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Michael David Heller

Founder & Principal

Talent Resources

London, UK

Michael David Heller

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Michael David Heller’s Biography

Michael David Heller, Founder and Principal of Talent Resources, has led the creation of the world’s biggest brand collaborations, cultural influencer campaigns and live events. He has curated memorable moments such as the first Super Bowl advert for Dunkin’ with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, the first Riyadh Comedy Festival and Sir Anthony Hopkins’ debut concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paris Hilton’s Y2K nostalgia partnership with Motorola and Shaq’s future-shaping partnership with tm:rw.

Born and raised in New York City, Michael earned his degree from NYU and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the Cardozo School of Law. He started his career in entertainment law and then managed the commercial work for young Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan. Michael established deep connections within the industry and became the first facilitator bridging the gap between brands and talent. This led him to found Talent Resources, ranked one of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times.

Under Michael's leadership, the agency has expanded globally with... Michael David Heller, Founder and Principal of Talent Resources, has led the creation of the world’s biggest brand collaborations, cultural influencer campaigns and live events. He has curated memorable moments such as the first Super Bowl advert for Dunkin’ with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, the first Riyadh Comedy Festival and Sir Anthony Hopkins’ debut concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paris Hilton’s Y2K nostalgia partnership with Motorola and Shaq’s future-shaping partnership with tm:rw.

Born and raised in New York City, Michael earned his degree from NYU and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the Cardozo School of Law. He started his career in entertainment law and then managed the commercial work for young Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan. Michael established deep connections within the industry and became the first facilitator bridging the gap between brands and talent. This led him to found Talent Resources, ranked one of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times.

Under Michael's leadership, the agency has expanded globally with offices in New York, London and Korea. Talent Resources has always embraced emerging technologies ahead of the curve and Michael is considered a visionary in the industry, often referred to as The King of Culture. His original thinking and foresight have produced more than half a billion dollars in disruptive talent deals, such as Fatal Fury with the biggest online streamer and YouTubers, KSI x IShowSpeed, while his company's campaigns have exemplified the powerful impact of moment marketing for two decades.

Michael has created high-profile events such as Sports Illustrated’s The Party and Bloomberg’s Power Players Summit, contributed to major luxury brand activations at Coachella and the Sundance Film Festival and produced three films. In turn, he has become a global cultural commentator, appearing in CNBC, Business Insider, Fortune, Fast Company, The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Michael David Heller’s Background

Talent Resources

Founder & Principal

Jan 2007 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Talent Resources is a full-service marketing agency specialising in celebrity partnerships, influencer marketing, public relations and experiential campaigns, with offices across North America, Europe and Asia. Under Michael's leadership, the agency has grown from a talent procurement business into an integrated marketing partner serving Fortune 500 companies and emerging consumer brands across fashion, beauty, technology, hospitality, automotive and entertainment.

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Awards & Recognition

Financial Times | 'The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies' (2023)

Recognised

New York, NY, USA

The FT’s 2023 list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies, compiled in partnership with Statista, ranks the 500 companies across North, Central and South America that achieved the highest compound annual revenue growth between 2018 and 2021, based on verified financial data and strict eligibility criteria.

Michael David Heller’s Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Juris Doctor | Entertainment Law

New York University

BA | The Gallatin School of Individualized Study