PARTNERS
SUZANNE KOPULOS
With an impressive span of over twenty years immersed in brand strategy, product development, creative marketing, and retail sales management, Suzanne Kopulos has left an indelible mark working with powerhouse brands such as Ulta Beauty, Nike, QVC, Macy’s, Vital Proteins, Neiman Marcus, Goop, Ford Models, and Kate Somerville. A luminary within the fashion and beauty communities, Suzanne invariably paves the path for new, emerging, and established brands.
Her innovation + storytelling approach resonates with the needs of today's brand founder. Setting her apart is not just her knack for envisioning large-scale initiatives but also her commitment to carving out unique pathways for brands. It's this unwavering dedication that has propelled her clients to major success stories, securing Suzanne’s position as an expert in tune with the contemporary pulse.
JEREMY THARP
Jeremy has worked in the music industry for over 15 years, managing brand activations with some of the world’s leading country music artists, athletes, and actors like Luke Bryan, Rob Gronkowski, Diplo, Richard Branson and many others; and negotiating brand deals with global brands including GM, Frito Lay, Diageo, Land Rover, Enterprise, American Express, and Hendricks Gin, to name a few. He is a results-driven leader who has a proven track record of building strategic partnerships to drive revenue, increase market share, and cement industry leadership.
With a solid creative eye and deep understanding of market trends, at his core Jeremy is performance-minded with proven skills in contract negotiation, stakeholder relations, and campaign optimization. His expertise includes experiential marketing strategy, brand partnerships, and even sponsorship; he is also well-versed in talent management, business development, and fundraising. He is an active contributor to multiple nonprofit organizations in Tennessee including Hands On, and American Cancer Society. Jeremy is also an angel investor in multiple music and fashion related businesses.
REBEKAH ILIFF
For 20+ years Rebekah has worked closely with investors, company founders, and brands to communicate value in compelling ways that drive growth. As an entrepreneur and founder, she has raised millions of dollars in venture funding, built and sold two companies, and been recognized as an influencer by Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Forbes, PR Daily, Dell, Salesforce, Qualcomm, SXSW, and Onalytica.
In her role as a communication leader and strategic thought partner for organizations and brands, Rebekah has launched over 150 companies and first-to-market products; her campaigns have attracted attention from top tier business publications and industry trades in technology, security, finance, healthcare, retail, entertainment, and fashion. As an award-winning author and filmmaker, Rebekah has received accolades and awards from Foreword Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, Spy Magazine, Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop, Paris Shorts Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, and Hollywood Gold Awards.