MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FOR TALENT, MEDIA, AND TECHNOLOGY
Connectd Media Partners is a premier business development and management firm that partners with media, technology and talent led companies to elevate their mission. We identify areas of opportunity across global markets and implement solutions.
OUR WORK
Growth Advisory
We work with you to move your passion forward, from initial idea to crafting the vision, goals and execution. We provide corporate, product and brand strategy that creates meaningful impact.
Development +
Representation
From talent to startups to major corporations, we analyze what's needed and bridge the gap. We use vast experience and relationships across the global media landscape, embrace the mission, identify opportunities, and get it done.
Strategic
Partnerships
We work creatively to find new opportunities that build mutual value across organizations. We envision innovative partnerships, pitch new ideas, and craft complex deals from scratch.
COMPANIES
LAWRENCE STUART
FOUNDER
Lawrence Stuart is an entrepreneur and business development executive trusted by leading international media and technology companies. His expertise spans growth and partnership strategy, negotiations, team management, digital product launch, and talent representation.
Stuart’s multifaceted background in the United States and international markets uniquely positions him as an expert in navigating corporate complexities, forging impactful partnerships, and devising growth strategies that seamlessly integrate diverse perspectives.
From leading a venture-backed SAAS company to launching a streaming platform for the creator economy, Stuart has spent over fifteen years at the forefront of media and technology. As Managing Director of Screenz Live, he led the company to $1M ARR in its first year and produced over 50 courses in thought leadership, health, and wellness. As Head of Business Development for Screenz, Stuart structured a $25 million partnership with Reliance Jio, India’s largest Telecom, encompassing software licensing, IP creation, and global distribution. He also launched the genre-defining interactive TV format, Rising Star, in seven countries, scaling engagement to 2.8 million interactions per second.
Prior to Screenz, Stuart began his career as an agent at ICM Partners, where successes included representing the highest paid talent on two networks, selling hit cable series, and working with broadcasters such as Fox, ABC, Viacom, Univision, Sony India, RCTI Indonesia, and Record Brazil.
Throughout his career, Stuart’s passion has remained constant—to propel extraordinary talent, products, and businesses to new heights.
RIKIN
MANTRI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rikin is a hands-on strategy and finance executive focused on being a trusted advisor to creatives, CEOs, brands, and organizations at the intersection of entertainment and technology. As an adept problem-solver with 20+ years of operational and business development experience, Rikin focuses exclusively on the growth of new and existing businesses to drive financial and strategic value.
Most recently, Rikin served as Co-founder and CEO of Curio Digital, a ventured backed digital collectibles marketplace for fans to connect with entertainment IP from Universal Music Group, Topps, Fremantle, and many others. Prior to Curio he was a management consultant with Monitor Deloitte specializing in strategy and digital growth opportunities for clients such as Platinum Equity, Apple TV+, and Fox Studios. Rikin held operator roles at ABC and Disney where he led business development and strategy for ABC News Digital and then Lincoln Square productions, the factual production shingle for ABC. Rikin started his entertainment career at William Morris Agency where he served in both the Beverly Hills and London offices working in talent, television and brands such as the NFL, Madison Square Garden. Committed to learning and growth, Rikin is an active lecturer at UCLA Anderson where he teaches coursework in entertainment business models and marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Rikin received a B.A. in Film and B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University and an M.B.A with honors from UCLA Anderson. He is an avid traveler (64 countries and counting), loves the game of tennis, and lives in LA (for the 3 rd time!) with his wife and two sons.