Nick Panama
Media & Strategy Expert | CEO @ Salt
About
I specialize in zero-to-one content strategies and talent partnerships for ambitious media and consumer businesses. I'm an experienced executive with a track record of success spanning 15+ years in media, entertainment, emerging tech, music, experiential, and digital. Recognized for driving strategic partnerships, producing compelling content, integrating technology and consumer experiences, managing high-profile talent, and leading business and revenue growth. Notable roles include CEO of SALT, a leading podcast media company with partnerships including Dave Chappelle, Drake, Chris Pine, Ninja, Mo Amer, Universal Music Group and more. Previously served as creative director at RadicalMedia and provided strategic advisory services to TPG and CAA's investment platform, Evolution Media. Techstars mentor and startup investor. My entrepreneurial background started as founder in high school of Cantora, a music company that launched the career of MGMT, Francis and the Lights, Bear Hands and more. Since then I've had the privilege of launching venture-backed businesses, 10x business development growth, signing Grammy-nominated artists, and producing content in just about every format on Earth to build international audiences.
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David D
Nick really motivated me and gave me some awesome recommendations on who to connect with to help grow my business. You can totally tell he loves helping people, and it made a big difference for me. He understands the business and his advice was spot on, and I’m really grateful for his support and encouragement.
Zheng Wen L
Nick was super helpful with a lot of answers for my questions regarding founder’s equity and help with building a community!