Mike Kerns
Director/Board Member at FUNKO, INC.
Profile
Mr. Mike Kerns is an Independent Director at Funko, Inc., a Co-founder & Partner at TCG Capital Management LP and a President-TCG Digital, Director & Partner at The Chernin Group LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Funko, Inc., The Chernin Group LLC, Food52, Inc., MeatEater, Inc., Night Capital, Night Media, Inc., Premier Lacrosse League, Inc., Sketchy Group LLC, Sofar Sounds Ltd.
and Surfline, Inc. Mr. Kerns was previously employed as a Senior Vice President by Yahoo!, Inc., a Co-founder by Citizen Sports, Inc., an Associate by Angel Investors LP, and a Chief of Staff by Steinberg & Moorad Sports Management.
He also served on the board at Barstool Sports, Inc., Crunchyroll, Inc., Ellation, Inc., Epic Gardening, Inc., Otter Media Holdings LLC and The Action Network, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Mike Kerns active positions
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| FUNKO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-01 |
Sofar Sounds Ltd.
 Sofar Sounds Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Sofar Sounds Ltd. operates as a global, grassroots network of artists, hosts, and guest. It offers intimate gigs in spaces, from living rooms, and churches to hoodie shops and fancy furniture showrooms. The company was founded by Raphael Offer, William Rocky Starts, and David J. Alexander in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Night Media, Inc.
 Night Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Night Media, Inc. is a talent representation platform founded in 2015 by Reed Duchscher, a former sports agent turned talent manager. Night Media is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company represents over 60 of the biggest creators on the internet, including MrBeast, Dream, and Unspeakable, helping them reach their full potential as entertainers and entrepreneurs. Reed Duchscher has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
Premier Lacrosse League, Inc.
 Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. engages in conducting of lacrosse premier league. Its team includes alters, atlas, chaos, chrome, redwoods , waterdogs, and whipsnakes. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Night Capital
 Night Capital Financial ConglomeratesFinance Night Capital is an American investment company founded by Reed Duchscher. Reed Duchscher has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sketchy Group LLC
 Sketchy Group LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Sketchy Group LLC is an online education company that allows students to master complex concepts through informative video sketches that enhance visual memory. It offers tiered subscriptions that include a set of video lessons, with complementary review cards, and quiz questions. The company was founded by Saud Siddiqui, Andrew Berg, Bryan Lemieux, and Aaron Lemieux in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Surfline, Inc.
 Surfline, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Lifetime Brands, Inc., Surfline, Inc. is a company that has been connecting people with the ocean for 35 years. The company is based in Pacifica, CA. The company provides live and predicted ocean wave, wind, and weather information, as well as editorial content and consulting services to consumers, businesses, and government agencies worldwide. Surfline empowers its customers to pursue peak surfing, marine, and fishing experiences through premium subscription services on both web and mobile platforms. Jeffrey Alan Berg has been the CEO of the company since 2001. Surfline was acquired by Swell LLC, part of Lifetime Brands, Inc. from March 03, 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
MeatEater, Inc.
 MeatEater, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Meateater, Inc. operates as an outdoor lifestyle company which produces a non-fiction outdoors hunting television series. The company was founded by Steven Rinella and is headquartered in Bozeman, MT. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chernin Group LLC
 The Chernin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Chernin Group LLC is a holding company, which engages in provision of media services.The company was founded by Peter F. Chernin in 2010 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
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Training of Mike Kerns
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FUNKO, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
Crunchyroll, Inc.
 Crunchyroll, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Crunchyroll, Inc. operates video sharing site. It is a global destination and platform for Japanese anime and Asian content. The firm delivers officially-licensed content from Asian media producers directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages within minutes of TV broadcast, through applications including Crunchyroll. It delivers the content through iPhone, iPad, Android, Playstation3, Xbox LIVE, Internet-enabled TVs, set-top boxes and its own streaming websites. The company was founded by Kun Gao, James Lin, Brandon Ooi and Vu Nguyen in June 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Food52, Inc.
 Food52, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Food52, Inc. operates an online community platform that shares cookbooks and recipes. It also offers cookware shopping. The company was founded by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Surfline, Inc.
