Donny Neufuss
About Donny Neufuss
Donny Neufuss serves as the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Sonic Foundry Inc., where he focuses on creating strategic partnerships to foster growth. He has over 20 years of experience in various industries, including film, television, esports, and government, and has held several leadership roles throughout his career.
Current Role at Sonic Foundry
Donny Neufuss serves as the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Sonic Foundry Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing new external areas of strategic partnership to drive exponential growth for the company. He collaborates with Sonic Foundry's sales, product, and marketing teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience at Production Resource Group
Donny Neufuss held multiple positions at Production Resource Group. He was the Director of Global Accounts for 10 months in 2015 and later served as the Director of Digital Engagement for 6 months in 2018. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Business Development from 2016 to 2018 and was the Vertical Market Leader of esports Americas from 2016 to 2019. His roles involved managing accounts and developing strategies to enhance client engagement.
Professional Background in Brightline Interactive
At Brightline Interactive, Donny Neufuss worked as Executive Vice President, Enterprise from 2020 to 2021. He also produced the PivotFast Web Series during the same period. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Brightline Interactive focused on enterprise solutions and corporate partnerships.
Experience in Podcast Production
Donny Neufuss was involved with VRARA DC as the Producer of Global Podcast from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to the production and distribution of podcast content, enhancing the organization's outreach and engagement within the virtual and augmented reality community.
Educational Background
Donny Neufuss studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting from 1996 to 2001. He also studied at University College London, U. of London, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting in 1999. His educational background in the arts complements his extensive career in technology and business development.