At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Los Angeles based CEO’ operating in the Graphic Design space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Jordan Rothstein
Founder, CEO of King Tide Creative
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About Furious M, King Tide Creative, Raziel, TravelZeeky: King Tide is a full-service creative agency specifically and intricately designed to surpass the reach of the modern branding machine.

Jesse Genet
Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi
Jesse Genet is the CEO and co-founder of Lumi.com — a modern packaging partner for e-commerce brands.
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About Lumi: Lumi is a packaging supply chain platform for online brands.

Curtis Simmons
Founder & CEO of Spectrum
Curtis Simmons Founded NWO Art Gallery in 2012. The NWO Art Gallery was built on one principle, making art the fundamental building block of everyday life. We believe wholeheartedly in the advancement of creativity. Together with our artists, we aim to expand upon the traditional gallery format. About two years ago I had an idea for a mobile art application called Spectrum. I secured 1.5 million funding needed for development and I’ve built a skeleton marketing campaign prior to the apps release on the Apple store. I’ve acquired 5,000 email addresses of leading artists as collateral against zero downloads at launch. I’ve done the research, surveyed the market, ran real life experiments, and all results are reading that Spectrum is scalable.
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About Spectrum: Spectrum is a community-based platform for visual artists.

Calvin Tran
CEO of Hype Well
Founder at Hype Well
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About Hype Well: Hype Well executes, manages, and optimizes customer’s all social media and online marketing efforts.

Renata Amaral Morris
Founder and CEO of EAT Studio
As the Founder and CEO of EAT, a Los Angeles and Paris based creative studio working internationally across design and branding. Joined by over 17 years of her own experience in the field, Renata’s role in the studio is one as EAT’s director and go-getter, comprehensively leading all facets of the business. From closing deals to elevating the success of clients, Renata’s exceptional ability to interpret client needs and translate them into effective creative direction has allowed her to build deep relationships with some of the world’s premiere brands. Collaborating with the likes of Amazon, Adidas, Netflix, Twitch, Red Bull, EA Games, Blizzard/Activision, Polygon, and many many more. Sensitively tackling each project, person, or problem with an appreciation – and indeed fascination – of emotion and understanding.
Featured in industry heavy-hitters such as Forbes, Business Today, and Design Week, Renata continues to further her calling as a design educator and speaker. Regularly lecturing within the creative scene, as well as extending this artistic discussion into the world of business and lifestyle. It is without a doubt Renata’s mindful approach to both her life external to design, as well as inevitably her artistry, that helped lead EAT to its firmly rooted position it finds itself in. A position of international service and esteem. Hailing from Brazil, Renata’s journey to where she finds herself now wasn’t always an easy route to walk. But this path has graciously influenced her professional philosophy, prioritizing empathy, warmth, and openness to innovation. Positioning her as a true and thoughtful leader in her field.
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About EAT Studio: EAT Studio is a creative studio that delivers branding and design.

Brent Nicholson
CEO of radioactive
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About radioactive: Immersive Virtual Reality Film and Digital Experiences