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.

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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.