Surfline, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Lifetime Brands, Inc., Surfline, Inc. is a company that has been connecting people with the ocean for 35 years. The company is based in Pacifica, CA. The company provides live and predicted ocean wave, wind, and weather information, as well as editorial content and consulting services to consumers, businesses, and government agencies worldwide. Surfline empowers its customers to pursue peak surfing, marine, and fishing experiences through premium subscription services on both web and mobile platforms. Jeffrey Alan Berg has been the CEO of the company since 2001. Surfline was acquired by Swell LLC, part of Lifetime Brands, Inc. from March 03, 2022. | Technology Services |
Angel Investors LP
 Angel Investors LP Investment ManagersFinance Angel Investors LP is a private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Citizen Sports, Inc.
 Citizen Sports, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Citizen Sports, Inc. engages in the provision of sports-focused social networking sites. The company was founded by Jeffrey Ma and Mike Kerns in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
The Chernin Group LLC
The Chernin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Chernin Group LLC is a holding company, which engages in provision of media services.The company was founded by Peter F. Chernin in 2010 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA. | Finance |
Otter Media Holdings LLC
 Otter Media Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Otter Media Holdings LLC engages in the provision of subscription video services. The strategic focus of the venture is to invest in and build advertising and digital media services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA. | Commercial Services |
Barstool Sports, Inc.
 Barstool Sports, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Barstool Sports, Inc. engages in the operation of sports blogging website. It provides digital sports, entertainment, and media platform that delivers content across blogs, podcasts, radio, video, and social. The company was founded by David Potnoy in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Ellation, Inc.
 Ellation, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ellation, Inc. provides online videos. Its brands include VRV, Crunchyroll, and Creativebug. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Sofar Sounds Ltd.
Sofar Sounds Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Sofar Sounds Ltd. operates as a global, grassroots network of artists, hosts, and guest. It offers intimate gigs in spaces, from living rooms, and churches to hoodie shops and fancy furniture showrooms. The company was founded by Raphael Offer, William Rocky Starts, and David J. Alexander in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
MeatEater, Inc.
MeatEater, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Meateater, Inc. operates as an outdoor lifestyle company which produces a non-fiction outdoors hunting television series. The company was founded by Steven Rinella and is headquartered in Bozeman, MT. | Consumer Services |
The Action Network, Inc.
 The Action Network, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Action Network, Inc. operates as a sports analysis and media firm. It provides original news, premium insights, betting tools, and data and odds. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
TCG Capital Management LP
 TCG Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance TCG Capital Management LP (TCG Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of The Chernin Group LLC founded in 2018 by Peter Chernin, Jesse Jacobs and Mike Kerns. The firm is headquartered in Playa Vista, California. | Finance |
Premier Lacrosse League, Inc.
Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. engages in conducting of lacrosse premier league. Its team includes alters, atlas, chaos, chrome, redwoods , waterdogs, and whipsnakes. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Consumer Services |
Sketchy Group LLC
Sketchy Group LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Sketchy Group LLC is an online education company that allows students to master complex concepts through informative video sketches that enhance visual memory. It offers tiered subscriptions that include a set of video lessons, with complementary review cards, and quiz questions. The company was founded by Saud Siddiqui, Andrew Berg, Bryan Lemieux, and Aaron Lemieux in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Epic Gardening, Inc.
 Epic Gardening, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Epic Gardening, Inc. is a company that focuses on sustainable food solutions by providing information on growing seeds and grains. The company is based in San Diego, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's website features articles on various topics such as leafy greens, raised bed gardening, and product reviews. The company was founded in 2013 by Kevin Espiritu, who has been the CEO since then. | Retail Trade |
Night Capital
Night Capital Financial ConglomeratesFinance Night Capital is an American investment company founded by Reed Duchscher. Reed Duchscher has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
Night Media, Inc.
Night Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Night Media, Inc. is a talent representation platform founded in 2015 by Reed Duchscher, a former sports agent turned talent manager. Night Media is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company represents over 60 of the biggest creators on the internet, including MrBeast, Dream, and Unspeakable, helping them reach their full potential as entertainers and entrepreneurs. Reed Duchscher has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
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