Former Goldman Sachs and Uber Executive Brings Over 20 Years of Finance and Corporate Strategy Experience

Banzai International, Inc., a leading marketing technology company, has announced the appointment of Kent Schofield to its Board of Directors. This addition brings the total number of board members to six, with five being independent directors.

1. Appointment Details:

   • Kent Schofield joins the Banzai Board of Directors immediately.
   • The board now consists of six members, with five independent directors.

2. Schofield's Experience:

   • Current Role: Chief Financial Officer at Welcome Tech, focusing on financial strategy and operational efficiency.
   • Previous Role: Director at 7GC & Co. Holdings before its merger with Banzai.
   • Past Experience:
     • Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Uber.
     • Key contributor to Uber’s $8.1 billion IPO roadshow.
     • Director of Strategic Finance, driving corporate growth initiatives.

3. Earlier Career:

   • Nearly five years at Goldman Sachs as Vice President and lead equity analyst.
   • Specialized in technology companies in software and hardware sectors.

4. Educational Background:

   • Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UCLA.

Joe Davy, CEO of Banzai, expressed enthusiasm about Schofield’s appointment, highlighting that his extensive experience in finance, corporate development, and investor relations will significantly benefit Banzai’s growth and strategic direction in the marketing technology industry.