Ian Schafer

Ian Schafer is co-founder and President & of Ensemble, a next-generation entertainment studio, co-founded with Issa Rae, powered by creators, and fueled by brand media investment that produces and distributes content that shapes culture, engages audiences, and sparks action. Ensemble works with leading brands including AT&T, Clinique, Disney, KraftHeinz, Pepsi, and Popeyes to craft entertainment that meets and engages audiences wherever they are.

An inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement, Ian’s storied and entrepreneurial career in media, entertainment, and advertising includes building and scaling companies such as the award-winning advertising agency Deep Focus, the executive learning and education platform Kindred, and NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Improbable Media. A former Disney executive, Ian has also been the winner of numerous accolades including Cannes Lions, Webbys, and Emmy Awards.