Venu Holding Corporation CEO J.W. Roth Joins Forbes Business Council
Forbes Business Council is the premier growth and networking organization for accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide, reserved exclusively for proven executives driving measurable impact within their industries.
Forbes Business Council membership is by invitation only and reserved for proven leaders making a measurable impact in their industries. Roth was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience in both the entertainment and consumer sectors, as well as his bold approach to business transformation and innovation in live events.
With a decades-long track record as a serial entrepreneur, J.W. Roth founded VENU to reinvent the way people experience live events- blending physical venues with premium features that reimagine experiences to create a boundary-breaking entertainment ecosystem. Under Roth’s leadership, VENU has hosted major music icons, partnered with global brands and national, and brought his disruptive approach to live entertainment to Wall Street, going public on the New York Stock Exchange American in November 2024.
“This recognition by Forbes is a testament not just to what we’ve built at VENU, but to the idea that the future of entertainment is unlimited when you remove the barriers,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of VENU. “Being part of the Forbes Business Council gives me a platform to connect with like-minded disruptors who believe that the best ideas don’t live in a box, they live on a stage.”
As a Council member, Roth will have the opportunity to contribute expert insights to Forbes.com, participate in exclusive networking events, and engage with a curated community of high-level executives and thought leaders across industries.
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J.W. Roth is an entrepreneur, visionary, and the driving force behind Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”) a publicly traded live entertainment company. With a deep passion for live music and premium experiences, Roth has led VENU since its founding in 2017. Under his leadership, VENU has redefined the industry through innovation across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate.
Roth is a member of Forbes Business Council and has been honored as a
Beyond VENU, Mr. Roth is also the Founder and Chairman of Roth Industries, LLC, a 200-ton-per-week prepared foods plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado which manages one of the most popular global health brands, Whole30. He serves as the sole manager and 50% shareholder of Centennial Standard Real Estate Company, and co-manager of Touch 4 Partners, LLC, a venture capital investment fund that supports bold ideas and emerging entrepreneurs.
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