Lee Firestone

Lee Firestone is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business leadership and partnerships across multiple industries. Currently serving in a partnerships role at Banzai since March 2025, Lee focuses on building channel, integration, and reseller partnerships to enhance marketing tools for data-driven marketers. Previously, Lee was the CEO of OpenReel, which was acquired by Banzai, where innovative remote video capture technology was developed for use by publishers and Fortune 500 companies. As Co-Founder and CEO of PerkPlate, Lee managed rapid growth and partnered with nearly 500 restaurants within three months. Earlier, Lee co-founded Baystone Media, successfully scaling the company in the healthcare space and creating a proprietary software platform. Lee’s earlier sales management roles at Astra Tech and Patterson Dental showcased talents in territory development and account acquisition. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Marketing and Finance from the University of Florida and an MBA from Hofstra University.