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 ...

Company Overview - Banzai International, Inc. is a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, focusing on AI-enabled video engagement, production, and webinar solutions [1][5] - The company aims to help businesses of all sizes target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively [5] Leadership Appointment - Michael Kurtzman has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer, effective June 16, 2025, to lead operations and customer-facing functions [1][4] - Kurtzman brings over 20 years of global experience in driving growth across startups, growth-stage ventures, and Fortune 50 companies, with a proven track record of expanding revenue from $10 million to over $100 million [2][3] Strategic Goals - The primary objective of Kurtzman's role is to increase revenue in the Video business unit to $50 million over the next three years [4] - Responsibilities include accelerating self-service subscriber growth, enterprise and mid-market expansion, and customer retention, while ensuring continuous evolution of product offerings [4] Product and Market Focus - Banzai's product suite includes Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel, which are designed to drive engagement, retention, and revenue [5] - The company serves a diverse range of customers, including notable names like Autodesk, Dell Technologies, and New York Life [5]