In the Room

Hallstone connects founders, operators, and domain experts who are building and buying the AI infrastructure layer of modern media and advertising.

A Bright Future, In the Room

On June 4, 2026, Hallstone brought together our LP community, portfolio founders, and the operators and executives shaping the future of media, entertainment, advertising, and technology.

The night was meaningful because it reflected what Hallstone is trying to build: a working community of people who understand this sector deeply and are willing to help founders navigate it.

For founders, that matters. Capital is important, but in a market where workflows, buyers, rights, monetization, and adoption paths are all changing at once, context matters too. The right network can help validate product direction, open relevant conversations, and make the path from idea to adoption more practical.

This short video captures the spirit of that evening and the community forming around Hallstone Fund I.

A Bright Future — Hallstone Fund I Launch Party

Community Initiative

Founder Support & Expert Matching

Hallstone is building a high-signal community across the media & entertainment technology stack. Through Founder Support & Expert Matching, AI + MediaTech builders can request targeted introductions to experienced operators, advisors, and executives who may be able to help with specific company-building challenges.

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Past Events

Three Gatherings In

Hallstone events put founders in the room with the operators and executives who build, buy, and run media technology. Here's where we've been so far.

Event

A Bright Future — Fund I Launch

June 2026 · Los Angeles Athletic Club

Our Fund I launch celebration brought the full Hallstone community together: LPs, portfolio founders, and the operators and executives shaping the future of media, entertainment, advertising, and technology.

Event

Hallstone LP & Founders Event

February 2026

LPs, founders, and operators in the same room — the working community behind the fund, in person.

Event

Hallstone VIP Cocktail Event

September 2025

An early evening gathering of the operators, executives, and investors who would become the Hallstone community.

New events are announced first in the AI & MediaTech Insider.

The Network

Who's In the Room

Hallstone's LP base is built from senior operators across streaming, studios, platforms, and media infrastructure. No names — just the seats they hold.

  • Current and former studio, agency, and big tech CTOs
  • CEOs and presidents of leading media technology companies and industry consortia
  • Founders and leaders of the industry’s technology standards and community organizations

Streamers & Studios

Head of Global Production Technology & Operations, NetflixHead of Product Innovation, Content Production & Studio Strategy, NetflixHeads of Product Management, NetflixWW Head of Technology, Amazon StudiosWW Head of Technology Services, Amazon StudiosHead of Emerging Technology, Amazon StudiosVideo services and global media operations leadership, Apple TV+Head of Post Production Technology & Operations, Apple TV+Senior Product Manager, AppleSVP Supply Chain, Sony PicturesSVP Media, Post Production & Technical Operations, FoxVP & Head of Technology Operations, Fox EntertainmentVP Post Production, DisneySVP Studio Technology, SphereFormer Head of Entertainment, North America, TikTok

Platforms & Infrastructure

Global Lead, Media & Entertainment Strategy, Amazon Web ServicesHead of Media & Entertainment, IntelHead of Media & Entertainment, CoreWeave

Operators, Creators & Capital

Emmy award-winning media technologist holding 14 patentsTelevision director and editor, owner of a Hollywood post facilityPost supervisor on a tentpole streaming seriesPresident & CEO of a New York production companyPartner, Perkins CoieCo-founder and managing partner of a venture fund with eight unicorn investmentsFamily offices and fund of funds

AI & MediaTech Insider

Hallstone's newsletter covering AI infrastructure, media technology, and the systems shaping the future of the attention economy.