Problem :
3 Problem Talent industry is one of the most competitive industries to break into with many layers
Agents, scouts, managers, auditions, etc.
Popular social networks are convoluted with random content; it is difficult for talent to stand-out
Aspiring talent need a low-cost, efficient, creative, and user-friendly way to gain exposure
Our Solution :
4 Our Solution A platform where you decide who becomes famous
A social network dedicated to talent and fans who come to vote, promote, and discover rising stars
Web 2.0 features harness viral nature of the internet
Social bookmarking (Digg, Reddit, Technorati, etc)
Share on major social networks (MySpace, Facebook)
Strategic partnerships
Ex: Studios, casting and talent agencies
Product :
5 Product Easy to use
Create a free profile, upload media, use promote features, build fan club, and get votes
Key Differences:
Fun yet professional fame-themed social community
Users decide who gains and loses popularity
“Wall of Fame” allows users to buy exposure
Talent “Portal”- embed content from other sites
Rewards system – earn “Famebucks”
Why now? :
6 Why now? Trend has shifted from traditional talent scouting methods to empowering audiences to decide
Recent success of talent shows on television:
American Idol, America’s Next Top Model, America’s Got Talent, Dancing With the Stars, Project Runway
Internet-based audience voting is still in its infancy; a great opportunity to capitalize
People finding fame on internet
LonelyGirl15 (YouTube), Justin.tv
Team :
7 Team Allen Vartazarian, Co-Founder
UC Berkeley ‘05
B.S. Business Administration
Walter A. Haas School of Business
B.A. Economics
Anthony Zanontian, Co-Founder
UC San Diego ’06
B.A. History, Cum Laude