American Entrepreneur

Rich Masterson

American Entrepreneur
Richard Masterson.

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Richard Masterson is a serial entrepreneur whose advisory work ranges from startups to major global media companies where he provides advice on corporate strategy and business development. .

Over a 30 year career, Rich has successfully started, run and exited several successful companies. These range from US Interactive, America’s first Internet consulting business (IPO in 1999) to Chateau Beuvallon, voted the best hotel in the world for quality and value by Expedia. His experience includes residential and commercial real estate, including operating Stone Harbor Golf Club for seven years and as a partner with brother Tom Masterson in Classic Auto Spa.

From 2007 to 2017 Rich was coFounder and Chairman of Audience Partners which was acquired by Altice USA in 2017 and had an IPO shortly after. After the acquisition, Rich stayed on as the Chief Digital Strategist for Altice USA.

Rich has been active in philanthropy and co-founded Giving Capital, a philanthropic services organization that helped raise $650 million for charity. He has served on the board of the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Philanthropic Trust, Emerald Mutual Fund and Radnor Trust Company.

In his free time, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife Kim at their Marco Island home and visiting his children Connor and Samantha in Miami, Florida, and Boulder, Colorado. Rich has a passion for traveling, the New York Giants, animals, and venture philanthropy.

Company Mission

We believe companies should provide an environment where we would be proud to have our friends, family and children work.

My Education

first entrepreneur in residence
the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton school of business

MANAGING Professional Services 
Harvard Business school executive education program

BACHELOR DEGREE IN MARKETING & MANAGEMENT
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Philanthropic Boards

Philadelphia Orchestra
Former Board member

National philanthropic trust
former board member

Emerald mutual fund
former board member

Radnor Trust Company
former board member

My Awards

Mobile of the Day
FWA Award – Urban Walks, 2015

Site of the Month
Awwwards – QARDS project, 2015

Speaker at Beyond Tellerrand
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014

Crush Cellars
Founded
Crush Cellars
Calyx
Board Member, Investor
Calyx
Classic Auto Spa
Founded
Classic Auto Spa
APCO Worldwide
Advisory Board Member
APCO Worldwide
Scoir
Board Member
Scoir
Chateau Beauvallon
Founded
Chateau Beauvallon
US Interactive
Founded
US Interactive
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Advisor
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Audience Partners
Board Member, Founded
Audience Partners