Asad Butt
Partner at RASA Film Group
Portland, Oregon
Overview
Work Experience
Executive Producer and Founder
2020 - Current
Rifelion is a media company that elevates diverse voices. The company focuses on creating and releasing content created by and featuring those in the minority majority.
Rifelion is a storytelling company.
Partner
2024
We invest in film projects featuring strong female protagonists, narratives centered around social justice and stories that portray Muslim characters in positive and empowering roles.
Adjunct Professor
2022
I teach a graduate level course in the School of Communication focused on introducing students to experts from the world and educating them on entrepreneurship, startup strategy, and business development.
Board Member
2023
Chief Executive Officer
2022 - 2023
The Top Animal Booking Platform For Brands, Producers, Set Animals, Agencies, and Partners.
Director of Ventures & Partnerships, Kinship - Mars Petcare
2019 - 2021
Kinship develops transformational technologies to create a brighter future for pets around the world.
Partner
2019 - 2021
The first startup-centric accelerator program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem.
Partner Emeritus
2019 - 2020
Co-Creator of LearnLaunch Accelerator is one of the world's leading edtech startup accelerator programs.
Partner & Co-Founder @ LearnLaunch Accelerator
2017 - 2018
Founding Director
2012 - 2018
Founder
2011 - 2013
TownRally is a platform promoting local government accountability and transparency.
Founder/CEO
2001 - 2013
Jiveman Productions is a communications company focusing on video production, event photography, and website development.
Operations Associate
2012 - 2012
Amplify is a pre-seed fund in Venice, CA dedicated to backing strong teams at the earliest stages and supporting from first check to exit.
Raised $8,000,000.00 from Greycroft, Accel, Karlin Ventures, Deep Fork Capital, Baroda Ventures and Kevin Wall.