Andy Russell (Trigger Media)
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| Born | September 1, 1971 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Known for | Technology Innovation and Investment |
Andy Russell is a digital media, ad tech, and marketing tech innovator and pioneer. Over the past 17 years, Andy has invested in, incubated, or run over 50 technology companies. He is the founder and CEO of Trigger Media, an operating company focused on launching new digital social, ad tech, and marketing tech businesses. He is also Founder and Chairman of InsideHook, Host Committee, and Fevo. Russell is also a founding partner at Bob Pittman’s private equity firm Pilot Group. Andy Russell and Empact Collaboration Platform partnered with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to develop a collaborative platform for the sustainable development goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called for the launch of this collaborative platform to the world at the opening session of the General Assembly in September 2016.
Andy is passionate about using the power of tech and innovation to address the challenges facing humanity.
Andy created his first business at age 16. A precursor to social networking, the business generated enough profit to allow Andy to pay for his education at Cornell University where he received his BA in Abnormal Psychology. Upon graduating from Cornell in 1993, Andy joined Chemical Bank (JP Morgan Chase), as an investment banking analyst and later associate in the acquisition finance group under the mentorship of Jimmy Lee.
In 1996, Russell deferred enrollment at Kellogg University where he was to study marketing and opted for the entrepreneurial trek. At age 25, Russell co-founded the world-renowned MOOMBA, with investors such as Laurence Fishburne, Larry Gagosian, Oliver Stone, and Keith Barish. Once MOOMBA was up and running, Russell enrolled at Columbia Business School. In 1999, Russell earned his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School. He simultaneously sold MOOMBA, making money for 28 investors.
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