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VENN is a new kind of TV network
for the streaming generation, aimed at gaming, pop culture, and esports audiences. Beta
launching August 2020 live from Los Angeles, and later Three World Trade Center in New York,
VENN will be distributed across a broad range of media platforms and offer original programming
produced in-house and in partnership with some of the biggest names and creators across
industries.

ARIEL HORN

Ariel is a four-time Emmy Award
winner and pioneer of televised esports. A former executive at NBC Sports, Ariel led production
efforts for BlizzCon and was behind the global broadcast success of League of Legends at Riot
Games, generating audiences over 100 Million worldwide.

“We’ve been polishing our craft on global stages
for years while dreaming up new ways to create memorable esports broadcast
experiences.”  

“VENN will bring together the best and brightest
talent to apply the same creativity and big-picture thinking to greater gaming and
entertainment content, building a bridge from our industry into the world that surrounds
it.” 

– Ariel Horn, Co-CEO of VENN

bEN KUSIN

Ben is a gaming industry veteran,
with decades of experience in Interactive Entertainment and New Media. Ben worked in brand
marketing on over $1 Billion in product sales, on franchises such as Medal of Honor, The Sims,
F.E.A.R. and more. He is the former head of New Media and Strategic Alliances for Vivendi
Universal Games.

“Video games continue to define the culture of
today’s youth. Streamers, casters, content creators, esports athletes – these are our new
celebrities.” 

“VENN is giving this generation an overdue home and
a heartbeat, with bi-coastal broadcast studios incorporating live audiences, premium
production values, a 24/7 linear offering, and engaging and innovative formats that elevate
and promote a culture traditionally overlooked by broadcast media.”

– Ben Kusin, Co-CEO of VENN