Benjamin Grubbs

Co-Founder at CreatorPlus

Benjamin Grubbs has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Benjamin is currently a Partner at Creator Capital, a position they have held since October 2021. Prior to that, they co-founded CreatorPlus, a venture-backed startup focused on transactional video on-demand. As the Co-Founder, they led the company's content studio and served as the Executive Producer of several acclaimed films, including the 2022 jury prize winner at the Cannes Film Festival.

Before their entrepreneurial endeavors, Grubbs founded and served as the CEO of Next 10 Ventures, a venture group dedicated to the online video creator ecosystem. Benjamin invested in startups, offered incubation services, and advised corporate partners.

Grubbs also had a significant tenure at YouTube, where they held various roles from 2012 to 2018. Notably, they served as the Director of Global Head of Top Creator Partnerships, overseeing partnerships with high-profile creators. Benjamin was also the Head of YouTube Kids & Learning Content Partnerships in the Asia Pacific region, where they played a key role in developing the YouTube Kids product. Grubbs was instrumental in conceiving the YouTube FanFest and led successful marketing campaigns across Japan and India.

Prior to YouTube, Grubbs worked at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. as the Executive Director of Interactive Media in the Asia Pacific region. Benjamin later became the General Manager of TurnOut Ventures, a joint venture focused on gaming and digital intellectual property. Benjamin also served as the Regional Director of Interactive Media, leading the company's transition to direct-to-consumer monetization streams.

Earlier in their career, Grubbs held marketing leadership positions at eBay, where they contributed to the growth of the Hong Kong market and developed the company's search engine marketing practice in Southeast Asia. Benjamin also worked at Yahoo, where they played a crucial role in developing the Yahoo! Enterprise Solutions consulting arm and led sales and market development activities for Yahoo! Broadcast.

Overall, Benjamin Grubbs brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, partnerships, content production, venture investment, and marketing, with a focus on digital media and technology.

Benjamin Grubbs obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management. In 2017, they enrolled in the Harvard Business School Executive Education program. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for the Harvard program.

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  • Co-Founder

    January, 2021 - present