사장 Matt McCurdy를 임명했습니다. McCurdy는 소프트웨어, 헬스케어 및 기술 분야에서 20년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 매출을 100만 달러에서 6,000만 달러 이상으로 확대한 입증된 실적을 갖고 있습니다.

그는 최근 Mantra Health에서 영업 부사장(VP of Sales)으로 재직했으며 이전에는 CreatorUp에서 글로벌 엔터프라이즈 영업 담당 수석 부사장(SVP)을 역임했습니다. McCurdy는 Demio, CreateStudio, OpenReel 등 Banzai의 인공지능(AI) 기반 솔루션의 기업 도입을 촉진하는 데 주력할 예정입니다. 그의 임명은 기업 고객 기반을 확대하고 AI 기반 비디오 솔루션 분야에서 시장 지위를 강화하려는 Banzai의 전략과 일치합니다.

Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), une entreprise de technologie marketing, a nommé Matt McCurdy vice-président des ventes pour piloter la stratégie de croissance auprès des clients entreprises. McCurdy apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs des logiciels, de la santé et des technologies, avec un historique avéré d'augmentation du chiffre d'affaires de 1 million à plus de 60 millions de dollars.

Il était récemment VP of Sales chez Mantra Health et a précédemment occupé le poste de SVP of Global Enterprise Sales chez CreatorUp. McCurdy se concentrera sur la promotion de l'adoption par les entreprises des solutions de Banzai basées sur l'IA, notamment Demio, CreateStudio et OpenReel. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Banzai d'élargir sa clientèle entreprise et de renforcer sa position sur le marché des solutions vidéo propulsées par l'intelligence artificielle.

Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), ein Marketing-Technologieunternehmen, hat Matt McCurdy zum Vizepräsidenten für Vertrieb ernannt, um die Enterprise-Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens voranzutreiben. McCurdy bringt mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Software, Gesundheitswesen und Technologie mit und weist eine nachweisliche Erfolgsbilanz beim Skalieren von Umsätzen von 1 Million auf über 60 Millionen US-Dollar auf.

Zuletzt war er als VP of Sales bei Mantra Health tätig und zuvor als SVP of Global Enterprise Sales bei CreatorUp. McCurdy wird sich darauf konzentrieren, die Enterprise-Adoption von Banzais KI-gestützten Lösungen wie Demio, CreateStudio und OpenReel voranzutreiben. Seine Ernennung entspricht Banzais Strategie, den Enterprise-Kundenstamm zu vergrößern und die Marktposition im Bereich KI-basierter Videolösungen zu stärken.

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  • Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record of scaling revenue from $1M to $60M+
  • Strategic focus on enterprise customer expansion and AI-enabled solutions
  • New VP brings extensive experience across startups, venture-backed, and public companies
  • Previous leadership roles resulted in successful business exits
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Experienced Executive and Global Sales Leader with a Proven Track Record of Driving Growth for Over 20 Years in the Software, Healthcare, and Technology Industries

SEATTLE, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced the appointment of Matt McCurdy as Vice President of Sales to lead strategic growth and enterprise customer adoption of its AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions including Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel.

Matt McCurdy is an experienced executive and global sales leader with a proven track record of driving growth for over 20 years in the software, healthcare, and technology industries. He has led teams across start-ups, venture-backed, and public companies, overseeing growth from $1 million to over $60 million. Matt has extensive experience working in both education and enterprise markets. Most recently, Matt served as Vice President of Sales and Partner Success at Mantra Health, Inc., a digital mental health provider. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales at CreatorUp, overseeing all revenue, sales, and customer operations. Previously, he served as Vice President of Sales at Panopto, a venture-backed SaaS company, where his exceptional leadership contributed to significant revenue growth, ultimately leading to a successful exit.

“Matt’s proven track record in building high-performing teams and driving enterprise sales makes him the ideal leader to accelerate the next phase of enterprise expansion for Banzai,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “His deep expertise and strategic approach to sales will be instrumental as we continue to scale Banzai and deliver exceptional value to customers. In his new role, Matt will focus on sales strategy and enterprise account development. With a strong background in navigating strategic accounts in the software, healthcare, and technology sectors, Matt brings a fresh perspective and a results-driven mindset to the team.”

Matt McCurdy added, “Banzai’s intuitive, high-impact AI-powered video solutions are transforming how enterprise organizations connect with their customers, and I am eager to build on that momentum. My focus will be on empowering our sales teams, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every client realizes the full potential of Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel. I look forward to working with the talented team at Banzai to build on its strong foundation and drive the next phase of success.”

About Banzai

Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers grow, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai has over 90,000 customers including RBC, Dell Technologies, New York Life, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, and ActiveCampaign. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

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FAQ

Who is Matt McCurdy and what is his new role at Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI)?

Matt McCurdy is the newly appointed Vice President of Sales at Banzai, bringing over 20 years of experience in software, healthcare, and technology industries. He will lead strategic growth and enterprise customer adoption of Banzai's AI-enabled marketing solutions.

What is Matt McCurdy's track record in previous roles before joining Banzai?

McCurdy has successfully led teams that scaled revenue from $1 million to over $60 million. He previously served as VP of Sales at Mantra Health, SVP of Global Enterprise Sales at CreatorUp, and VP of Sales at Panopto, where he contributed to significant revenue growth leading to a successful exit.

What products will Matt McCurdy be responsible for at Banzai (BNZI)?

McCurdy will be responsible for driving enterprise adoption of Banzai's AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions, including Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel.

What are Matt McCurdy's primary objectives in his new role at Banzai?

His primary objectives include leading sales strategy, enterprise account development, empowering sales teams, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring clients maximize the potential of Banzai's video solutions.
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